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New Mexico birth injuries are actually commonplace;
however, the injuries are rarely serious
or long-term. A baby's head undergoes tremendous
pressure during a vaginal birth, which can
routinely cause extensive bruising to their
face and may even cause their entire head
to become swollen. Blood vessels in the
eyes can also break during a normal birth,
causing what appears to be serious injury.
However, all these injuries resolve themselves
within a few days, naturally.
However, not all birth injuries are routine
and temporary. Babies can suffer from
Erb's Palsy when their shoulders disrupt
routine delivery resulting in the infant
having a broken collarbone or clavicle.
If the baby's brain does not get enough
oxygen, then the infant can suffer permanent
disability, including cerebral palsy.
Failures in controlling disease, such
as eclampsia, can cause grievous injury,
as well as death to the mother.
If you or a loved one has suffered from
a serious birth injury, there may be legal
remedies available to you. Compensation
can include recovery of medical expenses
as well as long-term care costs and awards
for pain and suffering. Please feel free
to contact our firm for a free initial
legal consultation.
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