If you or a loved one has been injured or killed as a result of someone else's carelessness, CALL US NOW or fill out this quick Contact Form on the right and let us know privately what happened.
The TIME to ACT is NOW.

Toll Free
1-877-405-4313

About Us

Blog

Birth Injury

Read All

What Our Clients Say

"When looking for an attorney, I couldn't find anything negative about the Rasansky Law Firm. When I called other law firms, I had a hard time getting through to anyone. The accident was horrifying. I lost my job after the accident. It was great someone was able to meet with me at my home. Troy eased my mind. I later met with Ryan, and he answered all my questions about my case. Ryan did a great job getting the best settlement for me."

Karadon Haynes

Read All

Library Articles

Birth Injury

Read All

Videos

Birth Injury:

View All

Birth Injury : Shoulder Dystocia

Shoulder Dystocia, a birth injury, can cause devastating and life-long and severe consequences for a child.

Shoulder Dystocia, a Birth Injury, Can Cause Devastating and Life-Long and Severe Consequences For a Child.

Shoulder Dystocia is a complication of vaginal deliveries typically encountered by an obstetrician because of a baby's impacted shoulder against a mother's pubic bone during the labor and delivery process. Shoulder Dystocia is a birthing complication in which the fetus' shoulders are too large for the birthing mother's birth canal and, as a result, subsequently become trapped behind the pubic bone after the delivery of the baby's head.

To avoid Shoulder Dystocia, all obstetricians must be familiar with the maneuvers used to effect delivery of an impacted shoulder and must be prepared to institute these maneuvers immediately in a crisis situation.

Wrong techniques can cause nerve damage in the bundle of nerves called the brachial plexus in the baby's shoulder. Brachial plexus is a loss of movement, motor skills and weakness in the baby's arm caused by the following:

A doctor pulling on the infant's head and neck inappropriately;
Excessive pulling on the shoulders during a head first delivery;
Placing too pressure on the raised arms during a feet first delivery;

There are risk factors that increase the risk of a baby having brachial plexus injuries. These risk factors include the following:

Macrosomic or large for gestational age babies;
Gestational diabetes;
Breech delivery or feet first;
Shoulder Dystocia (impacted shoulder).

Complications of Shoulder Dystocia

Complications from Shoulder Dystocia include the following:

Broken arm or clavicle,
Erb's Palsy, which affects the upper arm and rotation of the lower arm;
Klumpke's Palsy, which affects the hand.

Warning Signs of Shoulder Dystocia

In many cases, doctors can anticipate and prevent this condition by watching for early warning signs of Shoulder Dystocia such as gestational diabetes, obesity in the mother or excessive weight gain during the pregnancy.

Expectant mothers with a small pelvis, those who have previously given birth to a large baby and those in post-term pregnancy are also at risk of having a child with Shoulder Dystocia.

In most instances, even if unforeseen complications arise, your doctor should be familiar with the methods necessary to ensure a healthy delivery, and prevent Shoulder Dystocia. Despite the medical community's efforts to develop methods to ensure safe deliveries, three in 1,000 births suffer an injury to the brachial plexus bundle of nerves as a result of a Shoulder Dystocia. In many Shoulder Dystocia cases, medical negligence is to blame.

Shoulder Dystocia and Medical Negligence
Examples of medical negligence responsible for Shoulder Dystocia include:

Failure to obtain a proper obstetrical history.
Failure to check for or manage diabetes during pregnancy
Failure to manage excessive weight gain during maternity
Failure to assign qualified personnel to the delivery room
Failure to offer the option of cesarean section
Failure to manage Shoulder Dystocia
Exerting pressure on the abdomen during birth, which actually worsens Shoulder Dystocia
Exerting excessive force or traction on the head during delivery
Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors

If your newborn suffered Shoulder Dystocia resulting in Erb's Pals, Klumpke's Palsy or an injury to their Brachial Plexus during birth and you would like to know more about your legal rights, contact the Rasansky Law Firm.

Order Our Free Book

Order our Free Book, The Epidemic of Medical Mistakes & Understanding Your Rights. It provides information for people unfairly hurt because of a mistake made in providing medical and/or nursing care or treatment.

At The Rasansky Firm YOU Come First

We pride ourselves on making YOU, our client, our first priority. You are the most important element of our law practice, and we want YOU to feel that way with every interaction you have with our law firm. If you need help with your medical malpractice or birth injury case, or want to obtain one of our free books, please contact the Dallas based lawyers at The Rasansky Law Firm at 1-877-405-4313.

RASANSKY LAW FIRM
2525 McKinnon Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
CALL US AT 1 800 ATTORNEY
(214) 747-HELP (4357)

Blog for Birth Injury

Texas Cerebral Palsy Lawyer | Cerebral Palsy - Understanding the Condition
Description: Texas CP lawyer discusses how different types of Cerebral Palsy like Dyskinetic cerebral palsy can be more or less severe. All forms are unfortunately permanent
Texas Birth Injuries: Nine Risk Factors for Shoulder Dystocia
Description: Shoulder dystocia is a somewhat common complication at birth that has serious consequences including nerve damage, broken bones, palsy, and brain damage.
Texas Birth Injury Attorney | Talking to a Lawyer About Cerebral Palsy
Description: Dallas birth injury attorney explains why you might talk to a lawyer if your child has Cerebral Palsy. A negligent doctor could mean compensation.
Texas Cerebral Palsy Lawyer | Preparing to Help Children with CP: Three Steps
Description: Texas Cerebral Palsy Lawyer councils parents who have children with cerebral palsy how to prepare for the future. Ask: is there a possible claim here?
Cerebral Palsy Law Firm | Jury Awards for Cerebral Palsy
Description: Jury awards for cerebral palsy will not always be the full amount sought by the plaintiff. In some cases, reduced awards are given for one reason or another.
Texas Cerebral Palsy Law Firm | Children and CP: 3 Steps to Help Ease an Uneasy Situation
Description: 3 Steps to figure out what to do when your child is diagnosed with CP, who to talk to and finding out if anyone is responsible. Contact us at (877) 331-4156
Dallas Cerebral Palsy Lawyer | New Treatement New Hope for CP Sufferers
Description: A new treatment for CP sufferers is being tested at university. Symptoms of CP have been lessened from treatment. Information on other treatments for CP.
Dallas Birth Injury Law Firm | What Caused My Child's CP?
Description: A description of Cerebral Palsy and how it is caused, talks about birth injuries that can lead to it and if others are legally at fault. Helping understand more
Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit | Cerebral Palsy and Economics
Description: People who suffer from cerebral palsy often need assistive devices and special programs to improve their quality of life, however these can become expensive.
Myths About Baby Brain Injuries
Description: Baby brain damage is always terrifying, but there are quite a few myths about it that may make you worry more than you have to, in some cases.
Birth Injury | Brain Damage and Working with Attorneys
Description: An attorney may be able to get an award from a jury for your child's pain and suffering. Knowing how to work with an attorney is important to moving forward.
Can Children with Cerebral Palsy Walk?
Description: Walking is a challenge for those with cerebral palsy. However, with the right resources and assistance, someone with cerebral palsy can learn to walk.
Cerebral Palsy and Growing Up
Description: There are still issues with cerebral palsy that are not entirely noticeable until the child reaches an older age, such as mobility and coordination differences.
Birth Injury | Facing Cerebral Palsy
Description: Cerebral palsy causes difficulty controlling the muscles and walking. However, not all affects of cerebral palsy are directly related to the injury itself.
Cerebral Palsy Attorney | How Do Parents Sue for CP?
Description: People sometimes take legal actions against doctors, hospitals and nurses when they believe that a birth injury their child suffered is a result of malpractice.
Texas Woman Sues Hospital After Daughter Suffers Birth Injury
Description: A Texas woman is suing a hospital after she was turned away without a proper medical examination when suffering from abdominal pain. She was in labor and later gave birth at home. Her baby suffered from a birth injury.
Birth Injury | Do I Need an Attorney for Birth Injury?
Description: If your child suffered a brain injury during birth and you believe medical negligence was the cause, hiring an attorney may be advisable. The Dallas based Rasansky Law Firm handles these kinds of cases and would be happy to evaluate your case free of charge. Contact us at (877) 331-4156 or visit jrlawfirm.com.
Can Cerebral Palsy Be Detected During Pregnancy?
Description: Did you know that you can find out if your baby has cerebral palsy during pregnancy? However, if you think your baby has developed cerebral palsy sue to birth injury, The Dallas based Rasansky Law Firm handles these kinds of cases and would be happy to evaluate your case free of charge. Contact us at (877) 331-4156 or visit jrlawfirm.com
Schizophrenia after Birth Injury
Description: Schizophrenia can sometimes be originated from negligent birth injury. If you think you have been a victim of birth malpractice, the Dallas based Rasansky Law Firm handles these kinds of cases and would be happy to evaluate your case free of charge. Contact us at (877) 331-4156 or visit jrlawfirm.com
Hypotonic Cerebral Pals
Description: Hypotonic Cerebral Palsy is something that all expecting parents should be aware of as it could develop due to birth malpractice. The Dallas based Rasansky Law Firm handles these kinds of cases and would be happy to evaluate your case free of charge. Contact us at (877) 331-4156 or visit jrlawfirm.com
Mild Vs. Severe Cerebral Palsy
Description: Cerebral palsy symptoms can vary from mild to severe and might not even show up for several years after birth. The Dallas based Rasansky Law Firm handles these kinds of cases and would be happy to evaluate your case free of charge. Contact us at (877) 331-4156 or visit jrlawfirm.com
What is Hemiplegia?
Description: Hemiplegia is a form of cerebral palsy and is a result of birth injury. If you think you have been a victim of birth malpractice, please call the Dallas based Rasansky Law Firm as they handle birth injury cases and would be happy to evaluate your case free of charge. Contact us at 877-331-4156 or visit jrlawfirm.com
Challenges for Adults with Cerebral Palsy
Description: Living with cerebral palsy is possible with the right treatment. If you think you have been a victim of the of medical malpractice resulting in cerebral palsy, The Dallas based Rasansky Law Firm handles these kinds of cases and would be happy to evaluate your case free of charge. Contact us at (877) 331-4156 or visit jrlawfirm.com
What Is an Apgar Score?
Description: All expectant parents should understand Apgar Scores and what it means for your baby. If you think that your baby has received a low Apgar Score due to birth malpractice, The Dallas based Rasansky Law Firm handles these kinds of cases and would be happy to evaluate your case free of charge. Contact us at (877) 331-4156 or visit jrlawfirm.com
How Do Brain Injuries Happen?
Description: Find out if you or your loved one's brain injury is a result of medical malpractice or birth injury. The Dallas based Rasansky Law Firm handles these kinds of cases and would be happy to evaluate your case free of charge. Contact us at (877) 331-4156 or visit jrlawfirm.com
Current Fetal Monitoring Error?
Description: The Dallas based Rasansky Law Firm handles these kinds of cases and would be happy to evaluate your case free of charge. Contact us at (877) 331-4156 or visit jrlawfirm.com
Birth Injury - Shoulder Dystocia
Description: Shoulder dystocia is not just an inconvenience, it is possibly a life-threatening condition caused by birth malpractice. The Dallas based Rasansky Law Firm handles these kinds of cases and would be happy to evaluate your case free of charge. Contact us at (877) 331-4156 or visit jrlawfirm.com
Cerebral Palsy Lawyer | Talking to a Lawyer about Birth Injury Cases
Description: If your child has suffered a birth injury, and if the cause was medical negligence, you may be able to sue. The Dallas based Rasansky Law Firm handles these kinds of cases and would be happy to evaluate your case free of charge. Contact us at (877) 331-4156 or visit jrlawfirm.com.
Birth Injury lawyer | Legal Remedies for Birth Injuries
Description: Birth injuries can result in conditions that are lifelong and devastating.For parents who have been affected by this, the demands are extreme. The Dallas based Rasansky Law Firm handles these kinds of cases and would be happy to evaluate your case free of charge. Contact us at 1 800 ATTORNEY (288-6763) or (214) 747-HELP (4357).
Signs of Cerebral Palsy
Description: The signs of a cerebral palsy birth injury can be hard to detect. Simply because the baby is incapable of describing what’s hurting them, their symptoms oftentimes go unnoticed for weeks, months and, in some cases, even years after birth. The Dallas based Rasansky Law Firm handles these kinds of cases and would be happy to evaluate your case free of charge. Contact us at (877) 331-4156 or visit jrlawfirm.com

Library for Birth Injury:

Finding Organizations that Can Help
Description: Dallas cerebral palsy attorney discusses cerebral palsy in infants and explains the basics. The CP lawyers also encourages people to look for info at United CP.
Texas Birth Injury Lawyer: Appropriate Medical Responses to Shoulder Dystocia
Description: There are a number of labor positions and maneuvers that can help in the event of shoulder dystocia which come with a varying number of risks and complications.
Learning About Cerebral Palsy
Description: Texas CP lawyer recommends that parents look to media outlets and advocacy organizations for relevant and easily accessible information about Cerebral Palsy.
Watching Out for Someone with CP
Description: Dallas Cerebral Palsy lawyer urges friends and families to make sure their loved one who suffers from Cerebral Palsy is not being taken advantage of.
What CP Doesn't Mean
Description: Texas CP lawyer tells parents with children who suffer from Cerebral Palsy, that CP does not mean that your child will always be excluded.
3 Reasons to Sue Over Cerebral Palsy
Description: Cerebral Palsy is difficult for its sufferers, but finding out reasons why to seek legal compensation might make it a bit easier. Find out the reasons why.
How Will Cerebral Palsy Affect my Baby?
Description: Cerebral palsy can affect your baby in a variety of different ways. Here are some of the effects you should expect.
Cerebral Palsy and Lawsuits
Description: A cerebral palsy lawyer may be able to help you if your child suffered a brain injury due to negligent care at birth or insufficient prenatal care.
Myths About Cerebral Palsy
Description: People often have misconceptions about the causes, effects, and symptoms of cerebral palsy. Here are some common myths about CP all parents should be aware of.
What Does a Birth Injury Attorney Do?
Description: A birth injury attorney handles cases that have to do with medical negligence.