Although dying in childbirth is much less common today than it once was, nonfatal but serious injuries to the mother remain surprisingly prevalent, and little discussed. More than half of women who give birth experience tearing of the pelvic skin and muscles. A 2015 Canadian study found that half of all new mothers reported urinary incontinence and residual back pain a year after giving birth.

Common injuries to the mother during birth include:

• Vaginal and rectal tears
• Hemorrhage
• Ruptured uterus
• Prolapsed uterus
• Pelvic floor damage

Injuries to the mother during childbirth can by caused or worsened by improper care, and may have been preventable and unnecessary. When a mother is injured during childbirth due to the negligence of the doctor or another healthcare provider, she is entitled to compensation to address the injuries, medical care and lifetime losses it may cause, and has a right to sue for medical malpractice.

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo protects babies and their families

If you have suffered injuries during childbirth, and suspect it was caused by mistake or neglect, you should contact a personal injury attorney experienced in mother’s birth injury cases as early as you can.

Mother’s birth injury cases involve complex medical and legal issues. The medical records for mother and child are often lengthy, and can require numerous experts to analyze the case.  Oftentimes, complicated litigation is required to prove the mother’s right to recovery.

If you suspect that your injury during childbirth was caused by a medical mistake, contact Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo. Our law firm has decades of experience in successfully pursuing birth injury cases to protect our clients and their families.

We fight for a maximum recovery for our birth injury clients

Our firm is experienced in handling these cases from the very beginning all the way through jury trial where we are prepared to present and win your case with medical, nursing and economic experts.

Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo offers free consultations to mothers who have suffered injuries during childbirth. We pride ourselves on fighting for each client’s rights, handling each case with dedication and care.