Austin Infant Brain Damage Attorneys

Representing Families Whose Infants Have Been Injured by Medical Negligence Across Texas

Damage to a newborn’s brain will often trigger physical or mental disabilities, permanently altering how the child and their families will live their lives. In many cases, these injuries are preventable, yet they continue to occur in prenatal care, during delivery room procedures, and due to miscommunications between physicians and staff.

If your child suffers any level of brain damage due to a healthcare provider’s medical negligence, your family deserves justice, including compensation for the medical realities and challenges you will now face. At National Trial Law, we have been representing families impacted by birth injuries for over 50 years, and our experienced Austin infant brain damage lawyers have secured numerous favorable outcomes for our clients. We have Texas roots with national reach, and we are ready to put our extensive knowledge, resources, and professional contacts to work for you. From beginning to end, you will have the full support of our compassionate team, who will aggressively fight to deliver the best possible result.

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Types of Brain Damage That Babies Can Suffer During Birth Due to Negligence

Healthcare professionals are trained to be aware of potential risks associated with childbirth so that they can properly monitor for and know how to appropriately respond to warning signs throughout each stage of pregnancy and delivery process. A failure to recognize or sufficiently address problems may constitute medical malpractice if that failure results in harm. Medical negligence that occurs as part of prenatal care or during labor and delivery can cause a wide range of brain injuries in infants, from mild to severe.

Our Austin infant brain damage attorneys can represent your family in cases involving many types of injuries, including:

• Cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term used to describe a group of neurological conditions that affect movement, coordination, and posture. It is caused by damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, usually due to oxygen deprivation at birth. This condition can manifest as stiff or weak muscles, difficulty with basic motor skills, and/or poor balance and coordination.
• Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). HIE is caused by oxygen deprivation during labor and delivery. The condition can lead to permanent disability and even death if not treated quickly. Symptoms may include seizures, breathing difficulties, feeding problems, and vision problems.
• Meningitis or meningoceles. Meningitis is an infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord caused by bacteria or viruses. Meningoceles are cysts filled with fluid that form on the surface of the baby's head when there has been a disruption in the formation of normal skin during development in utero. Both of these conditions can cause lasting physical and cognitive impairments if not addressed promptly.
• Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH). IVF refers to bleeding in or around the ventricles of the brain caused by a lack of oxygen at birth. This condition often requires medical interventions, including intravenous fluids, medications, or surgery, to avoid long-term complications like hearing loss, seizures, or developmental delays.
• Hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is a rare but serious condition in which too much fluid builds up in the infant’s brain. If not quickly treated, excess pressure in the ventricles can cause permanent damage, which may lead to learning disabilities, coordination problems, epilepsy, and other consequences.