Informed Medical and Legal Guidance for Shoulder Dystocia
Childbirth can bring many complications, including Shoulder Dystocia. If a baby's shoulders get stuck during a difficult or prolonged vaginal delivery, the family and their newborn may face severe medical and financial consequences.
An OB/GYN's Perspective
My law firm, the Law Office of Steven R. Edmondson, brings a unique perspective to your case. I am also a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with more than 20 years of experience in Harris County and Houston.
My extensive medical background helps me evaluate your case from every angle. I possess a sophisticated understanding of acceptable medical and obstetric procedures. I can review records of your child's delivery to identify negligence and potential liability.
Severe Outcome
If your child experienced Shoulder Dystocia, he or she most likely will face severe medical hardships. The complications associated with this birth injury can last a lifetime, causing emotional and financial strains on your child and your family. My law firm can provide legal guidance for a wide range of complications, including:
- Erb's Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Brachial Plexus injury
- Clavicle fractures
- Permanent nerve injury
- Asphyxia
- Oxygen deprivation
- Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
Teaching Hospitals
Numerous teaching hospitals operate in Houston and Southeast Texas. While these facilities are beneficial to the education of medical personnel, they can also foster an environment of negligent supervision.
I will use my extensive knowledge of proper procedures to support your claim against medical personnel or hospital administration. I can collect appropriate evidence and documentation to assess whether medical interns, residents or nursing students were improperly supervised during the delivery of your child.
Expert Witnesses
As a lawyer and medical professional, I understand the importance of expert witnesses. I often consult with medical specialists to help provide a clear picture of your child's injury, life-long medical needs and your family's financial hardships.
These specialists can evaluate your child's case to identify potential liability and negligence. Their informed testimony can bolster your legal strategy. By understanding your child's long-term needs, I can evaluate insurance settlement offers to determine if they are in your best interest before taking your case to trial.
Free Consultation
To discuss Shoulder Dystocia or other birth injury complications with an attorney, please send me an e-mail. I proudly represent Texas military families. Se habla español. Wir sprechen Deutsch.