In this Article:
- What is a Birth Injury?
- Understanding the Birth Injury Statute of Limitations
- What is the statute of limitations for birth injury claims in Illinois?
- Why Timing Matters
- Contact a Chicago Birth Injury Lawyer Today
What Is a Birth Injury?
A birth injury refers to any physical harm or trauma a baby sustains before, during, or shortly after delivery. Common examples include:
- Cerebral palsy
- Erb’s palsy (brachial plexus injury)
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
- Skull fractures
- Brain damage from a lack of oxygen
- Nerve damage or paralysis
These injuries are often the result of preventable medical errors, such as failure
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