What are the most common instances of medical negligence in a Cerebral Palsy birth injury case?
The most common examples of medical negligence are related to improper responses to complications by the doctor or anyone on the medical team. These responses are usually related to unforeseen circumstances, such as a larger baby than expected, an unexpected shift in baby's position, and other unexpected complications, which may include:

• Bleeding, distress, or lack of oxygen experienced by mother or infant
• Umbilical cord entrapment or compression
• Delay in decision to do cesarean section
• Use / misuse of vacuum extractor and forceps
• Delay in recognizing or treating Infections

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