Charlotte Birth Injury Attorneys

Serving Injured Children & Their Families Since 1983

Having a baby should be a joyous occasion, but if you, your baby, or both have been injured due to complications and errors during pregnancy or delivery, joy turns to stress and anguish—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Don't feel that you need to go through this alone; we want to help. In over 37 years of practice, Charles G. Monnett III & Associates has dealt with multiple cases of birth-related injuries and errors. Our Charlotte birth injury lawyers understand how overwhelming these situations can be; we know that you need answers, and we are here to provide them. Our team offers compassionate, client-focused representation and support throughout the entire legal process.

Discuss your case with an attorney at our firm. Call (704) 859-2003 or contact us online today to get started with a free, confidential consultation.

Birth-Related Brain Injuries

Birth-related brain injuries are often a result of a lack of oxygen during the birthing process. This can lead to cerebral palsy or hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Although physicians are trained to recognize symptoms of cerebral palsy, they often fail to do so. Their failure may further your baby's brain injury damage.

Injury to your baby because of a medical professional’s failure to identify symptoms of cerebral palsy may be a form of medical malpractice. Because cerebral palsy is a lifelong injury, you may be entitled to a lifetime of financial benefits to cover the costs of care and special needs your baby may require.

Charles G. Monnett III was appointed by the Governor of North Carolina to the Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board and has served on the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Brain Injury Association for over 10 years.

Kernicterus

Kernicterus, or hyperbilirubinemia, is brain damage caused by high levels of bilirubin, the yellow pigment seen on babies with jaundice. While most jaundice conditions are not severe birth injuries, left unmonitored, kernicterus can lead to minor learning disabilities, hearing loss, cerebral palsy, or even death.

Symptoms of early onset kernicterus include:

• Excessive jaundice
• Poor feeding
• Hypotonia (poor muscle support)
• Fatigue or lethargy

As the condition worsens, symptoms include:

• Seizures
• Bulging in the fontanel (“soft spot”)
• High-pitched shrieks or cries

At the most severe point of kernicterus, symptoms include:

• High-Frequency Hearing Loss
• An Increase In Seizures
• Muscle Stiffness Or Problems With Movement

If your child suffered any type of brain injury as a result of medical malpractice, we can help. Contact us or call (704) 859-2003 to discuss your case.