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Best Birth Injury Lawyers in Each of 30 Biggest Cities in the US
Insider Monkey Staff
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This article takes a look at the best birth injury lawyers in each of 30 biggest cities in the US. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis on navigating the shadows of birth injuries, you can go to Best Birth Injury Lawyers in Each of 10 Biggest Cities in the US.

Navigating the Shadows: Birth Injuries, Challenges, and Triumphs

Welcoming a new member into the family is a momentous occasion, but the journey through childbirth isn't always smooth. Birth injuries, unfortunately, cast shadows on what should be a joyous event, bringing challenges that families never anticipated.

According to National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB), the medical malpractice payments increased to $4,196 million in 2022 from $3,283 million in 2021. In terms of count, there were 10,959 reports of medical malpractice payments against 39,595 adverse action reports. Forbes indicated that New York topped the list of states with the highest medical malpractice payments.

The projected size of the global Medical Malpractice Insurance market is expected to reach USD17,410 million by 2028, up from USD 14,560 million in 2021, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6%. 

In 2022, premiums for medical professional liability (MPL) insurance experienced substantial growth, rising by 36.2% compared to the previous year. MLM's report analyzed insurance premium changes from 2013 to 2022, highlighting a trend of increasing premiums starting in 2019 and persisting through 2022.

Given the increasing insurance premiums, the president of AMA (American Medical Association) stated ‘ the skyrocketing costs may force physicians to relocate away from certain high-cost states or drop certain critical services that raise their liability risk. These tough choices can lead to reduced access to care for patients.” Among states witnessing a significant increase in insurance premiums in 2022, Illinois had the highest increase of 63.6%, followed by New Mexico and Oregon.

According to the Cerebral Palsy Guide (CPG), for every 1000 infants born in the US, 7 have birth injuries. Accounting for 20% infant deaths, birth injury is the 4th leading cause of death among infants. Birth injuries can stem from a variety of factors, turning what should be a routine process into a complicated ordeal. One significant cause is complications during labor and delivery. If the baby is positioned awkwardly, or if labor prolongs, the risks of injuries to the infant escalate.

Medical interventions, while often necessary, can also contribute to birth injuries. The use of forceps or vacuum extractors, designed to aid in difficult deliveries, can inadvertently harm the baby if not handled with precision. Add maternal health conditions like gestational diabetes or preeclampsia into the mix, and the recipe for potential complications during childbirth thickens.

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