Chicago Shoulder Dystocia Birth Injury Attorneys
Helping the Victims of Shoulder Dystocia and Other Birth Injuries Throughout Illinois
Shoulder dystocia is a frightening and life-threatening childbirth medical condition. Shoulder dystocia typically occurs during delivery when the baby’s shoulders become stuck behind the mother’s pelvic bone.
The Chicago birth injury law firm of Cogan & Power, P.C. has considerable experience helping the victims of shoulder dystocia and other birth injuries pursue medical malpractice claims.
Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our compassionate and skilled Chicago shoulder dystocia lawyers.
Medical Risks Caused by Shoulder Dystocia
Shoulder dystocia is an obstetric emergency, because the umbilical cord can become compressed within the birth canal, causing serious medical complications for the baby. Some of the medical risks caused by shoulder dystocia include:
- Nerve damage in the baby’s shoulder, arms and hands, which can cause shaking or paralysis
- Fracture of the baby’s arm or collarbone
- Lack of oxygen to the baby, which can cause brain damage and even death
- Heavy maternal bleeding after delivery
- Tearing of the mother’s uterus, vagina, cervix or rectum
- Bruising of the mother’s bladder
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"Excellent Attorneys and even better Humans!"John Power and Tom Murphy are excellent attorneys and even better human beings. Both were there every step of the way guiding us through a very difficult and traumatic process. The hard work and dedication of John, Tom, and the entire Cogan and Power team, make it easier for us to heal and hope for better days. We are forever grateful for the outcome.- Anita Davis
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"The outcome of my case has forever changed my life. Sara is a smiling face that has a lioness’s toughness that works hard for her clients!"Sara Davis truly made my traumatic experience so much easier to deal with. She communicated with me throughout my case to ensure I was up to speed and provided me the next steps to come. Sara was extremely personable, informative and well prepared! She never made me feel as if she was too busy to answer my calls. The outcome of my case has forever changed my life. Sara is a smiling face that has a lioness’s toughness that works hard for her clients! Thanks Sara and team for enhancing my life with the outcome of my case!- Lakitsha L.
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I can not speak highly enough for the experience I have received from Cogan & Power Attorneys at Law. I was introduced to John Power through a mural friend. I was impressed from the very first phone call with John Power to us meeting through the pandemic. His professionalism and his medical knowledge is unbelievable… I have to say from that day moving forward John Power, Sara Davis and Kim Stefanek all put me at ease. My cases lasted just about 3 years and I was notified every step of the way on what was going forward and keeping me in the loop. John and Sara made sure that I was ready and comfortable for my Deposition, they made sure every stone was unturned! Kim Stefanek is one of their paralegals and she is awesome. I can go and I highly recommend Cogan & Power for your legal issues. John Power & Sara Davis are amazing attorneys and exceptional, caring, compassionate people!!
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