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A medical diagnosis of a birth injury is done per physical signs of trauma, results of an APGAR score, or other indications that the child has suffered an injury during labor and delivery<\/a>. Not all birth injuries are serious, as some will heal on their own (such as a broken bone) but others could be long-term or permanent (such as brain damage).<\/h1>\n

At the same time, not all birth injuries are caused by medical negligence. Some are just part of what can be a difficult birthing process. A Cleveland, Ohio medical malpractice attorney<\/a> can help determine if it might have been preventable and if the medical care provided was unreasonable.<\/p>\n

Using the APGAR Test to Assess a Newborn\u2019s Condition<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The APGAR is a test performed immediately after birth to assess:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n