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Birth Injury Lawyers

Parents who believe that their child was injured at birth caused by medical malpractice could be entitled to compensation. Making a claim can be difficult and is subject to deadlines like the statute or limitations.

A family lawyer can review medical records, get expert opinions and build an evidence-based case. They can also contact insurance companies and negotiate a fair settlement.

Birth Injury Prevention

Unfortunately, many birth injuries could have been prevented. Whether due to medical negligence or a natural complication certain injuries won't heal on their own and may cause long-term complications for the child. Some may also require expensive treatments that may not be covered by insurance. The first emotions parents experience are typically anger and frustration. They might also feel sadness and shock. They may also wonder how this happened and if it could have been prevented.

Birth injuries can be caused by any event that occurs prior to, or during the birth. Some are obvious, such as an injury to the skull or a spinal cord injury. Certain issues will become apparent as the child gets older. The lack of cognitive development and motor skills are signs of brain injury from a birth injury that could have been prevented.





Some birth injuries can be avoided by ensuring the mother during pregnancy, and through regular OB-GYN appointments. Parents should evaluate their risk factors and select the doctor best suitable for their needs. In addition, the doctor should listen to the mother and take her opinions into consideration during labor and delivery. The doctor should be capable and willing to carry out a C section in a safe manner.

Medical Malpractice

When a baby suffers an injury in the birth process it can shatter the hopes of parents who have longed to this day for decades. Even a seemingly minor medical mistake can lead to years of expensive medical treatment, and a lifetime of lost potential for the injured child.

The top birth injury lawyers will analyze medical documents and other evidence to determine if there was negligence during the birthing process. They will then collaborate with medical experts in order to establish that the negligence on the part of the health professional triggered the injuries of your child.

Many attorneys provide a free evaluation of your case and operate on a contingent fee basis. This means they are not paid until they win your case. The top national law firms also have access to huge databases of medical information and an entire team of nurses, case managers as well as medical experts and other staff members that can strengthen your claim.

The best time to employ an attorney for birth injuries is as early as you can. If you wait until the child is an adult before filing a lawsuit it will take less time to create a strong case and any medical records supporting your claim might already expired. In addition, if you do not act quickly, you could miss the deadline for filing a medical malpractice claim in your state.

Medical Bills

The medical bills of a baby with a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other birth injuries that can be prevented could be overwhelming. Fortunately the legal process is successful and can help reduce some of those bills. A settlement or jury award might cover your child's medical bills, including future ones, as well as lost earnings due to having to be at home in order to take care of an injured baby. It can also help with emotional distress.

When choosing an attorney, it is important to know how many cases they take on at the same time, and their rate of success with these kinds of claims. It is also important to examine their years of legal experience, since this could impact the way they present themselves in court and when negotiating with corporate insurers.

It is an excellent idea to inquire about which medical experts will be involved in your case and what their advice is regarding the potential causes of the child's injuries. Medical experts offer a valuable perspective and can often make the difference in winning a case of medical malpractice.

Parents should also inquire about what an attorney's average price for their services. As with most personal injury lawyers, a birth injury attorney should charge on a contingency fee basis. That means they only receive an amount if they are successful in winning an award in the financial interest of the client.