Birth Injury Attorneys
NY Metro Area , and throughout all of New York and New JerseyLegal Help for Families Following a Birth Injury
Birth injuries can be devastating for both a child and their parents. These injuries that occur during labor and delivery can lead to lifelong disabilities, complicating life from the beginning of a child’s life. While not all birth injuries are preventable, many are caused by medical malpractice or negligence. Doctors, nurses, and hospital workers have an obligation to provide highly-skilled care to every patient they treat, and if a child is harmed during birth due to their negligent or reckless actions, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against those who have harmed your child.
The Injury Group is here to help. If you suspect your child’s birth injuries were caused by medical malpractice or negligence, it is important to consult with a personal injury attorney who specializes in birth injury cases. The Injury Group can help you understand your legal rights and options, and guide you through the process of pursuing compensation for your child’s injuries. Contact us today to find out how much your child’s case is worth.
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Types of Birth Injuries
Brachial plexus injuries: Brachial plexus injuries occur when the nerves that control movement and sensation in the arms are damaged during delivery. This can happen if the baby's shoulder gets stuck behind the mother's pubic bone during delivery, or if excessive force is used to deliver the baby's shoulder.
Cerebral palsy: Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that can be caused by brain damage before, during, or shortly after birth. It can result in muscle weakness, spasticity, and problems with coordination and movement.
Bone fractures: Fractures can occur during delivery if the baby's bones are put under too much pressure. The most common fractures are collarbone fractures, which can happen if the baby's shoulder gets stuck during delivery. Improper use of forceps or suction by a delivering doctor can lead to bone fractures in an infant.
Asphyxia: If delivery is delayed, the child may be unable to breathe for an extended period of time. This asphyxia can easily cause severe brain damage, which leads to a wide variety of physical and mental disabilities.
Spinal cord damage: Not recognizing complications during delivery, improper position of the infant during birth, and reckless actions taken during delivery may severely injure the child's spinal cord, causing severe physical disabilities for life.
Causes of Birth Injuries
Delayed or improper delivery: If a doctor or other medical professional fails to recognize that a baby is in distress during delivery and doesn't take appropriate action to deliver the baby quickly, the baby may suffer from oxygen deprivation or other injuries.
Improper use of delivery tools: If a doctor or other medical professional uses delivery tools, such as forceps or a vacuum extractor, improperly, the baby may suffer from injuries such as bruising, lacerations, or skull fractures.
Failure to monitor the baby's vital signs: If a doctor or other medical professional fails to monitor the baby's vital signs during delivery, they may not recognize when the baby is in distress and may not take appropriate action to deliver the baby quickly.
Medication errors: If a doctor or other medical professional administers the wrong medication or the wrong dose of medication to the mother during delivery, the baby may suffer from injuries such as oxygen deprivation or brain damage.
Failure to perform a C-section when necessary: If a doctor or other medical professional fails to recognize that a C-section is necessary to safely deliver the baby, the baby may suffer from oxygen deprivation or other injuries.
Our Legal Process
1. Investigation and Gathering Evidence
2. Building the Case
Once the investigation is complete and it is determined that there is a viable case, the next step is to build the case. This may involve filing a lawsuit against the responsible parties and gathering evidence to support the case. Evidence may include medical records, expert testimony, and witness statements.
It is also important to calculate the damages that the family is entitled to receive. This may include compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages resulting from the birth injury. Your attorney will work with medical experts and other professionals to ensure that all damages are properly calculated.