Preparing for the birth of a child is an exciting time; however, it can also be a very overwhelming time. The anticipation as you near 40 weeks can also be a time when you consider all the possible what-ifs. While it is not pleasant to think about something going wrong, the unfortunate reality is that birth injuries could occur.
Neglect or recklessness by a medical professional during pregnancy, labor or delivery could be the cause of a serious birth injury. If your newborn suffered a birth injury, it is important to understand your rights and options when it comes to holding a negligent party accountable and recovering compensation for your losses and damages.
Birth injuries
Having a child suffering a birth injury is a devastating and life changing event for the newborn and their parents. The Perry Law Firm LLC understands the emotions and complexities a birth injury can invoke. As such, our experienced attorneys take the time to understand the needs of our clients with an empathetic ear, helping them navigate the details of their claims so we can build a strong case.
While birth injuries can range from minor to severe, we understand the need to understand why it happened and the want for justice. Common birth injury claims involve injuries to the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, muscles and skin. This includes specific conditions such as Erb’s palsy, kernicterus, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, Cephalohematoma and stillbirth.
Liability and securing compensation
The cause of a birth injury can range from mistakes made during labor and delivery to negligence during the pregnancy. Cause could be traced back to internal and external trauma injuries caused by negligence during the birth, infections suffered during delivery and untreated or mistreated maternal health conditions. By understanding the cause, liability could be established.
If a medical professional is liable for a birth injury suffered by your newborn, you have the right to file a personal injury action. This could help with the recovering of compensation, which could address losses and damages related to the birth injury.
Given the complexity of this challenging time, navigating such a devastating event can be both difficult and confusing. This is entirely understandable; however, it is crucial to promptly recognize your rights and options and whether filing a civil action is right for you. A legal professional can assist with information gathering and addressing any questions or concerns you may have.