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Birth Injury Lawyers

Parents who believe their child was injured at birth due to medical negligence may be entitled to compensation. However, submitting a claim comes with many details and deadlines like the statute of limitations.

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

Birth Injury Prevention

Sadly, many birth injuries that happen could have been prevented. Some injuries, whether caused through medical negligence or due to a natural problem will not heal themselves and could cause long-term complications. Certain injuries may require costly treatment which are not covered by insurance. The first emotions that a parent experiences are usually anger and frustration. They might also feel sadness and shock. They may also wonder about what happened and if this could have been avoided.

Birth injuries can be caused by anything that happens before or after delivery. Some are obvious, such as the skull fracture or spinal cord injury. Others will be obvious as the child grows older. For instance the lack of motor development or cognitive problems may be signs of brain damage caused by an unavoidable birth injury.

Some birth injuries can be prevented by careful monitoring of the mother during pregnancy, and through regular OB-GYN appointments. Parents should consider their risk factors and select the doctor best for their specific requirements. In addition, the doctor must listen to the mother and take her opinions into consideration during labor and birth. The doctor should also be aware the need for a C-section and be able perform one safely.

Medical Malpractice

When a baby is struck with an injury in the birth process it can shatter the dreams of parents who have been looking forward to this day for decades. Even a seemingly minor medical mistake can result in expensive treatment for years and a life-long loss of potential for the child.

The top birth injury lawyers will examine medical documents and other evidence to determine if there was error during the birthing process. They then work with medical experts in order to establish that the breach of duty on behalf of the health care professional led to the child's injuries.

Many lawyers will provide an initial free case assessment and are paid on a contingency basis, which means they do not get paid unless they win your case. Also, the top national law firms have access medical databases as well as a team of staff members, including nurse case managers and medical experts who can assist you to strengthen your claim.

It is best to hire a lawyer as early as you can. If you do not wait until your child becomes an adult to make a claim, you will have much less time to create a solid case and the medical records that support your claim might have been expired for a long time. If you do not take action promptly, the time of limitation for filing a lawsuit for medical malpractice in your state may have expired.

Medical Bills

Medical costs for children with a brain or spinal cord injury can be enormous. A successful legal claim may reduce some of these bills. A settlement or jury award may help pay for medical bills for your child including future ones and also lost income due to having be at home in order to take care of a baby who is injured. It can also help with emotional distress.

In deciding which attorney to hire for your case, you should ask how many cases they typically handle at any given time, and what their success rate is with those types of claims. It is also important to consider their years of malpractice law experience, as this could impact the way they conduct themselves in court and when negotiating with corporate insurance companies.

It is also a good idea to ask which medical experts are involved in your case and what their perspective on the possible causes of the child's injuries. Medical experts can offer a crucial perspective and often can make the difference in a successful medical malpractice case.

Parents should inquire about the price a lawyer charges on average for their services. A birth injury lawyer should charge on a contingency fee basis, like many personal injury attorneys. This means they will only receive an amount if they are successful in winning an award of financial compensation for the client.