Birth Injuries
Standing Up For The Smallest Victims
BIRTH INJURIES
A parent’s worse nightmare, instead of the happiest day of your life, you are devastated to learn that your child has suffered a birth injury. Injuries occurring due to negligent prenatal care or negligence during childbirth happen in about 27/1,000 births in the US and at least half of those are considered avoidable. Negligence includes failure to respond to fetal distress, incompetent use of forceps/tools, and failure to anticipate/act on birthing complications. These birth injuries can lead to mental or physical disabilities, and can be fatal. The negligent party can be held responsible for the losses and suffering that results for both the parents and the child.
LAWYERS FOR VICTIMS OF BIRTH INJUIRES
If your child has suffered any of the following injuries, the birth injury lawyers at Falk & Falk can help.
- Fractures during delivery
- Brain injury
- Apoxia
- Injury from use of forceps/tools
- Erb’s palsy
- Brachial Plexus injury
- Cerebral Palsy
- Shoulder Dystocia
- Umbilical cord strangulation
- Injuries from vacuum birth
When dealing with the consequences of a birth injury, it is up to you to take action, and the lawyers at Falk & Falk Law are here to help guide you through the process, every step of the way. By acting swiftly, you not only improve the likelihood of holding the negligent party responsible for your child’s injuries, but also help avoid a similar tragedy from happening to other families.
CAUSES OF BIRTH INJURIES
Birth injuries are often traced to the doctor. If a treating doctor fails to provide proper care to the unborn child and/or mother during the term of the pregnancy or the delivery, they may be responsible. Although it is impossible to list all cause of birth injuries, examples include:
Premature birth
Too large/small baby
Prolonged labor
Maternal complications
Breech birth
Delivery complications
Complications relating to placenta/cords/membranes
Any failure to timely address and treat these conditions can result in injury to the mother and/or child.
Take Action to Protect Your New Born Child
Birth injuries are considered medical malpractice claims, and handling malpractice claims can be like navigating a ship through a minefield, even for experienced litigation attorneys. At Falk & Falk, we have lawyers with decades of experience handling medical malpractice claims. We will:
Ensure that your claim is brought in a timely and proper manner
Manage your insurance adjusters and claims
Retain the best experts in their field to review your claim and testify at trial
Prepare the case to maximize the money you receive
You can win money to cover:
Past medical expenses
Future medical expenses & care
Pain and suffering
Future non-medical expenses
