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Birth Injury Lawyers

Parents who believe that their child has suffered a birth injury caused by medical malpractice could be entitled to compensation. It is a complicated process to file a claim and requires a deadline that include the statute of limitations or deadlines.

A lawyer for the family can help them review medical records, seek expert opinions and construct an evidence-based argument. They can also handle communication with insurance companies and negotiate an equitable settlement.

Prevention of Birth Injuries

Many birth injuries could have been avoided. Whether due to medical negligence or a natural complication some injuries will not heal themselves and may result in life-long issues for the child who was injured. Some injuries may require expensive treatment options that are not covered by insurance. The first emotions that a parent experiences are usually anger and frustration. They might also experience sadness and shock. They may also wonder how this occurred and if it could have been avoided.

Birth injuries can be caused by any event that occurs before, during or after the birth. Some are obvious, for example, a skull fracture or spinal cord injury. Certain issues will become apparent as the child grows older. For instance the absence of motor development or cognitive delay may be signs of brain damage resulting from a preventable birth injury.

Some birth injuries can also be prevented through regular OB/GYN visits and the careful monitoring of the mother's pregnancy. Parents should evaluate their risk factors and choose a doctor who is best suited for their needs. The doctor must also listen to the mother's opinions and take them into consideration during labor. The doctor should be capable and willing to perform the C section in a safe manner.

Medical Malpractice

A baby's injury during birth can ruin the hopes of parents, who have been waiting for this day for many years. Even a minor medical mistake can cause years of costly treatment, and a lifetime of loss of potential for the child who was injured.

The most skilled birth injury lawyers will analyze medical documents and other evidence to determine if there was any negligence during the birthing process. Then, they will collaborate with medical experts to demonstrate that the breach of duty by the health care professional resulted in your child's injury that could have been avoided.

Many attorneys will offer a free case evaluation and are paid on a contingency basis, meaning they do not get paid unless they succeed in winning your case. The top national law firms also have access to huge databases of medical information as well as a team that includes nurse case managers as well as medical experts and other staff members that can help you strengthen your case.

The best time to employ a lawyer for birth injuries is as soon as you can. If you wait until the child is an adult before filing a lawsuit, there will be less time to construct a convincing case and any medical evidence supporting your claim may already have expired. If you don't take action promptly, the time of limitation for filing a claim for medical malpractice in your state may have passed.

Medical Bills

The medical bills for babies suffering from spinal cord injury or other birth injuries that are preventable can be shocking. A successful legal action could reduce some of these bills. A settlement or a jury award could cover your child's future and current medical expenses, the loss of wages due to being at home to take care of the injured baby, and emotional distress.

When choosing an attorney, it is important to know the number of cases they handle at any given time and their performance in these kinds of claims. It is also important to examine their years of law experience, as this can affect the way they present themselves in court and when negotiating with corporate insurance companies.

It is important to know which medical experts are going to be involved in your case and what they think about the likely causes of the injury to the child is a good idea. Medical experts can offer an important view and can often make the difference in securing a victory in a medical malpractice case.

Additionally, parents should be sure to inquire about what a lawyer usually charges for their services. As with most personal injury lawyers an attorney for birth injuries should charge on a contingency fee basis. This means that they only get paid if they obtain an award in the name of the client.