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Birth Injury Lawyers

Parents who believe that their child has suffered a birth injury due to medical negligence may be entitled to compensation. However, submitting an action is fraught with complications and deadlines, such as the time limit.

A family's lawyer can help them review medical records, seek expert opinions and build solid evidence-based arguments. They can also contact insurance companies and negotiate an equitable settlement.

Preventable Birth Injuries

Unfortunately, a lot of birth injuries that occur could have been avoided. Certain injuries, whether triggered through medical negligence or a natural issue, are not able to heal themselves and may result in life-long complications. There are some that require expensive procedures that may not be covered by insurance. When the injury is sustained, the first emotions parents feel are typically sadness, anger, frustration and shock. They might also be wondering how this occurred and if it could have been avoided.

Birth injuries can be caused by anything that happens before or after birth. Some birth injuries are obvious, like a skull injury, or spinal cord injury. Others will become apparent as the child ages. For instance, a lack of motor development or cognitive issues could be a sign of brain damage from a preventable birth injury.

Some birth injuries can also be prevented by regular OB/GYN visits and the careful monitoring of the mother's pregnancy. Parents must evaluate their risk factors and choose the best doctor for their specific needs. In addition, the doctor must listen to the mother and take her concerns into consideration during labor and delivery. The doctor should also be aware the time when a C section is required and be able perform one safely.

Medical Malpractice

If a child suffers an injury during birth it could end up destroying the dreams of parents who have longed to this day for years. Even a minor medical mistake can result in costly treatment over the course of years and a life-long loss of potential for the child.

The most skilled birth injury lawyers will analyze medical documents and other evidence to determine if there was error during the birthing process. They will then collaborate with medical experts to prove that the breach of duty by a health care professional resulted in your child's preventable injuries.

Many lawyers will provide a free case review and work on a contingency fee basis, which means they are not paid until they win your case. Also, the top national law firms have access medical databases and a team of staff members, including nurses as case managers and medical experts who can help make your case stronger.

The best time to employ an attorney for birth injury lawsuit injuries is as soon as you can. If you wait until your child is an adult before bringing a suit, there will be less time to create an effective case and any medical evidence supporting your claim may already have expired. If you aren't quick enough, you could miss the time limit for filing a medical malpractice claim in your state.

Medical Bills

The medical costs for a baby with a brain injury, spinal cord injury or other preventable birth injuries can be shocking. Fortunately an effective legal claim can help cut down on some of the costs. A settlement or jury award may cover your child's medical bills and future ones as well as lost earnings due to having stay home and take care of a baby who is injured. It may also cover emotional distress.

When deciding on the attorney to select when choosing an attorney, it is essential to inquire about the number of cases they usually manage at one time and what their success rate is with these types of claims. It is also important to examine their years of law experience, as this can affect their performance in court and when dealing with corporate insurers.

It is an excellent idea to inquire about the medical experts that will be working on your case and what their opinion is regarding the potential causes of the child's injury. Medical experts offer a valuable perspective and can be the difference when it comes to winning any case of medical malpractice.

Additionally, parents should be sure to ask how much a lawyer typically charges for their services. Like most personal injury lawyers, a birth injury attorney should be charged on a contingency basis. This means they will only receive payment if they get an award of financial compensation for the client.