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Birth Injury Lawyers

Parents who believe their child has suffered birth injuries due to medical malpractice may be entitled to compensation. However, submitting claims is not without details and deadlines like the time limit.

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

Birth Injury Prevention

Unfortunately, many birth injuries that occur could have been prevented. Whether due to medical negligence or a natural complication certain injuries are not able to heal on their own and can result in long-term problems for the child. There are some that require expensive treatments that aren't covered by insurance. The first feelings parents experience are typically anger and frustration. They might also experience sadness and shock. They may also wonder about what was the cause and whether this could have been avoided.

A birth injury can be caused by anything that happens prior to or after birth. Some birth injuries are obvious such as a skull injury or damage to the spinal cord. Others will be apparent as the child gets older. Lack of cognitive development and motor skills are indications of brain damage from a birth injury that could have been avoided.

Certain birth injuries can be avoided through careful monitoring of the mother during pregnancy as well as through regular OB-GYN check-ups. Parents should evaluate their risk factors and select the best doctor for their specific requirements. The doctor should also listen to the mother's viewpoints and take them into consideration during labor. The doctor should also be aware the need for a C-section and be able in performing one in a safe manner.

Medical Malpractice

If a child suffers an injury at birth it could shatter the hopes of parents who have been looking forward to this day for decades. Even a seemingly minor medical error can lead to years of expensive medical treatment, and a lifetime of loss of potential for the child injured.

The best birth injury attorneys will look over medical records to determine if negligence occurred during the birthing procedure. They will then collaborate with medical experts to show that this violation of duty by the medical professional was the cause of the child's injuries that could have been prevented.

Many attorneys will offer a free case evaluation and offer services on a contingent fee basis, meaning they don't get paid until they are successful in your case. The top national law firms also have access to huge databases of medical information as well as the team includes nurse case managers, medical experts and other staff members who can help you strengthen your case.

It is best to engage a lawyer as early as you possibly can. If you wait until the child is an adult before bringing a suit there will be less time to construct an argument that is convincing and any medical evidence supporting your claim might already have expired. In addition, if you do not act quickly you may miss the deadline for filing a medical malpractice claim in your state.

Medical Bills

The medical costs of a child with a brain or spinal cord injury can be shocking. Fortunately, a successful legal claim could help lower some of the costs. A settlement or a jury award can pay for your child's current and future medical expenses, lost wages from being at home to take care of the baby who is injured, and emotional stress.

In deciding which attorney to work with for your case, you should ask how many cases they manage at the same time and what their success rate is with these kinds of claims. It is also important to take into account the years of experience they have in the field of malpractice law as this can affect how they do in court, or when negotiating with insurance companies.

The question of which medical professionals will be working on 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 a difference in successfully winning a medical malpractice case.

Parents should also ask what a lawyer charges on average for their services. Similar to most personal injury lawyers, a birth injury attorney [see page] should be charged on a contingency basis. This means that they are only paid if they receive an award for financial damages on behalf of the client.