Birth InjuriesNew York City Lawyers Protecting Children with Serious Birth InjuriesObtaining Compensation for Accident Victims Since 1961Labor and delivery complications can result in serious health problems that may be evident immediately or during the first few years of the child's life. These birth injuries vary from mild to severe. At Irom, Wittels, Freund, Berne & Serra, P.C., we have deep personal injury roots. In fact, we have protected the rights and best interests of accident victims for more than 48 years. We attribute much of our success in this area to our steadfast commitment to our clients and our dedication to building strong cases. We are recognized as a leading New York City birth trauma law firm, and strive to help parents cope with difficult personal issues regarding the future of developmentally and physically disabled children. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation. Thorough Comprehension of Birth InjuriesParents of children with serious disorders often think their child's condition occurred naturally. However, detailed investigations sometimes reveal that these disorders resulted from doctor, nurse or hospital errors. Major types of birth injuries include:
Birth injuries may result from medical mistakes made during prenatal care. For example, in the case of a twin pregnancy, the babies may develop Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome if they share one placenta. Unless addressed in an appropriate timeframe, this could be a potentially devastating condition to one or both of the babies. Many other birth injuries result during labor and delivery. When a baby is too large, in an unusual position, or not receiving a sufficient supply of oxygen, a Cesarean section (C-section) may be the best option. However, many doctors fail to diagnose these problems or perform a timely C-section. On some occasions, when doctors do perform C-Sections, they are careless and injure the mother, requiring them to perform a hysterectomy. Cerebral Palsy, Erb's Palsy/Brachial Plexus Injury, and mental retardation are some of the most serious birth injuries that may result from a medical error. Experienced Medical Malpractice LawyersWe understand the emotional and financial pressures families face when raising children with serious birth injuries. We work with economists, life care planners and medical experts to determine the full amount of compensation that the child will need to cover rehabilitative programs, in-house nursing care, and all other medical costs. While no amount of money can undo the damage to your child, it can still ease the burden of providing costly treatment and therapy for your child throughout his or her life. Our lawyers strongly believe that all children deserve to live full and meaningful lives. Their unwavering dedication to this belief has resulted in many large verdicts and settlements in birth injury and personal injury cases. Act Quickly to Preserve Your RightsPlease note, the statute of limitations for birth injuries is tolled for infancy up until the child's 10th birthday. In many cases the injury does not become apparent until many years after the birth. In addition to this delay, birth injury cases take a long time to evaluate and prepare. If you suspect that your child has suffered a birth injury due to medical malpractice, it is advisable to contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible. Contact Us for Experienced RepresentationDon't worry about our fee. We represent our clients on a contingency basis, so you will owe nothing unless we recover compensation for you. For a free consultation, call 1.866.603.1731, or contact us online. For more background information, please take a look at our information center. |
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