Learn More About Medical Malpractice and Birth Injuries
We understand that it can be difficult to think about the future after suffering a tragedy such as a birth injury. Your family will have many needs in the years to come, but sorting those out in the wake of a birth injury usually requires assistance from an experienced medical malpractice attorney.
The attorneys at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, L.L.P., have experience with birth injury cases and know how to help your family plan for the care of your child. For a free consultation with a New York birth injury lawyer, please call 877-394-1329 or contact us online.
What are some common birth injuries?
- Brain damage
- Hypoxic-anoxic encephalopathy
- Intraventricular hemorrhage
- Cerebral palsy
- Erb's palsy
- Brachial plexus injury
- Shoulder dystocia
- Broken clavicle
- Seizures
- Infection
Why should I sue for medical malpractice if my child was injured during birth?
The cost of caring for a child with brain damage such as cerebral palsy is enormous. You will need compensation for medical bills, long-term treatment and care, and possibly lost wages.
What are some of the causes of birth injuries?
It depends on the individual case, but some injuries are caused by oxygen deficiency, the umbilical cord being wrapped around the baby's neck, the baby's shoulder getting caught on the mother's pubic bone during birth, remaining in the birth canal too long, brain damage from improper use of a vacuum or forceps, failure to perform a C-section or failure to call a specialist for complex births.
Do I need a lawyer who has medical malpractice experience?
Medical malpractice is an extremely complex area of personal injury law. Each year, it becomes more challenging to try these cases. Your attorney must be familiar with medical malpractice cases and well versed in medical knowledge. In addition, he or she must be a skilled negotiator and litigator.
New York Birth Injury Attorneys
Call Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, L.L.P., at 877-394-1329 for a free consultation or contact us online to schedule your appointment.
