Birth Injuries

CASE RESULTS

$20.2 million recovered in separate verdicts against the doctor and hospital in 2006 on behalf of a woman who died after giving birth to twins via Caesarean section. Client was suffering massive internal bleeding as a result of the C-section but was misdiagnosed with an embolism and treated with blood thinners.

$3.4 million recovered in October 2008 on behalf of the mother of an infant who suffered brain damage after being born 3-months premature as a result of an incompetent cervix. The infant suffered brain damage, cerebral palsy, spastic quadriplegia and speech impairment.

$5.8 million recovered on behalf of a brain damaged infant.

$3.95 million recovered in an infant medical malpractice case.

$1.9 million recovered on behalf of a brain damaged infant.

Prior results cannot and do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter, including yours, in which a lawyer or law firm may be retained. Verdicts are subject to reduction and modification on appeal.

An estimated 1 in every 33 children in the United States are born with a birth defect or injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

At Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, our New York birth injury lawyers know that dealing with a serious or fatal injury to a newborn is the most heart-rending tragedy a parent can endure.

Our New York medical malpractice attorneys work with families everyday to help determine the cause of birth injuries.

When such injuries occur because of a doctor or hospital’s failure to use adequate care during the pregnancy or birthing process, they can and should be held accountable for the serious injury or death that results.

Some birth injuries that may occur due to substandard care are:

If your child has suffered a serious injury, the experienced medical malpractice trial lawyers and New York birth injury attorneys at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool offer free and confidential appointments to discuss your rights.

At Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool your case will be assigned to a lead attorney and a team of support staff experienced in fighting for the rights of families struggling to cope with the serious or fatal injury of a newborn child.

If we accept your case, it’s because we think we can help. And because we care.

Call the law office of Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool today for a free appointment to discuss your rights. 212-406-1700.

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