Birth Injury Attorney
Birth Injuries in Suffolk County
When parents first realize their child has a birth injury following the birth of their child, the last thing they may have on their mind is whether there was any type of negligence involved. Sadly, birth injuries are often avoidable and can be caused by medical malpractice . Since there is a limited amount of time to pursue a claim for damages following a birth injury, seeking the help of a
Nassau & Suffolk County personal injury attorney should be done as soon as a parent realizes there is something medically wrong with the child.
Proving negligence in a birth injury situation is not an easy task. Often, extensive medical records need to be reviewed by medical experts in order to show liability. The Law Offices of Charles Bonfante III & Associates has extensive experience in birth injury claims and has helped numerous clients to obtain compensation for their child's injury.
Types of Birth Injuries
There are numerous types of birth injuries that can be caused by improper care during pregnancy and birth, including:
- Mental retardation
- Hydrocephalus
- Cerebral palsy
- Brain damage
- Erb’s palsy
- Shoulder Dystocia
Delivery can sometimes be a painful and long drawn-out affair. If treating personnel fail to act promptly or monitor the vital signs carefully, any of the above injuries can occur. Many of these occur due to lack of sufficient oxygen to the child. Some fail to take quick action when the baby is in distress, such as in performing a cesarean when warranted. These resulting injuries could lead to a lifetime of pain and heartache to the family and the child's diminished enjoyment of life.
Let the caring and dedicated legal staff from the firm aggressively represent the child's interests in order to obtain the needed compensation for medical costs and care for the child injured due to the negligent actions of others.
Contact a Suffolk County Birth Injury Lawyer
when facing birth injuries following negligence on the part of the medical professionals.