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A birth injury can dramatically alter your family’s future, affecting your child’s access to essential home care and lifetime financial support. In such critical times, you need a dedicated birth injury attorney with extensive experience and access to top medical professionals to pursue accountability and the compensation your family deserves.
At Deutsch Law, we are committed to guiding families through the complexities of birth injury cases, ensuring your child receives the compensation and support they need.
Understanding Birth Injuries Due to Malpractice
Birth injuries due to medical malpractice can have lasting effects on both the child and their family. These injuries can result from a variety of medical mistakes, including improper use of delivery tools, delayed C-sections, or failure to monitor fetal distress.
A recurring malpractice situation is an Obstetrician, Resident, or Nurse failing to appreciate that an infant is in “fetal distress.”[1] Severe fetal distress, a condition where the baby is not getting enough oxygen, which can lead to serious complications, may indicate the need for “Stat” (ASAP) Cesarian section. When “Stat” Cesarian is required, the medical professionals should be able to accomplish delivery within 30 minutes, or sooner (the rule often stated as “30 minutes from decision to incision”).
We’ve seen this “30-minute rule” violated due to a variety of factors. Sometimes the Obstetrician has made themselves unavailable and delegated too much responsibility to monitor labor to an inexperienced resident. Or, the Obstetrician or labor nurse may not have properly interpreted the “fetal monitoring” data. Or, the hospital may have failed to provide a prompt anesthesia team or operating room facility to conduct the labor and delivery.
Other common causes of birth injuries include
- Improper use of delivery instruments,
- Mismanagement of labor complications, such as prolonged or obstructed labor,
- Failing to diagnose maternal tears and other birth trauma.
Where medical malpractice causes a birth injury, it is crucial to seek legal representation from an experienced attorney who understands the complexities of these cases and has the resources to hold negligent providers accountable for affected families.
Why Choose Deutsch Law for Birth Injury Cases?
Specialized Expertise in Birth Injury Law: We have extensive experience in birth injury law and its medical issues. We can provide expert review of medical records [2] and obstetric care to identify where proper care was or wasn’t provided.
Proven Track Record of Success: With a history of successful birth injury cases, we meticulously examine every detail to maximize the opportunity for a favorable outcome for our clients.
Compassionate and Dedicated Support: We provide compassionate support, guiding and advocating for you through the emotional, family, and financial challenges of a birth injury.
We work with top medical experts in fetal monitoring, labor management, neurology, and neonatal care to build a strong case for you and your child.
Our Birth Injury Expertise
Comprehensive Coverage of Birth Injury Cases
We handle a wide range of birth injury cases, ensuring that no matter your situation, Deutsch Law has the expertise to support you.
Fetal Distress
Delayed Cesarean Sections
Prenatal Condition Misdiagnoses
Neonatal Injuries
Wrongful Death Due to Birth Injury
What Our Clients Say
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“Dear Larry,
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“Dear Larry,
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“I wanted to sincerely thank you for all your effort on my behalf. I honestly never imagined that I would receive such a large settlement. I am very grateful that you represented me with such professionalism, knowledge, courtesy, and of course, great negotiating skills. It’s such a comfort to know that now I can worry a little less knowing I have a nice cushion for retirement and my family.
Thanks again for everything!”
How We Help Families Dealing with Birth Injury Cases
Free Initial Consultation
We listen to your story, assess your case, and develop tailored legal strategies to meet your goals.
Detailed Case Investigation
We thoroughly investigate the birthing process, reviewing medical records, fetal monitoring, and hospital protocols to identify failures in care.
Expert Collaboration
Our network of top medical experts provides critical testimony to ensure every aspect of your case is thoroughly examined.
Negotiation and Litigation
We work to secure appropriate compensation and will go to trial when necessary to hold negligent providers accountable.
Post-Settlement Support
Our commitment extends beyond securing a settlement. We offer strategic planning to protect your long-term financial security after a settlement.
Collaborating with top medical experts—including Ivy League alumni and department heads—equips us to hold negligent providers accountable, even in the most complex cases.
Financial Support for Your Legal Journey
No Upfront Fees
There is no fee unless we secure compensation on your behalf. Our contingency-based model ensures we can advocate for your family’s needs without any financial risk.
Access to Financial Assistance
We connect birth injury clients with financial resources to ensure your family can focus on recovery while we advocate on your behalf.
Has your family been affected by a preventable birth injury?
Don’t let a birth injury derail your family’s future. Let Deutsch Law help you hold negligent providers accountable and secure the compensation you deserve. We are dedicated to helping you rebuild your life after a birth injury.
Have questions about birth injury cases? We have answers
What are birth injuries due to negligence?
Birth injuries caused by medical negligence include conditions like cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, bone fractures, and brain damage, often due to improper handling, delayed intervention, or failure to monitor.
What is the most common type of birth injury?
The most common child’s birth injuries include brachial plexus injuries (Erb’s palsy), fractures, and brain injuries like hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.
How can a birth injury attorney help?
A birth injury lawyer can help by investigating the case, gathering evidence, negotiating with insurance companies, and representing you in court to secure fair birth injury settlement.
How long do I have to file a birth injury claim in New York?
In New York, the statute of limitations for filing a birth injury claim is generally two years from the date of the injury. However, there are exceptions, so it’s important to consult with a lawyer promptly.
Will my birth injury case be successful?
Success of a birth injury case may ultimately depend on proving when the injury occurred. The defense will often claim the medical malpractice injuries occurred in the early prenatal phase or were genetic, to try to oppose proof that malpractice surrounding birth produced the injury.
In such cases, the proof of “medical causation” will often depend on analysis of the placenta (“placental pathology”) and evaluating MRI imaging through Neuroradiologists, which may point to patterns more consistent with injury occurring at the time of birth.[3] We have developed legal and medical expertise in these highly-specialized areas, that we bring to bear for our clients.
What compensation can I receive?
Compensation in birth injury cases may cover medical expenses, long-term care costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. The specific compensation depends on the details and severity of your case.
What types of birth injury cases do you handle?
We handle a wide range of birth injury cases, including delayed Cesarean sections, misdiagnosed prenatal conditions, neonatal injuries, wrongful death due to birth injury, and more. Each case is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet your specific needs.
How do I file a birth injury claim in New York?
To file a claim in New York, you must consult a birth lawyer in New York, file a lawsuit within the statute of limitations, and present evidence of negligence or wrongdoing. Our birth injury lawyers can help you take legal action, file a claim or file a medical malpractice lawsuit and guide you through every step of the process.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free consultations to assess your case and discuss your legal options. There’s no obligation to move forward after the consultation.
How do you communicate with clients during the case?
We prioritize clear and consistent communication with our clients. You will receive regular updates on the progress of your case, and our team is always available to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have.
References
[1] “Fetal distress” is typically diagnosed through “electronic fetal monitoring” (“EFM”). Certain signs on the monitor, such as an abnormally low heart rate, are typically used to diagnose the condition. See, www.merkmanuals.com/home/women-s-health (“Fetal Distress” Moldenhauer, M.D. 2020).
[2] Laurence Deutsch is the author of Medical Records for Attorneys (a widely used reference book for lawyers, published by the American Bar Association, ISBN 0-8318-0817-9). Mr. Deutsch is also a frequent lecturer at accredited programs: teaching other attorneys how to interpret records and other medical evidence.
[3] See, e.g. “Placental origins of neonatal diseases,” Mir et al (Pediatric Research 2020).