Representing Families After A Birth Trauma
There is risk associated with all births. While most occur without injury, medical malpractice can cause injuries from oxygen deficiency, surgical errors, medication errors, and misdiagnosis. When a medical provider’s negligence causes injury to the baby or mother, the family can take action with a lawyer’s help. We understand that this is a very difficult time for your family. The birth injury attorneys at Gallon, Takacs & Boissoneault provide compassionate representation in medical malpractice cases. We help birth injury victims and their families hold negligent parties accountable.
Medical malpractice can cause a wide range of birth injuries to infants, including cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), and spinal cord injuries. These injuries can occur due to several factors, such as delayed delivery, improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction, or failure to monitor the baby’s oxygen levels during delivery. According to a 2020 study by the US National Library of Medicine, birth injuries occur in approximately 7 out of 1,000 births in the United States.
Some of the most common birth injuries to infants include:
- Cerebral palsy;
- Erb’s palsy/brachial plexus injuries;
- Shoulder dystocia;
- Brain damage;
- Nerve damage; and
- Forceps/vacuum injuries.
Hold Negligent Parties Accountable for Birth Injuries and Wrongful Death
Get the compensation you deserve for a birth injury. Our team of experts will assess your past and future damages, including medical bills, long-term care, and lost wages. Don’t let the financial burden overwhelm you – babies with serious birth injuries may require over $1 million in lifetime medical treatment. We aim to ensure you receive the proper compensation to cover these expenses.
We don’t just focus on injuries to the baby; we also handle cases involving the injury or wrongful death of the mother.
When it comes to labor and delivery, we investigate any negligence that may have occurred, such as failure to call a specialist, failure to perform a C-section, or failure to monitor the fetus properly. We also consider factors like negligent prenatal care or postoperative care.
