The birth of a child is a special moment for parents, families and their friends alike. It is a time that trust is put into the hands of medical staff to provide safe, accurate and thorough care for the child and mother. Yet, sometimes, errors are made by medical staff. These errors can cause emotional despair to all loved ones involved, and a heartbreaking tragedy to the child. Such errors are too often denied by medical staff, with the reasoning that the child was born with it. If there were medical complications during the birth of a child, such as low-oxygen or lack of blood flow, medical negligence may have been the reasoning for the injuries of the child. The birth injury attorneys at Malman Law know that there is no monetary amount that can alter the pain and suffering or fix what has already been done; however, it can bring the staff or facility responsible to compensate for a child’s injuries. Such compensation can be used to make sure that the child injured receives the very best future care to promote a successful future.
Common Types of Birth Injuries Caused by Medical Malpractice
- Brain Damage
- Erbs Palsy (Brachial Palsy)
- Cerebral Palsy
- Broken bones, such as clavicle or skull fractures
- Wrongful death of the mother
- Wrongful death of the fetus or child
If you believe that your loved one was a victim of a birth injury due to a medical mistake, call an Illinois birth injury attorney as soon as possible. There are a lot of difficult steps to take to prove negligence for a birth injury, but the attorneys at Malman Law have the knowledge and experience to thoroughly examine your case to prove medical negligence was done. Our attorneys promise is to fight aggressively for the victims of injury. Additionally, we believe that every person has the right to legal representation, regardless of their financial status. That is why we work on a strict contingency fee basis, meaning that we will not get paid unless you do. Call Malman Law today for a risk free consultation to learn more about your legal rights.
