Giving birth to a beautiful baby boy or girl should be a joyous and momentous event. However, a new parent’s optimism may be overshadowed by negligence on the doctor’s behalf.
Basics of Birth Injuries
Accidents that occur during and after labor may cause lasting disabilities and deformations that negatively affect the long-term well-being of a child. Families may also be required to invest in a multitude of treatment plans, therapies, and surgical procedures to care for a child who suffers a birth injury. The financial and emotional toll of such injuries cannot be overstated, which is why it is often imperative to seek the advice of a trusted Lafayette birth injury lawyer.
Though not every medical practitioner should be immediately condemned for an accident, it is important to determine whether the health care provider in question did indeed perform their task ethically and appropriately. When a practitioner does not perform their duties up to par with the medical community’s standard of care, they could be held liable in civil court for any resulting injuries suffering by a mother or infant child.
Some common conditions that may be caused by a doctor’s negligence and inattention include:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spina Bifida
- Developmental delay
- Cerebral Ischemia
- Cephalohematoma
- Wrongful death
If your infant’s condition is not on this list, do not give up hope. There are many more medical conditions that could be the result of substandard medical care. Please feel free to call us, and we will be happy to tell you if we handle your type of case.
We understand that no amount of money will reverse the harm done to your infant, and that you would gladly trade any compensation you might receive for your child to be healthy again. We fight for the parents of children with birth injuries to help them get money damages that can get used to pay the increased expenses of raising these precious children.
