Our Birth Injury Lawyers Are A Strong Resource For Families

Every person involved in the delivery of a child, from the OB/GYN to the labor and delivery nurse, must take the appropriate steps to facilitate a healthy delivery. If any of these professionals fail at any point in the labor or delivery process, tragedy can result. Birth injuries can be fatal or can create serious delays and disabilities for a child. If your son or daughter was harmed in labor or delivery, experienced lawyers can help you get the financial resources you will need for your child’s care.

Here at Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP, our medical malpractice attorneys have decades of experience helping victims of birth injuries. We represent clients throughout Delaware and the surrounding areas.

Causes Of Birth Injuries And How We Can Help

Birth injuries can happen when healthcare providers fail to take the appropriate action to prevent injuries and complications during and after childbirth. Injuries can occur when doctors fail to perform a timely Cesarean section or they delay delivery, when they fail to monitor the well-being of the baby or mother, or when they fail to recognize fetal distress and don’t take immediate action.

Negligent care can result in the following types of birth injuries:

• Hypoxia (lack of oxygen to the brain, which can cause profound developmental delays)
• Cerebral palsy
• Cortical blindness
• Brachial plexus injury
• Chorioamnionitis for the mother
• Infections

We have the resources and knowledge to aggressively protect your rights during this difficult time. Our lawyers understand what you are going through and know what steps to take to make sure you are provided with the best resources to help care for your child.

Over our lawyers’ history, we have successfully settled or tried many medical malpractice cases. As a result, we understand the issues involved and how to develop a strong case. We will carefully evaluate your family’s situation, including what type of care is required now and in the future. This can include determining whether your home will need any modifications and creating a care plan to make sure your child is cared for as you grow older.

When To Suspect A Birth Injury Was Caused By Medical Malpractice Or Negligence

If your baby is showing potential signs of injury after birth, do not wait to find out whether something went wrong. Some birth injuries are unavoidable, but medical malpractice may cause others. The sooner you look into it, the better your chances of protecting your child’s health and preserving important evidence.

Watch for signs of a birth injury like trouble feeding, unusual sleepiness, seizures, weak or stiff limbs, breathing problems, bruising or delayed development. If something does not seem right, trust your instincts and take your baby to a trusted pediatrician right away.

Acting quickly can help protect your child’s legal rights and preserve vital evidence that could support a claim. Medical records can be critical in determining what happened during labor and delivery, and those records are easier to collect after the birth. Witness recollections may also be clearer in the days and weeks following the event. Details matter, especially if your newborn’s injury may have been preventable.

After suspecting a birth injury, it is crucial to consult an attorney experienced in these types of cases. The skilled birth injury lawyers at our Delaware medical malpractice law firm can review the facts, help determine whether negligence may have played a role and explain all your available options.

Arrange A Free Consultation With Our Firm Today

To discuss your birth injury case with our attorneys, call our Wilmington office today at 302-298-0370 or submit your information online to set up your free initial consultation. There is no risk to meet with us.