Birth Injury Attorney
The birth of a baby is one of the most joyful moments in a family's life. When medical professionals make a serious error during or after childbirth, it can result in serious injuries to families.
A Washington birth injury lawyer can assist victims receive compensation for their loss. The first step in filing an action is to determine if negligence occurred.
Birth Injuries Causes and Treatment
Medical malpractice, like neglect of the obstetrics is the most frequent cause of birth injuries. These types of mistakes can be experienced during labor and birth and also after the baby is born. The most serious of these injuries are cerebral palsy brachial plexus injuries, as well as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). They can also include fractured bones, infections, and other physical injuries to infants and children.
Babies aren't able to communicate what they are feeling It is up to parents and healthcare professionals to be on the lookout for signs of possible issues. This can include abnormal behavior, fevers, incessant crying and muscle weakness or paralysis, seizures, and skull fractures. Certain symptoms are apparent immediately, while others take weeks or even years for symptoms to be apparent.
Certain birth injuries can be treated by physical therapy, medication or surgery. In order to heal a condition, it's often necessary to eliminate the hematoma. Babies with cerebral palsy may need aidive devices to move around, for instance leg braces or wheelchairs. Treatment for other ailments may require oxygen support, blood transfusions, or Burr Hole surgery for a Hemangioma.
A Washington birth injury attorney can help injured families seek fair compensation for their damages. A lawyer can initiate a claim, study the causes of the birth injury, and hold medical professionals at fault accountable for their actions. A lawyer can assist families navigate the legal system and act as a guide.
There are a variety of support groups for mothers who have children who have birth injuries, like Erb's Palsy and cerebral palsy. These groups provide parents with important resources and guidance to help them manage and thrive in their child's condition.
Injuries can be caused by numerous factors, including difficult labor or the use of forceps during birth. These issues are usually detected early and successfully treated. However, when medical negligence occurs during pregnancy or during delivery, these injuries can become permanent and life-changing for the child and their family. Medical malpractice cases are often complex, but a Seattle birth injury lawyer can assist the family to get the financial compensation they deserve.
Cerebral palsy
A serious birth injury could cause lasting harm to your child and the family. It is essential to find a Seattle birth injury attorney who is knowledgeable of the long-term implications of these injuries and will fight to ensure your child receives the maximum amount of justice they deserve. We have years of experience in personal injury law, including medical malpractice. We have a track record of accomplishment. We have obtained millions of dollars for our clients through settlements and verdicts.
Our team is here for you to offer compassionate legal assistance and help you get through this difficult time. We believe that your child deserves the very best life and we will work tirelessly in order to secure justice for them.
When a child suffers from a birth injury, they are likely to require ongoing medical treatment and therapy throughout their lives. These costs can be costly and leave families financially in financial straits. Our lawyers are experienced in dealing with insurance companies, and we'll work to negotiate a fair settlement on behalf of your child.
A child who has cerebral palsy, or another birth injury could have difficulties moving, vision impairments, speech problems, and a lack of coordination and balance. It is also possible that the condition will affect their mental health. Many children with these conditions are able to lead a happy and fulfilled life if treated properly.
The first step is to determine the root of your child's injury. It can be difficult to determine the cause of an injury to the birth, since it may be caused by multiple parties. The at-fault party may be a doctor, nurse or surgeon, or any other medical professional, or it could be the hospital or a different facility.
We can call in medical experts to explain the actions or failures to act of a doctor or other healthcare professional that caused the birth injury of your child. They can also prove that the negligence violated the standard of care applicable in similar circumstances.
When the doctor or healthcare professional responsible for your child's birth injury has been identified, it will be necessary to determine the amount of damages you're legally liable for. We will take into consideration your child's future and present needs, as along with any financial losses you may have suffered. In some cases you may be able to recover punitive damages or exemplary damages, in addition to the actual damages.
Malpractice
Medical malpractice is an error or omission by medical professionals that cause harm to the patient. This could be a result of a range of situations, from misdiagnosing a disease or treating an injury to using the wrong equipment or treatment procedures during surgery. Medical malpractice can lead to numerous birth injuries, including hypoxic encephalopathy (an insufficient oxygen during delivery), brachial plexus injury (weakness or paralysis in the shoulder or arm due to damage to the nerves that run through the area) and thalidomide-related syndrome (a genetic condition caused by taking the drug thalidomide when pregnant).
A Washington, D.C., lawyer who specializes in birth injuries can assist families in recovering compensation if a child is injured during birth as a result of medical negligence. These cases are complicated and involve a variety of issues which include the diagnosis and treatment of a child's disability as well as its effect on the family.
In a malpractice case the first step is to determine who is at fault. This could be a doctor or Gynecologist. It could also be an obstetrician, a nurse or a hospital. Once the defendant is identified, it's possible to create a case to hold them responsible for your child's injuries by looking over the evidence and argue that their actions were below the standard of care in the industry.
In a lawsuit that is successful parents could be awarded damages to help cover the financial burdens their child has endured in the past, and will encounter in the future, like medical costs and the cost of adaptive and assistive devices. In addition to the mental and emotional pain they endure as a result parents can also get compensation for their child's past and future financial hardships.
Our firm is committed to securing the financial resources families require to provide their children with the highest quality of life. Accident Injury Lawyers collaborate with an expert team who will assess your child's circumstances and offer assistance during the legal process. We can also help families find local medical providers who specialize in treating children with disabilities. Contact Offutt Law to get the assistance you need. We treat our clients more than just as clients, and we aim to obtain the highest jury award possible in their cases.
Statute of Limitations
A mistake made by a medical professional during childbirth or at the hospital following the birth, could cause severe injuries that could affect your family for the duration of their lives. A Washington, DC, lawyer for birth injuries can help make those responsible for their negligence accountable, and also receive compensation.
A successful birth injury case will need to establish a variety of legal aspects. This is showing that the defendant was obligated to you with the obligation to treat you with the same level of care and expertise that other medical professionals apply in similar situations. This is referred to as the standard of care and is typically established through expert testimony.
You must also prove the defendant didn't meet this requirement by proving their actions, or lack of it, caused the injury to your child at birth. You will require medical experts as witnesses to testify that the defendant’s negligence caused the birth injury to your child.
In addition to doctors and nurses and nurses, defendants in the birth injury lawsuit may include medical facilities or hospitals where the injury occurred, pharmaceutical companies that manufacture drugs used during pregnancy or delivery as well as manufacturers of medical equipment used during the birth of a child. An experienced attorney can analyze the circumstances of your case and determine the potential defendants.
It is important to act quickly when pursuing a birth injury claim. The statute of limitations imposes strict deadlines within which you have to make a claim. In the event of delay, it may result in your losing your right to claim damages.
If you're seeking compensation for your child's medical expenses or rehabilitation, ongoing care or mental and emotional harm, a skilled birth injury attorney can work with insurance companies to negotiate an acceptable settlement. If the insurance company doesn't make an offer that is fair, your lawyer will be able to present your case in the court.
Stephen Offutt represents clients across the nation who have been injured due to negligence, medical malpractice or birth injuries. He is aware of the emotional, financial, physical and mental stress that these injuries can cause for families, and fights to get what they deserve.