Birth Injury Attorney

Serving Dutchess County, NY; Ulster County, NY; Greene County, NY; Columbia County, NY; and Orange County, NY

Birth injuries can occur before, during, or shortly after a child’s birth. Unfortunately, they can happen as a result of the negligence of a medical professional. If your child suffered injuries during the birth process resulting from someone else’s negligence, we can help you seek the compensation you deserve for this devastating situation. We will work hard to put together a legal argument that details the short- and long-term impact of the injury.

The argument may include the medical professionals’ failure to identify, note, or act on fetal distress; their failure to decide on an emergency C-section; use of excessive force during delivery; exposure to bacteria during delivery; and the misuse of medical instruments.

Seeking medical compensation for birth injuries is also important because some injuries may worsen over time or require surgeries. Be sure to monitor your child’s health so that you can seek the proper care for their injuries; we can work with you and trusted doctors to make sure your child receives the medical care they need.

Some of the most common types of birth injuries are the following:

● Cerebral palsy ● Erb’s palsy ● Brachial plexus injuries ● Bone fractures ● Shoulder dystocia ● Brain damage ● Facial paralysis ● Spinal cord injuries ● Nerve injuries

● Oxygen deprivation ● Disfigurement ● Meningitis ● Cephalohematoma ● Intracranial hemorrhages ● Caput succedaneum ● Horner’s syndrome