How Our Fairfield Birth Injury Lawyers Investigate Medical Malpractice Cases
You should hire an experienced Fairfield birth injury lawyer to uncover what went wrong during delivery (if anything). We can:
- Request medical records pertaining to labor and delivery;
- Interview nurses and doctors involved in your treatment and/or the delivery;
- Coordinate with your pediatrician to better understand your child’s injuries;
- Consult medical experts who can review whether your labor and delivery went according to the standard of care.
One option is to bring a professional negligence lawsuit against your OBGYN or hospital. We might claim your doctor failed to follow the correct standard of care—as a result, your baby was injured. You can request money damages for additional medical care for your child, lost income, educational expenses, and pain and suffering.
Birth injury cases are challenging. They require complex medical evidence, and not every law firm is prepared to take on a powerful hospital. Hire a law firm with strong experience in medical malpractice cases and a network of expert witnesses who can bolster your claim.
Common Birth Injuries
Birth injuries arise when the delivery team makes some mistake which ends up harming the baby. The birth injury lawyers at Venardi Zurada LLP can help anyone whose child is injured by:
- Delayed C-section
- Forceps misuse
- Delayed diagnosis of fetal distress
- Failure to respond properly to distress
- Lack of oxygen (hypoxia)
- Fractures
- Eye injuries
- Infection
- Nerve damage, including brachial plexus injury
- Erb’s palsy
- Improper use of Pitocin
This list is not exhaustive. There are other types of errors in the delivery room which can result in injuries. Many parents are not sure if something went wrong. Their medical team might claim everything is fine, but over the coming months, parents realize their child is not developing normally. Speech and walking could be delayed, or a child can’t move their arm. These could be signs of major injuries, and we encourage parents to call our law office.
Are You a Parent with Concerns? Call Us Today
Venardi Zurada LLP is proud to help injured patients seek accountability from the medical profession when patient care is lacking. We offer a free consultation to parents with questions about birth injuries. In a private setting, we can discuss why you suspect malpractice, and we will advise you about what evidence we need and whether you can file an injury claim. Call us at (833) 893-6763 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.
