Birth injuries occur primarily due to: (1) risk factors that can exacerbate complications, and (2) medical negligence.
Risk factors are things that increase the likelihood of injury. These may be outside of anyone’s control, but should they be present, careful monitoring and observation should be conducted. This is to ensure that mothers and children are not subjected to more risks, and should any injuries occur, they can be addressed promptly.
The following risk factors should be taken into account:
Doctors must act with the expected standard of professional care in dealing with patients, especially during childbirth, where mistakes could result in severe damage to the vulnerable mother and child. Medical negligence happens when doctors fail to act with this expected standard of care, resulting in harm.
Common types of medical negligence that result in birth injuries can include the following:
These errors are grounds for a birth injury lawsuit in the State of New York. But the process of filing birth injury claims is complex. You will need the help of an experienced personal injury attorney to evaluate the merits of your case, determine liability, and calculate the proper award of damages, among other things.
Reach out to the Porter Law Group today, and speak with our experienced birth injury attorneys to know more about your legal options. View the results we've achieved for previous clients, and see the proven track record of success that we've carried for over two decades, in service of victims of medical negligence in New York State.
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The Porter Law Group offers comprehensive legal support for families affected by birth injuries in New York. We begin by conducting a thorough investigation of your case, consulting with board-certified medical experts to determine if negligence occurred. Our team then builds a strong legal strategy, negotiating with insurance companies and, if necessary, representing you in court to secure the compensation your family needs. Throughout the process, we provide clear communication and unwavering support. We work on a contingency fee basis, so there are no up-front costs, and you won't have to pay anything unless we win your case.
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