Pursuing Legal Action After Birth Injuries in New York

Pursuing Legal Action After Birth Injuries in New York

While parents do everything they can to ensure the health of a baby before it is born, it is unfortunately not only in their hands. If a medical professional is negligent during the birth of a baby, it can result in serious birth injuries. When a doctor does not do their job to the best of their ability, this is known as medical malpractice. When this happens, it is important to know that parents can pursue legal action on behalf of their injured newborn. Continue reading below to learn more and contact an experienced New York personal injury attorney who can seek justice for your child. 

What Injuries Can Be Caused?

If a newborn suffers from birth injuries due to the negligence of a medical professional, it can impact them for the rest of their life, as it can lead to certain deformities. There are different types of birth injuries that can be sustained during birth, such as Erb’s palsy, cerebral palsy, facial paralysis, spinal cord injuries, and more. Brain damage can include the misuse of a vacuum extractor or forceps while brachial plexus injuries can be caused by excessive force using a shoulder dystocia. 

How Do I Hold a Doctor Responsible?

In order to become licensed to practice, medical professionals go through a significant amount of schooling and training. When they receive their license, they are held to a certain standard that requires them to provide their patients with the best possible care. The failure to do so can cause life-impacting injuries, such as birth injuries. It is because of this that they can be held liable through a personal injury lawsuit. During this time, the parents are required to prove negligence took place and directly caused the injuries sustained. To do so, they can work with a proper attorney to gather a variety of evidence. If they are successful, the parents may be able to recover compensation on behalf of their child as coverage for damages relating to the injuries as well as any aid for the child’s future.

Contact our Firm

A personal injury accident can have a great impact on your life and your bank account. At Katter Law Firm, we believe that everyone should be held liable for his or her own negligence; you should not have to bear the burden of someone else’s mistakes. To learn more or to schedule a free consultation, visit us online or call us today!

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