Rochester, NY Birth Injury Lawyers

The birth of a child should be one of the happiest days of parents’ lives. When a doctor or nurse commits a preventable medical error during delivery, however, what should be a joyful occasion can quickly turn into a tragic one. Physicians, nurses and midwives are expected to take every necessary precaution during the labor and delivery of a child.

If your child suffered a birth-related injury caused by doctor negligence, you may be able to file a medical malpractice claim for damages. Although financial compensation won’t undo the harm that has been done to you and your child, it can help to cover your child’s medical expenses, as well as hold the liable parties responsible for their inexcusable failures.

LaDuca Law Firm has more than 30 years of combined experience handling personal injury claims, including medical malpractice involving birth injuries, in Buffalo, Canandaigua, Henrietta, Brighton and elsewhere in Upstate New York. Our skilled injury attorneys possess the medical knowledge needed to thoroughly investigate the causes of your child’s injuries and determine the identities of all liable parties. We will also take great care to discreetly examine all relevant medical records in your case.

The Most Common Birth Injury Cases in New York

Birth injuries are not always immediately apparent. Some birth injuries might not be recognized until years after delivery. As a result, many parents don’t even suspect that their child’s injury, diagnosed years after birth, was caused by doctor negligence. A knowledgeable medical malpractice attorney at LaDuca Law Firm will work closely with forensic investigators and other medical consultants to examine your child’s injury or illness medical records and get to the bottom of what happened.

The most common types of birth injury cases in New York include:

Erb’s palsy: Erb’s palsy is an injury to the brachial plexus, which is a bundle of nerves along the neck and shoulder. Head or shoulder trauma during delivery can cause Erb’s palsy and lead to paralysis of the arm and hand.

Cerebral palsy: Doctor negligence during childbirth can cause damage to a child’s brain, resulting in cerebral palsy. Some of the most serious adverse effects of cerebral palsy include speech impairment, hearing loss, loss of eyesight, seizures, muscle spasms and cognitive difficulties.

Shoulder dystocia: When the child’s shoulder gets stuck during delivery, doctors need to be able to act quickly to avoid causing serious injuries to the child. Shoulder dystocia is one of the major causes of Erb’s palsy.

Bone fractures: No child should have to endure the agony of a bone fracture caused during childbirth. Doctors and nurses need to be prepared to deal with complications that arise during delivery, including breech births or overweight babies that get stuck in the birth canal. Doctors who lack proper training and a delicate touch may cause long-term damage to the child.

Delayed or Failure to Perform Caesarian Section: Gynecologists, Obstetricians and labor and delivery nurses must monitor the pregnant woman and baby in-utero throughout the labor process. Failure to diagnose the need for an emergency C-Section can be a deadly mistake.

Experienced Lawyers Battle Insurance Companies & Fight for Birth Injury Victims in and Around Buffalo, New York

Do not let an insurance company use scare tactics to get you to accept an unfair settlement offer. The insurance company is not on your side, but they will act like they are so you are more willing to accept a low-ball offer and go away. Don’t do it! Insurance companies are in the business of paying out the least amount they must during cases like yours. Your goal should be the exact opposite outcome.

We are prepared for the insurance company to challenge your medical malpractice claim. We know they will attempt to make the process of recovering damages difficult for you and your loved ones. Even filing the necessary paperwork can be difficult because there are so many forms that need to be submitted in advance of strict deadlines.

Your best chance of getting compensation in a birth injury case is to speak with a knowledgeable medical malpractice lawyer. The legal team at LaDuca Law Firm knows how to negotiate with insurance companies to secure a fair settlement offer on your behalf. Moreover, we are not afraid to challenge the insurance company in court, if necessary.

Contact Knowledgeable Birth Injury Lawyers with an Office in Rochester, NY

If your child suffered a birth-related injury, it is completely understandable that your focus must be on them. However, the compensation you may be able to collect in a medical malpractice lawsuit now can surely help your family as you manage future medical needs for your baby.

While you deal with the important matter of caring for your child, the knowledgeable medical malpractice lawyers at LaDuca Law Firm will take care of the difficult legal decisions. Rest assured that our compassionate birth injury lawyers will keep you informed every step of the way so that you know exactly where you stand. Whether your child’s injuries were sustained during birth in Rochester, Buffalo, Henrietta, Irondequoit or somewhere else in Upstate New York, we can help you during this trying time. Call us or contact us anytime to discuss your situation over the phone or to schedule a free consultation at our Rochester, NY office.