Helping Families Recover After a Birth Injury
Pregnant mothers spend nine months preparing for the emotional and physical process of labor and delivery. Naturally, they expect their doctors to be ready to provide the medical care needed to deliver a healthy baby.
Unfortunately, lives are changed forever when a doctor or other medical professional makes a mistake or is otherwise negligent in the birth process. At the New York law office of Jeffrey S. Wasserman, P.C., I represent families who have been affected by a birth injury. From the moment I opened my doors more than 30 years ago, I have been committed to helping families recover compensation after a serious accident or injury.
Types of Birth Injuries
Although there are many types of birth injuries, some of the more common include:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Erb's Palsy
- Brachial Palsy
- Forceps injuries
- Fractures
- Lacerations
- Breech delivery injuries
- Hypoxic injuries
- Brain damage
A birth injury may be the result of negligence before labor and delivery, when a doctor or health care professional fails to diagnose a medical condition. A birth injury may also occur during labor or delivery, when a doctor delays a C-section or fails to attend to complications during the birth process.
When medical negligence contributes to or causes a birth injury, the emotional, physical, and financial effects can last a lifetime. I seek compensation on behalf of the families dealing with the effects of a birth injury, seeking compensation to cover a lifetime of medical expenses, rehabilitative costs, assistive devices, physical therapy, and other expenses.
Call For a Free Consultation
For more information about your options after a birth injury, contact me at 516-368-0362 or via e-mail. I accept all personal injury and medical malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you don't pay any attorneys fees unless I win a settlement for you. We can visit you at home or in the hospital.
