It’s quite possible for an infant’s bones to get broken during or soon after birth. Sometimes it happens because of the negligence of medical professionals. If so, our Phoenix infant broken bones attorneys can help you get compensation for your child.
Caring for a newborn’s broken bone requires swift medical attention, attention which can be costly. Contact a Phoenix birth injury lawyer to determine if your baby’s broken bone is eligible for compensation.
Detecting a Broken Bone in a Baby
Sometimes a broken bone is very obvious but can also be very subtle. Infant bones rarely break all the way through. This is called a green-stick fracture. If the bone knits again while it’s not aligned, it can cause lifetime pain and impairment. That’s why detecting a broken bone early can be so crucial.
The most common broken bones in infants are the collar bones, the upper arms, and the upper legs. This is where most of the forces from labor push on a baby and where a doctor might try to pull your child out of the birth canal.
Look for unusual bruising, swelling, or a small tender spot along the bone. Watch your baby’s reactions for any pain. If you notice a problem, take your child to get an x-ray to see if there may be a broken bone.
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How Our Lawyers Help You Get Compensation
Once your child is diagnosed with a broken bone, speak to our Phoenix infant broken bone lawyers. You and your child could get compensation if we can show that they injured your child because of medical negligence.
There are four things to show insurers or the court to prove it:
- Was there a medical relationship between you and the defendant?
- Did the defendant act beyond the boundaries of the standards of care?
- Did that act cause an injury to your child?
- Can you prove the injury and its consequences?
The second item is the most difficult one to prove. Since medicine is an uncertain profession, not every broken bone is preventable. But there are standards of care for how doctors and nurses should handle different situations.
For example, if your child’s shoulder is stuck on your pelvis (shoulder dystocia), that’s a medical emergency. They may have to use forceps and push on your stomach to free the baby. If that causes a broken bone, it may be justified compared to possibly losing the baby.
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What Compensation Could I Receive?
As a parent, you have a right to sue on behalf of your child for their broken bone. If there is a case for negligence and we can prove to the insurers that you’re owed money, you could get compensation for:
- All medical expenses related to the injury, including your own
- All medications, disability equipment, transportation costs to doctors, and other out-of-pocket expenses
- Lost wages from taking care of your infant’s injury
- Pain and suffering costs for both of you
The amount we ask for isn’t plucked out of thin air. We must support all economic damages through evidence and then argue for any additional non-economic or punitive damages.
Not all cases qualify for punitive damages since they’re awarded by a court for gross negligence, like a nurse dropping a baby on its head and hiding that it happened. Your Phoenix infant broken bones attorney will be able to give you more information about compensation in your specific case.
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Will My Case Go to Court?
Most cases involving personal injury settle out of court. Going to court is risky for all sides, and it’s expensive. Also, there are no caps on the amount of money you could receive from the court, so insurers in Arizona have a lot to lose.
Yet there is always the chance that your case will need to go to court before you can get compensation. It depends on many factors. Your attorney can explain all the details and whether you need to be prepared for your case to go to court.
The Birth Injury Lawyers Group is not afraid to go to court on behalf of you and your child. Ask us about our court experience and whether your case may need to go to trial during your free consultation. However long it takes, we’ll be with you the entire journey.
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How do I Pay for My Lawyer?
You do not have to worry about paying for the services of your Phoenix infant broken bones attorney. All attorneys in our firm work on a contingency fee basis. This means that you only have to pay them if you win your case. If you get nothing, you owe nothing.
Your lawyer will receive your compensation money in an escrow account, deduct their fee, and then deliver the rest to you. The fee is a percentage of the total amount of money. Your lawyer will discuss the percentage amount during your consultation.
All lawyers should take the time to discuss their fees so you can use their services with confidence. There should be no hidden fees or surprise bills. You may need to pay some out-of-pocket expenses to get evidence for your case, like getting your child’s bones x-rayed.
What’s the Prognosis of an Infant Broken Bone?
Most times, with proper medical care, infant broken bones heal quickly and with no later problems. Your doctor may need to immobilize your child with a cast while the bone heals so it stays aligned.
Some broken bones may be a sign of a deeper issue though, especially a broken skull. If fluid can pass through a crack in the skull, this can cause serious issues with the brain, including diseases like cerebral palsy. This is why a thorough examination is so important.
Fight for Compensation for your Child’s Broken Bone Injury
If you feel your medical team was neglectful and harmed your baby by breaking a bone, call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group. We have infant broken bones attorneys in Phoenix who can help advise you on your best options.
For a free consultation and case evaluation, call the number on your screen or email us through our contact page.
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