Medical staff who fail to provide competent medical care during a child’s birth can be held accountable through a type of medical malpractice claim called a birth injury claim. If your baby suffered a brain hemorrhage caused by substandard medical care, you may be able to seek justice and financial compensation through a birth injury claim.
A Rockford newborn brain hemorrhage birth injury lawyer from the Birth Injury Lawyers Group can represent you during your birth injury claim. Our team knows how to investigate the circumstances surrounding a birth injury and find evidence of negligence.
We are committed to standing up for the rights of injured babies and their families. Our team of attorneys takes birth injury cases on a contingency-fee basis. There are no upfront costs to you. You only pay a fee if we win a favorable settlement or award for you.
Call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group at (800) 222-9529 for a free consultation.
Negligence Can Cause an Infant Brain Hemorrhage
Infant brain bleeds are often caused by trauma or complications during birth. While not every newborn brain hemorrhage is the result of substandard medical treatment, this is often the case. Preventable brain hemorrhages can cause a host of significant medical problems including cognitive and physical disabilities.
According to a study from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), 76 percent of preterm children with brain hemorrhages required extra school services. Reduced IQ, difficulty with reading and math, and behavior problems are all associated with infant brain injury.
Examples of negligent medical care that can lead to infant brain hemorrhage include:
- Dropping an infant
- Using too much force when delivering the baby
- Using unreasonably dangerous techniques during delivery
- Failure to properly monitor the infant and the mother during pregnancy and birth
- Misdiagnosis of medical complications that require Cesarean delivery (C-section)
- Delayed C-section
- Failure to recognize cephalopelvic disproportion, maternal diabetes, preeclampsia, or other risk factors
- Failure to prevent prolonged labor
- Misuse of labor-assisting tools like vacuum extractors
- Medication errors
- Failure to prevent premature birth
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Benefits of Bringing a Birth Injury Claim
There are many advantages associated with a successful birth injury claim. Some of these benefits are quantifiable while others are intangible and personal in nature.
A birth injury claim may:
- Get justice for you and your baby
- Hold the negligent medical professional answerable for your baby’s injury
- Give you a sense of closure
- Provide financial relief for medical expenses and other costs
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Types of Compensation in a Newborn Brain Hemorrhage Case
Infant brain bleeds can lead to significant impairment. These birth injuries can also incur a tremendous amount of medical debt. Through a birth injury claim, you may receive compensation for the financial and non-financial harm caused by your baby’s brain bleed.
Medical Expenses
Compensation for past and future medical expenses may be recoverable through a birth injury claim. You could receive compensation for:
- Surgery
- Hospital bills
- Imaging tests
- Physical therapy
- Speech therapy
- Medications
- Ongoing medical needs
- Medical equipment such as a walker or wheelchair
- Adaptive technology
- Accessibility modifications to your home and vehicle
Pain and Suffering
Financial compensation may also be available for the non-financial costs of your baby’s brain hemorrhage. You could recover compensation for your baby’s:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Lost earning capacity
- Lost enjoyment of life
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What the Birth Injury Lawyers Group Can Do For You
To bring a successful birth injury claim and recover compensation for a newborn brain hemorrhage, you must prove that:
- The doctor, nurse, or other medical staff provided negligent medical care. This means showing that the staff breached the accepted “medical standard of care”.
- Your baby’s brain bleed was caused by negligent medical care and could have been prevented if not for the substandard treatment.
- You and your baby sustained damages because of the brain bleed.
Satisfactorily proving each of these elements is a major challenge. The at-fault parties and insurance companies may argue that there is nothing that could have been done to prevent your baby’s hemorrhage. They may also minimize the negative effects caused by the brain bleed and offer an unreasonably low settlement.
A Rockford newborn brain hemorrhage birth injury lawyer from the Birth Injury Lawyers Group can stand up for you and your child. We can build a strong case against the at-fault parties and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Call (800) 222-9529 for a free, confidential case assessment.
Gather Evidence and Use it to Develop a Powerful Case
The burden of proof in a birth injury claim is on the plaintiff. This means that it is up to you and your attorney to prove that medical malpractice has occurred. When building your case, an attorney from the Birth Injury Lawyers Group may use many sources of evidence, including:
- Testimony from medical experts
- Testimony from financial experts
- Medical records
- Hospital documents
Negotiate with the Insurance Companies
Most medical malpractice cases do not go to trial. Instead, the lawyer and the defendant’s legal team negotiate a settlement. Insurance companies want to minimize the payout you receive as much as possible. An attorney from the Birth Injury Lawyers Group can represent you and your baby’s best interests during settlement negotiations. Our team can calculate the damages you have suffered and seek a settlement that covers those damages adequately.
Represent You During a Birth Injury Trial
If a satisfactory settlement is not reached out of court, an attorney from the Birth Injury Lawyers Group can take your case to trial. During litigation, we will present strong arguments and compelling evidence to the court. We are committed to providing zealous representation for you and your child.
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Important Deadlines to Consider
There are important deadlines to consider when bringing a birth injury claim. The sooner you reach out to the Birth Injury Lawyers Group, the sooner we can get started on your case. There are medical malpractice statutes of limitations set forth by 735 ILCS 5/13-118. If your case is not filed before the statute of limitations expires, you may not be eligible for compensation.
Contact the Birth Injury Lawyers Group Today
A Rockford newborn brain hemorrhage birth injury lawyer from the Birth Injury Lawyers Group can explain your legal options, protect your rights, and advocate on your behalf during your birth injury claim. Our attorneys take cases on a contingency-fee basis which means that you only pay a fee for our services if we are successful in getting you compensation.
Call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group today at (800) 222-9529 for a free, confidential consultation.
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