If your newborn suffered a brain bleed and has lasting complications, a Springfield newborn brain hemorrhage birth injury lawyer from the Birth Injury Lawyers Group may be able to help you secure compensation for their care. Our team represents families like yours in and around Springfield, Illinois. We may be able to seek financial recovery on your behalf by filing a claim or lawsuit to prove a medical professional or health care facility committed negligence.
To learn more, contact the Birth Injury Lawyers Group for your free case review today. Our team is here to help. We will explain your rights, the legal process, and your options based on the facts of your case. Call (800) 222-9529 now.
You May Be Able to Get Compensation to Pay for Your Child’s Treatment and Care Needs
Because the founder of our firm has been in your shoes, you can count on our team to be compassionate and understanding of the struggles and frustration you face. We understand how challenging it is to fight for your child’s needs and worry about how you can afford them.
A serious brain bleed can cause significant medical problems for the foreseeable future, including permanent and severe physical and cognitive disabilities. If we represent your family, our team will seek compensation for your current and future expenses related to your child’s injuries. This may include:
- Current and future medical costs
- Therapies and rehabilitation expenses
- Ongoing care costs, such as in-home nursing visits
- Costs related to special education or respite care
- Lifts, ramps, and other necessary tools
- Other expenses and losses
- Your child’s intangible losses, such as their pain and suffering
If your newborn died from a brain bleed, you may also be eligible for additional damages.
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How Medical Negligence Can Cause Newborn Brain Hemorrhages
To hold a medical care provider responsible for your infant’s brain hemorrhage, you must show that medical negligence occurred. Neonatal brain hemorrhages are actually fairly common when compared to other neurological disorders in newborns.
According to Current Medicinal Chemistry, between three and four of every 1,000 newborns experience this type of injury. Not all of them support a medical malpractice case. However, many may.
A doctor or another medical care professional can cause or contribute to your child’s challenges by:
- Causing trauma to the baby’s head through an accident or negligence during delivery
- Failing to monitor for a brain bleed despite the risk factors involved
- Failing to diagnose the child despite their symptoms
- Failing to provide treatment when necessary
For example, babies born too early are at an increased risk for intraventricular hemorrhages. If a child was born at 25 weeks’ gestation with low birth weight, the doctor should have monitored them closely for signs of this type of brain bleed. If the doctor failed to do this, the child may not have received the emergency medical treatment required to reduce the risk of brain damage and permanent disabilities.
A Springfield newborn brain hemorrhage birth injury lawyer with the Birth Injury Lawyers Group can determine who is liable for your child’s injuries and hold them responsible. The doctor we consult with about your case will likely review your child’s medical records and determine if it is a case of medical negligence.
We have a team member available who can discuss your legal options with you now. Call (800) 222-9529 today for a free consultation.
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We Can Help You Build Your Case and Protect Your Family
If we believe the evidence is available to prove medical malpractice, our team will help you gather evidence and build your case. We represent families based on contingency fees. We understand you may not have the money or time to invest in legal action right now, so we take care of this for you. We use our resources to handle your case while you focus on your child’s needs.
We know how to file a medical malpractice insurance claim or lawsuit based on the process outlined in Illinois law. If we represent you, we will work with experts who will help us prove medical negligence and put a value on your family’s current and future losses.
Let a Springfield newborn brain hemorrhage birth injury lawyer from the Birth Injury Lawyers Group go to work for your family. Your child deserves to have someone fight for justice on their behalf. Call us now at (800) 222-9529 to learn more about how we can help. The case review is free.
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Timeline for Taking Legal Action in Your Child’s Illinois Birth Injury Case
You will need to meet deadlines to secure a payout based on your child’s birth injury. If your attorney cannot reach a fair and just settlement in your child’s case, you may need to file a civil suit and go to trial. There are strict timelines for beginning this process, although there are also exceptions to these deadlines.
In general, victims of medical malpractice in Illinois must meet deadlines under the statute 735 ILCS 5/13-212. This law generally gives medical malpractice victims between two to four years to sue; however, malpractice victims under the age of 18 may have as much as eight years to sue.
Your lawyer can explain the deadlines that apply to your case and how quickly you need to move forward based on your case’s circumstances.
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Discuss Your Child’s Case with Our Team Today for Free
A Springfield newborn brain hemorrhage birth injury lawyer from the Birth Injury Lawyers Group is here to help you pursue compensation.
You can learn more about the strength of your case, your rights, and your legal options today during a free consultation with a member of our team. Call (800) 222-9529 to get started.
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