A lawyer can help with an oxygen deprivation claim in many ways if they are familiar with handling these types of cases. Medical malpractice firms who regularly take on birth injury cases and understand oxygen deprivation injuries will know the specific state laws as they apply. They can ensure you meet all applicable deadlines and file the correct information necessary to move forward with your claim.
They can also build your case and navigate the legal process on your behalf. This includes taking care of all tasks such as:
- Explaining your legal options for pursuing damages
- Analyzing your rights based on the facts of what happened
- Answering your questions and explaining the steps of the claims process
- Gathering evidence, identifying the liable parties, and building a case against them
- Obtaining and analyzing all relevant medical records and related documentation
- Identifying, enlisting, and working with a medical expert witness and possibly other experts
- Pursuing a settlement or award by taking the case to trial in civil court
Placing an Estimated Settlement Value on Your Oxygen Deprivation Case
While the desire to hold the party or parties responsible for your child’s injuries legally accountable is strong, recovering compensation to pay for your child’s ongoing and future care is also crucial. To this end, your lawyer will work with your family to identify and document your past and current expenses. They will also work with experts who can help them place a value on your child’s ongoing and future treatment and care.
Your law firm can estimate what a fair settlement might look like in your case and will refuse to accept anything less. You should not have to pay for your child’s medical needs, care, or support out of your own pocket.
By knowing how much your case is worth, your oxygen deprivation birth injury attorney can seek a negotiated settlement with the liable parties or present evidence of the value of your child’s case in court. The potential recoverable losses and expenses in an oxygen deprivation birth injury case may include:
- Previous medical care costs related to your child’s injury and diagnosis
- Current and future treatment and therapy expenses
- Ongoing costs for necessary care and support
- Medical devices to improve mobility or address other needs.
- Out-of-pocket expenses your family spent because of your child’s birth injury.
- Pain and suffering damages
- Other intangible and tangible losses
- Possible punitive damages, when awarded in court
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Understanding the Severity of Your Child’s Birth Injuries
A lawyer can help with an oxygen deprivation claim by representing your family’s best interests. Attorneys who handle these cases regularly understand how serious the injuries can be and their impact on the entire family. This drives them to fight for your family, working to secure the financial compensation needed to get your child the treatment they need.
When a child experiences deprivation of oxygen, they may suffer a serious brain injury known as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Between four and six out of every ten babies who suffer this type of injury pass away or have severe disabilities as a result, according to Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews. This condition may be preventable in many cases.
Attorneys Handle Oxygen Deprivation Cases on Contingency
Most medical malpractice lawyers will provide a free case review with a member of their staff. If they believe your child’s birth injury occurred because of medical negligence and oxygen deprivation, they will likely offer to represent you based on contingency.
You will not need to pay your lawyer anything out of pocket or in advance. There are no retainers required in the great majority of these cases. Instead, your birth injury attorney will provide the resources necessary to build your case and pursue damages based on your child’s injuries and diagnosis.
Your birth injury law firm will get paid for handling your case by taking a percentage of the settlement or financial award you receive. In this way, you will not need to worry about paying an attorney for representation. They will withhold their fees and then forward the remaining amount of monies to you from your settlement or award.
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Contact a Birth Injury Attorney for Assistance with Your Oxygen Deprivation Claim
At the Birth Injury Lawyers Group, our team can ensure that you and your family get help today. We will evaluate your child’s case for free and offer guidance about your legal options and steps you can take to pursue justice and damages. You can speak with our office today by calling (800) 222-9529.
Our legal team is familiar with oxygen deprivation injuries, cerebral palsy, other complications, and how medical malpractice claims proceed. Let us review your case for you today.
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