Birth Injury Attorney in Brooklyn

A birth injury can profoundly impact your life as a parent. It brings emotional, physical, and practical challenges that reshape daily routines and future expectations.

The shock and grief of realizing your child has a birth injury can be overwhelming. It may lead to anxiety, depression, and stress as you grapple with uncertainty about your child's future. We've also seen cases where parents have become primary caregivers, requiring them to learn how to manage medical appointments, therapies, and their loved one's daily care routines. These lifestyle changes often demand significant time and effort.

Even worse, birth injuries can lead to substantial medical expenses and costs for special equipment, therapies, and home modifications. As a parent, you may need to navigate insurance and government support systems to alleviate the financial strain of such an injury. Finally, such an injury can change family dynamics and require career sacrifices to accommodate the child's needs, not forgetting the changes in a parent's social life.

As a parent, you'll do anything to ensure your child lives a good life even after a birth injury. But most of these lifestyle changes require money to fulfill and that's where we come in as America's largest and most powerful injury firm to help you explore your legal options to obtaining financial compensation for your child's injuries.

If you have a viable claim, a Brooklyn birth injury lawyer from our team might be able to represent you. Contact us today to learn more.

FAQ

Who Can Be Liable for My Child's Birth Injury?

That's one painful question no parent ever wants to ask themselves. Unfortunately, when such a mistake happens, it's important that you get the answers you need.

In such cases, the following parties may be liable for the injuries your loved one sustained:

Healthcare providers (doctors, nurses, midwives)
Hospitals or birthing centers
Pharmaceutical companies (if medication-related)
Medical device manufacturers (if equipment-related)
Anesthesiologists (if involved in the childbirth process)
Other medical professionals and staff involved in childbirth
Healthcare facilities responsible for prenatal care

Keep in mind that the list above is not exhaustive – liability could fall on many other parties depending on the unique circumstances of your case.

When Should I Consider Taking Legal Action After a Birth Injury?

You should consider legal action after a birth injury if any of the following scenarios are true:

There is evidence of medical negligence or malpractice.
The child's injury results in substantial medical expenses.
The injury leads to long-term or permanent disability.
You believe the injury was preventable.
You encounter difficulties in obtaining compensation or support for medical care.

How Can a Brooklyn Birth Injury Lawyer From Morgan and Morgan Help?

If you have a viable claim, our attorneys can help fight for your right to compensation. We'll evaluate your case, collect evidence to establish liability, file a claim with the liable party, negotiate a favorable settlement, and even represent you in court if necessary.

Contact America's Largest Injury Firm

Birth injury cases are very complicated and require a lot of legal resources to pursue. Don't make the mistake of hiring an attorney or law firm that lacks the experience and resources to handle cases of such magnitude. You deserve a powerful legal team in your corner, and that's what Morgan and Morgan offers