Birth Injury Claims in South Dakota

If you have a valid case and your attorney decides to go ahead with a birth injury lawsuit, you may seek various forms of compensation, including but not limited to the following:

• Medical expenses for current and future care.
• Rehabilitation and therapy costs your loved one may need as they get older.
• Compensation for their pain and suffering.
• Lost wages if you must care for your child full-time.
• Other damages specific to your case.

In South Dakota, the court might also award you punitive damages if determined that the healthcare provider or facility was extremely negligent. However, such an award is not guaranteed and may only apply if the case goes to court.

Morgan and Morgan birth injury lawyers in South Dakota work on a contingency fee basis. In other words, they only get paid if you win the case and obtain a settlement or verdict.

Your birth injury lawyer will need to review any relevant information about your case, if available. These include but are not limited to:

• Medical records detailing the childbirth and subsequent care.
• Any documentation related to the child's condition and prognosis.
• Relevant insurance information.
• Correspondence with medical providers.

Having this information can help the lawyer assess the viability of your case. However, not having any or part of this information shouldn't stop you from contacting us for a free case review. We are America's largest injury firm with access to powerful legal resources to build a strong case on your behalf.

A skilled lawyer from our team can help with: 

• Examining the circumstances surrounding the birth injury to determine whether negligent was a factor.
• Identifying responsible parties and building a strong case against them by gathering relevant evidence.
• Creating a legal strategy with your best interests at heart. 
• Filing a claim with the party they believe was responsible for the injuries your loved one sustained.
• Negotiating with insurance companies on your behalf. 
• Representing you in court if a lawsuit is filed.

The lawyer may also help you file an appeal if your case was unfairly dismissed, and there's a good chance you may be able to convince the court of your eligibility for compensation. 

There's no specific timeline. It depends on factors such as the case's complexity. Some cases may be resolved in months, while others can take years.

Yes, negotiation and mediation are great alternatives. Here, parties from either side of the aisles work with a neutral third party to settle. These methods can be faster and less adversarial than going to court.

Your loved one deserves top-notch legal representation after a birth injury. If that's what you're looking for, no injury firm comes close to Morgan and Morgan. We've won more than $25 billion for over 700,000 clients, including $38 million for a child who suffered brain injuries. 

Do not settle for less if you deserve more. Let our South Dakota birth injury attorney help you hold the other party accountable. Fill out this form to get started.