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White Plains Birth Injury Lawyers

The pain and sorrow you are feeling if your child was seriously injured at birth may be impossible to express. If you believe that your child’s injuries should have been prevented, you may have options. Please contact our birth injury lawyers at Meagher & Meagher, P.C., in White Plains. We work throughout New York.

All medical malpractice lawsuits are challenging to prove. Medical institutions and their insurers aggressively defend them. Led by Christopher B. Meagher, our firm has repeatedly measured up to this challenge. Our results include a birth injury case in which a Westchester County jury awarded our clients, the family of a child disabled during labor and delivery, $60.9 million in damages.

If you or your child experienced a birth injury, talk to us today. Call 914-246-2958 or send an email to schedule a free, no pressure consultation.

Extensive, Successful Experience Pursuing Infant Birth Injury Claims

Our medical malpractice attorneys’ strengths and capabilities cover the spectrum of prenatal and delivery room negligence. We are well-prepared to evaluate your potential case arising from:

Cerebral palsy: Typically happens when there is oxygen deprivation during labor and delivery and can also cause other permanent brain injuries.
Brachial plexus and Erb’s palsy: Often occurs when there is unnecessary, excessive or improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction.
Failure to perform a timely cesarean section: When a C-section is necessary but delayed, it can lead to severe birth injuries, including brain damage and cerebral palsy.
Placenta accreta: This condition occurs when the placenta grows too deeply into the uterine wall, making it difficult to deliver and increasing the risk of severe bleeding.
Placenta previa: This condition occurs when the placenta partially or fully covers the cervix, blocking the baby’s passage and potentially leading to premature birth or severe bleeding.
Pre-eclampsia: This condition is characterized by high blood pressure and organ damage, and it can lead to premature birth and other complications for both mother and baby.
Maternal fetal hemorrhaging: Excessive bleeding during pregnancy or childbirth can deprive the baby of oxygen and nutrients, leading to serious injuries or death.
Maternal deaths: Unfortunately, some women die as a result of complications during pregnancy or childbirth.

Was a C-section necessary but not ordered in time? Did inadequate fetal monitoring or some other crucial error cause your infant child’s permanent, disabling injuries? We have established close working relationships with physicians qualified to analyze all medical records and assess whether actionable medical malpractice occurred. If we determine that you have a valid birth injury case, we will build that case for trial and settle only if you choose to accept a reasonable offer that comes forward.

Does Improper Use Of Medical Equipment Cause Birth Injuries?

Yes, improper use of medical equipment during delivery is a leading cause of preventable birth injuries in White Plains and throughout New York. When medical professionals fail to properly use delivery instruments or make errors with monitoring equipment, the consequences can result in devastating, lifelong injuries to both mother and child.

Forceps and vacuum extraction tools: These require precise technique and careful application to avoid harm. When doctors apply excessive force or employ improper positioning, they can cause severe injuries. Injuries like skull fractures, brain hemorrhages, facial nerve damage and brachial plexus injuries. Erb’s palsy and other forms of nerve damage can result from too much pressure or incorrect angles during delivery.
Fetal monitoring equipment: Used for tracking the baby’s heart rate and identifying distress during labor. When medical staff fail to properly interpret fetal monitoring strips, babies can suffer brain damage. These failures contribute to cases where emergency cesarean sections are delayed beyond the critical window for preventing injury.
Anesthesia equipment errors: Anesthesia problems during delivery can cause serious complications for both mother and baby. Improper administration of epidurals, spinal blocks or general anesthesia can trigger respiratory depression or blood pressure fluctuations. These can compromise the baby’s oxygen supply and the mother’s safety during delivery.
Resuscitation equipment:This must be immediately available and properly functioning when newborns require emergency intervention. Delays in providing oxygen, mechanical ventilation errors or malfunctioning equipment can worsen birth injuries. Complications arise that could have been prevented with proper preparation and equipment maintenance.

Medical professionals have a responsibility to competency with all delivery room equipment. When equipment-related errors occur, they often indicate broader problems with staff training, hospital policies or institutional oversight that contributed to your child’s preventable injuries.

At Meagher & Meagher, P.C., we thoroughly investigate all aspects of medical equipment use during your child’s delivery. Our medical investigators examine equipment maintenance records, staff training documentation and delivery room protocols to identify departures from accepted standards of care. We work with qualified medical professionals who can testify about proper equipment use and explain how errors contributed to your child’s injuries.

Birth Defect Or Birth Injury? Identifying Preventable Medical Errors

If you believe your child has a birth injury and you have been told “it’s just a birth defect,” it can be very helpful to get a second opinion. An experienced birth defect lawyer can help you explore your options and put your child’s well-being first.

With birth defects, the issue is often genetic, as it is an inherited condition or something that developed independently of any medical intervention. A birth injury, on the other hand, is often the result of medical malpractice or negligence, and it occurs during the labor or delivery process. A baby birth injury lawyer can help you determine exactly what issue your child is facing, what parties may have been responsible and what level of financial compensation you deserve.

Potential Birth Injury Examples

When meeting with a birth injuries lawyer, you may want to discuss common issues such as:

Fractures to the arms or legs, affecting the humerus or the femur
An intracranial hemorrhage or a brain bleed
Face or scalp lacerations
Skull fractures
Facial nerve paralysis
Caput succedaneum or swelling of the scalp
Nose injuries, such as a deviated septum
Eye injuries, such as subconjunctival hemorrhages or retinal injuries
Brachial plexus injuries, including Erb’s palsy
Clavicle or collarbone fractures

As an experienced childbirth malpractice law firm, we can help you explore your options after any of these injuries.

The Gray Area: Birth Defects Versus Birth Injuries

In some cases, injuries can fall into a gray area because they may appear to be a defect when they are actually the result of maternal infections, oxygen deprivation or other issues that medical professionals negligently failed to identify or treat correctly.

For instance, lack of oxygen during delivery can lead to certain brain developmental issues, such as cerebral palsy. Common symptoms include:

Coordination issues
Lack of balance
Stiff muscle tone
Exaggerated reflexes
Uncontrollable movements
Difficulty walking
Problems with fine motor skills
Delays in development, such as speech or eating
Intellectual or learning disabilities
Delayed growth
Favoring one side of the body
Missing key developmental milestones

If you feel that a doctor missed fetal distress signals and allowed preventable birth trauma, whether through negligent mistakes or a traumatic transition through the birth canal, contact our team to explore your legal options. We are known for preparation, experience and putting our clients and their families first every step of the way.

Fighting For White Plains Families After A Birth Injury

When dealing with the devastating impact of catastrophic injuries during childbirth, you need more than a birth injury attorney – you need an advocate to stand with you throughout the legal process. At Meagher & Meagher, P.C., we go beyond filing a personal injury lawsuit to support your family’s complete needs.

We begin with a thorough investigation of what happened during labor and delivery. We bring in respected medical investigators to determine if your child’s injuries were preventable. This includes reviewing fetal monitoring strips, delivery notes, nursing records and all medical documentation to identify departures from accepted medical standards.

The challenges facing families after a birth injury need an experienced legal advocate:

We handle all communications with hospitals and insurance companies. We will field difficult questions, respond to settlement offers and manage the complex paperwork. You can focus on your child’s medical care
Our team calculates current and future medical expenses by analyzing therapy costs, equipment needs, home modifications, educational support services and projected lifetime care requirements
We work with medical specialists who analyze medical records, identify deviations from standard practices and present clear testimony about preventable birth complications
Our attorneys lead all settlement discussions and pretrial negotiations, fighting back against lowball offers and pressure tactics from insurance companies
We document every type of damage through comprehensive evidence gathering, including health care records, witness statements, family impact documentation and financial projections

This complete approach helps families move forward while pursuing just compensation. We clearly explain your rights and present realistic outcomes based on your situation. Your attorney will remain available for your questions. Our attorneys bring significant trial experience with birth injury cases involving cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, brain damage and other serious conditions.

Most birth injury cases involve lifetime care. We work alongside life-care planners and medical professionals to determine the full cost of future care, therapeutic services and adaptive equipment. Our calculations cover your child’s complete future needs – from treatment and rehabilitation to educational support and assistive technology. This preparation strengthens our fight for compensation that matches your child’s long-term requirements.

Proven Attorneys For Birth Injury Victims And Their Families Are One Call Away

Through skill and relentless effort, we have built and maintained a thriving practice representing victims of medical negligence in Westchester County, the Bronx and other New York communities. To discuss your potential case with an attorney who will empathize and provide reliable guidance on your rights, call 914-246-2958 or email us at Meagher & Meagher, P.C.

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