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.
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.
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.