Frequently Asked Questions About Birth Injuries
Realizing that a preventable injury caused pain and suffering for your child is devastating. Depending on the facts and circumstances of your case, you may have a valid medical malpractice claim for the birth injury. Our experienced attorneys are here to answer your questions. In the meantime, please see some answers to frequently asked questions below.
What types of injuries qualify as a medical malpractice birth injury?
Birth injuries are preventable harms caused by something that happened during the delivery. A birth injury can often occur when a health care provider fails to properly monitor the mother and baby, improper use of medications and improper care during and after delivery.
A birth injury can vary, including injuries such as brain damage, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, bruising and paralysis. However, a breach of the medical provider’s duty must have caused the injury.
Who can I sue?
As every case is different, we must look at your specific case to determine who to file a claim against. For birth injuries, you can often sue the doctor, nurse, pharmacist and the hospital or health care facility.
How long do I have to file a claim?
In Louisiana, you have one year from the date of the injury, or one year from the discovery of the injury, to file a medical malpractice claim.
What kind of compensation can I obtain?
In a birth injury claim, you can recover monetary damages for medical expenses and bills, pain and suffering, physical disfigurement or scarring, special education costs, and other related expenses.
Why should I use an attorney in a birth injury claim?
While an attorney is not required to file a birth injury claim in Louisiana, the assistance of an experienced lawyer can make a huge difference in the outcome of your case. We can provide valuable support and assistance, including gathering documents and evidence, expert witnesses, negotiations and fighting for you in court.
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