Pediatric Malpractice and Birth Injury Law

There are few things more devastating to a family than the injury or loss of a child. As parents, we feel responsible for protecting our children from harm but sometimes, we need help. Whether you seek medical treatment because your child is sick or they are just entering the world, you entrust them to the care of those capable of protecting their health. Unfortunately, doctors, medical professionals, and facilities can simply fail to fulfill their responsibilities. The consequences of their negligence can be permanent and catastrophic. From birth injuries to failure to diagnose conditions like meningitis, medical negligence involving infants and children happens far too often. If your child has been injured as a result of pediatric or obstetric malpractice, you may feel powerless. You’re not.

First, you have a host of resources available, including this one. You can browse this site for information regarding your child’s specific injury or condition, as well as the ways in which these injuries often occur. Second, as the caregiver of a child who was the victim of medical negligence, the law is on your side. Whether your child was injured during labor or delivery, or as a result of an anesthesia error, medical misdiagnosis, adverse medication reaction, surgical error, or other gross failure to provide an acceptable standard of care, you can hold these negligent parties accountable. Complete the online contact form above or call the number above for a free consultation with an experienced attorney who will discuss your specific pediatric or birth injury case and outline your legal options.