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Find out about pediatric and obstetric malpractice, birth injuries and conditions that may result from medical negligence involving your child, whether you may have grounds for a medical malpractice case, and what you can do next.
Pediatric Malpractice and Birth Injury Law
A comprehensive resource for Malpractice Victims & Caregivers
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.
Birth Injury Guide
Want to know more about birth injury types, signs and symptoms, risks factors, and how medical negligence may play a role?
Pediatric Malpractice
Doctors must provide an acceptable standard of care when examining, diagnosing, and treating children suffering from illnesses and injuries, but children can be victims of medical negligence.
Learn MoreMedical Misdiagnosis
Your child's doctor is responsible for identifying the potential causes of their symptoms and accurately diagnosing their condition.
Failure to Diagnose or Treat
Pediatricians frequently fail to diagnose and treat childhood conditions with potentially catastrophic results for children.
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy is a serious condition affecting movement, posture, and/or muscle tone. It may be caused by medical negligence that leads to brain damage before, during, or after birth.
Surgical Errors
If a surgeon, anesthesiologist, or other medical professional made an error during surgery on your child, they may have caused permanent damage to your child's growing body.
Medication Errors
Did your child's doctor negligently prescribe them a medication? This may involve dosage errors, adverse drug interactions, allergic reactions, and other medication errors.
Our Commitment
If your baby or child is suffering from a medical condition, the questions you have may be overwhelming. What medical conditions are associated with my child's symptoms? What caused my child's medical condition? Was the doctor responsible for my child's injury? And if so, how can I pursue the compensation necessary to care for a child with a serious medical condition? We understand, the questions can seem infinite and you may not know where to turn. Our goal is to provide a virtual guidebook where you can access the medical and legal information you need during this incredibly challenging time. We are constantly adding to this resource center to provide current and extensive information about conditions that may result from pediatric and obstetric malpractice, as well as legal rights and remedies for those who have suffered injuries resulting from medical negligence.
Our commitment is simple: we are here to help you. Our highly experienced attorneys have tackled some of the most complex pediatric malpractice and birth injury cases, ranging from Cerebral Palsy to brain injuries and rare conditions such as Craniosynostosis and Plagiocephaly. We are dedicated to educating victims and families about the different types of birth injuries and pediatric conditions, signs that an injury may have occurred, potential causes of these injuries, ways they can be diagnosed and treated, and the legal avenues available to birth injury and pediatric malpractice victims.
What to Expect When Your Family Pursues a Pediatric Malpractice Case
Taking legal action after your child has been injured can feel overwhelming, especially when you are already focused on their care and recovery. Understanding what the process looks like can make that first step feel far less daunting.
When you reach out for a free consultation, an attorney will listen to the details of your situation, review the facts of your case, and give you an honest assessment of your legal options. From there, if you choose to move forward, your legal team takes on the burden of building your case.
This includes a thorough investigation of the events surrounding your child's injury, a detailed review of medical records, and consultation with independent medical experts who can evaluate whether the standard of care was met. Throughout this process, families are not expected to manage the legal complexities on their own. Your attorneys are there to guide you every step of the way.
Securing Your Child's Future After a Medical Injury
When your child suffers a serious injury due to medical negligence, the financial reality your family faces can be just as overwhelming as the emotional one. The cost of caring for a child with a serious or permanent injury does not stop. It grows.
From ongoing medical treatment and physical or occupational therapy to adaptive equipment and potential home modifications, your child's needs may span decades. Pursuing a malpractice claim is about doing everything in your power to give your child the resources to meet those needs.
You may be entitled to recover not only your child's current and future medical expenses, but also compensation for pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. An attorney can walk you through what damages apply to your family's specific situation and help you understand what a fair recovery looks like for your child's future.
Taking the First Step Is Easier Than You Think. Acting Quickly Makes a Difference.
If you believe your child may have been harmed by medical negligence, reaching out sooner rather than later is in your family's best interest.
The strength of your case depends on evidence. Medical records, witness accounts, and other critical documentation are easier to obtain and preserve early than to track down later.
While New Jersey law does provide certain protections for minors that can affect filing deadlines, those protections are not a reason to wait. The sooner an attorney can evaluate your situation, the better positioned your family will be.
And when you are ready to take that step, you will not be taking it alone.
Ernie was very professional and the results were excellent. During Covid, we actually never met face to face until the very end of business but we were impressed with the amount of knowledge on our case the team possessed. We especially appreciated Ernie's demeanor, communication, and transparency in action planning during mediation. We highly recommend his services.
- Neda
In 2015 I hired Ernie to represent me in a malpractice law suit. From the moment we met I knew he was the right person to represent me. From start to finish Ernie was amazing. He was always a pleasure to meet with. I knew he had my best interest through out the long process. He was always so thorough. There was never a time that I questioned whether he would win the case. He knew the playing field and there were never any questions left unknown. He became a friend quickly and was a great guide to have on such a difficult journey.
- Steve
Birth Injury
Birth injury refers to any physical trauma that an infant suffers during the process of childbirth. These injuries can result from a vast array of complications or errors during labor and delivery.
Read MoreRisk Factors for Birth Injuries
Your doctor must be aware of the factors that place your baby at an increased risk for injury and develop a plan of action to ensure a successful birth.
How do Birth Injuries Happen?
Birth injuries can occur for a variety of reasons but are often preventable. Learn about the ways in which medical negligence can lead to a birth injury.
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopothy
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopothy (HIE), also known as birth asphyxia or hypoxic brain injury, is a type of birth injury resulting from oxygen deprivation.
Brachial Plexus Injury
This type of birth trauma affects the network of nerves that controls movement in the shoulder, arm, wrist, hand, and fingers. It may result from excessive force or other delivery errors.
Brain Bleed Birth Injury
An intracranial hemorrhage occurs when an infant’s brain experiences bleeding before, during, or soon after birth. There are different types depending on the location and severity of the bleeding.
Ready to Take Action? Here's What Happens Next.
When you are ready to explore your legal options, the path forward is simpler than you might expect. It starts with a single conversation.
When you reach out, you will speak with an attorney who understands the complexity of pediatric malpractice and birth injury cases. You will have the opportunity to share what happened, ask questions, and get honest answers about whether pursuing a claim makes sense for your family.
No Financial Risk. No Upfront Costs.
One of the most common concerns families have is whether they can afford to pursue a case, especially when they are already facing mounting medical bills and caregiving expenses. That concern is understandable, and it should not stand in the way of getting answers.
Our attorneys handle pediatric malpractice and birth injury cases on a contingency fee basis. That means there are no upfront costs, and you pay nothing unless your case is successfully resolved.
The only thing a free consultation will cost you is a little time, and it could make all the difference for your child's future.
When you are ready, we are here.
