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birth injury law firms Injury Litigation

Birth injuries can cause serious disabilities that can impact your child's quality of life. The medical treatment they require can be expensive and lengthy.

A reputable lawyer can start a lawsuit for birth injuries as well as investigate the incident, gather evidence, present the case for negligence, and assist you in settlement negotiations or at trial if needed.

Settlements

In a majority of medical malpractice lawsuits, the plaintiff and defendant negotiate a settlement before the case goes to trial. Both parties can avoid the high and stressful court costs and receive compensation for the plaintiff. If there is no trial, a jury will decide whether the defendants owe the plaintiff compensation and how much amount they have to pay.

The first step to receive financial compensation for birth injuries in your child is to prove the doctor who gave birth to your child had a professional relationship with you, and that he did not fulfill this duty during the birthing process. You can do this by using medical records and hospital invoices. Your lawyer will also have to collect evidence that proves the breach led to the injuries to your child.

Once you have the evidence, your attorney will present a complete set of demands to the malpractice insurance companies of the defendants. This document includes a written statement detailing the injuries suffered by your child, along with supporting documentation. The malpractice insurer will review the request, and either take it or leave it. If the demand is rejected, your lawyer will bring a lawsuit.

In the event of the outcome of a successful lawsuit for birth injuries, your attorney may recommend placing part of your settlement or award in a special trust for children with disabilities. This will enable your child to use the funds to fund things like medicine and physical therapy as well as home modifications.

Trials

In certain cases, lawyers will try for a settlement in order to settle the issue without having to go to court. Settlements offer the plaintiff with financial compensation and results in an official agreement that resolves the case.

A team of lawyers will gather evidence to show that medical professionals did not meet the highest standards of care and caused injuries. Lawyers for the defendants also gather evidence to refute the claims. The attorneys will meet to negotiate a settlement. If a settlement isn't reached the case will be sent to trial.

The trial process can last for months or even years to complete. Plaintiffs can be afflicted with pain, stress and risk as they relive their child's birth injury trauma. The winning party could win a large award. The losing side can appeal the decision.

A birth injury lawyer who has experience can make a big difference in your case. A legal professional can ensure the best outcome at every stage of the litigation process, from the drafting of the demand letter, to filing the lawsuit or discovery, negotiation of settlement and trial, in the event of an appeal, if necessary. They can assist you in obtaining compensation that can change your life and the lives of your family members. A lawyer can also provide experts to support your claim. The legal team at Lipsitz Green will investigate your case to determine how the injury occurred and fight for fair compensation.

Statute of limitations

The medical profession has its own set of rules to be followed when performing procedures. These include the statute of limitations, which imposes a time limit for filing lawsuits. This limit is designed to ensure that claims are filed when evidence is available in physical form and the memories of witnesses are fresh. Even if the lawsuit is based on a solid legal basis, it can be dismissed if it is filed after the statute of limitations has expired.

For victims of birth injuries, the statute of limitations may be especially important. A successful lawsuit could provide compensation for future and current medical expenses as well as lost wages due to missing work to take care of the child, as well as emotional stress. In some cases, the juror or judge could also award punitive damage to punish defendants who have shown the most reckless of negligence.

Victims of birth injuries should have a New York attorney familiar with these types of claims. They can investigate and gather evidence to establish a case of negligence, negotiate a settlement, or go to court when required. In some instances the defendant may attempt to dismiss a case by arguing that the time limit has expired. A lawyer is able to determine whether this is the case. If the case involves public hospitals which are managed by local, state or federal authorities the possibility of a separate, and shorter time limit could be in place.

Expert Witnesses

Expert witnesses can help juries and judges to understand the evidence and facts of the medical malpractice case. They are also able to provide specialized or professional opinions and conclusions to help them make an informed decision. They can offer this advice because their knowledge and expertise is more detailed and reliable than the average person or one who has no medical education.

A lawyer can engage an expert witness to examine medical records, provide an account and assist the lawyer put together the case. The expert would sign an affidavit, and then testify in court. An expert can be an employee of a hospital or health care provider from the defendant's institution, or an outsider.

An expert's testimony should reflect the state of medical knowledge at the time of the incident. Experts should not criticize or condone the performance of a physician within generally accepted standards of practice. Experts should submit transcripts of depositions and courtroom testimony to be reviewed by a peer. They should not be a part of contracts where the fees for expert testimony are too expensive compared to the time and effort.

Parents of a child who has suffered a serious birth trauma can seek damages to cover the future costs they'll incur to care for their child, as well as any previous expenses that were that they have incurred. A lawyer who is unwavering can determine if negligence was at play in the birth injury and seek compensation to ease the family's financial burden.