Birth Injuries
Queens Birth Injury Attorney
Preventable Birth Injuries & Your Child’s Care
The prospect of childbirth is both frightening and exciting for any parent. Whether this is your first child or you have been through it before, you want to be certain that you and your baby receive the best care.
If the unexpected happens and you or your child are injured, you probably have a lot of questions. It can be nearly impossible to know whether malpractice was involved, and that is why it is important to talk to an attorney who has experience with these cases.
Queens birth injury lawyer David Kates is here to offer the guidance you need. With his extensive experience in medical malpractice cases, he can get to the bottom of what happened, to determine whether your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional failed to provide a standard level of care before, during, or after delivery.
If so, you may be entitled to financial compensation to provide for your child’s medical care, therapy, ongoing treatment, and more.
A just settlement can make all the difference in your ability to provide a stable future for your child. Call (718) 866-3664to find out more about birth injuries and your child’s lifelong care.
Benefits of Hiring a Birth Injury Lawyer
As a parent, one of the most distressing situations you can face is having your child suffer aninjury during birth. It can leave you feeling helpless and unsure of what to do next. In such cases, hiring a lawyer can be crucial in securing the compensation and justice that your child deserves.
At the Law Office of David A. Kates, PLLC, our Queens birth injury lawyers can help you navigate the complex legal procedures involved in filing a birth injury lawsuit and represent you in negotiations with insurance companies and medical professionals. Justice doesn't end with money. Beyond financial compensation, a skilled medical malpractice attorney will work to help you hold responsible parties accountable for their actions and prevent similar incidents from happening to other families.
Types of Birth Injuries
There are different types of birth injuries. Some are completely preventable, and others may occur due to genetic defects or even reasons unknown. Because these are complex and technical matters, it will take a complete investigation and review of medical records to determine whether the appropriate level of care was administered to mother and baby.
The following are examples of birth injuries:
- Cerebral palsy
- Brachial plexus injury
- Erb’s palsy
- Kernicterus
- Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
- Paralysis
- C-Section injuries
- Brain damage
- Infection
- Oxygen deprivation
- Excessive bleeding
- Clavicle fractures
- Bruising or lacerations from forceps
What is the Most Common Birth Injury?
Most births happen with relatively smoothly, however birth injuries do happen. From the list above, the most common injuries are bruises, fractures, or broken bones. Clavicle fractures are the most common type of fracture. Swelling or the newborn crying when the area is touched are the typical signs of a fracture.
Bruises are very common because of how fragile a newborn's skin is. Bruises, when they do happen, are commonly found on the face, head, and the extremeties. They typically happen during the birthing process itself, but can happen if medical equipment, like forceps, are used improperly.
Results Matter
Millions of Dollars Recovered for Our Clients
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Why Choose Law Office of David A. Kates, PLLC?
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Personalized AttentionDavid will personally handle your case from beginning to end.
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TenacityDavid brings a tenacious and thorough approach to understanding complex medical issues.
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Experience & DedicationDavid has over 20 years of professional legal experience.
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Results DrivenDavid has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients.
David Kates prides himself in getting to the bottom of why a patient was hurt and neglected. Call (718) 866-3664 to discuss your case.