Birth Injury Lawsuit Lawyers in Denver, Colorado (CO)
Medical Malpractice, Birth Defects, and Delivery Room Errors in Denver
Having a baby is both exciting and nerve-racking. Expectant parents put their trust in medical professionals to care for mom and baby during the delivery process. Unfortunately, even with modern medical knowledge, training, and technology, many mistakes still happen in the course of births. These errors can lead to tragic results for infants and their families.
When infants suffer injuries in the birth process, families should contact a Denver birth injury attorney. An attorney can help families recover compensation that will help them to afford the necessary treatment and support.
Birth Injuries
Sometimes, the doctor or nurse may take action that leads to a broken bone that will heal in time, and in other situations, the harm inflicted leads to a permanent injury or disability. Doctors may be well-intentioned and attempt to reposition a baby or otherwise try to move the delivery along, but in the process, tear nerves in the infant, leading to permanent paralysis. If the actions were negligent, the family could collect compensation for the harm done to the infant.
Types of birth injuries include the following:
- Forceps injuries: Doctors occasionally use forceps during deliveries. While this method is approved and might even be necessary, it comes with risks, and if the medical professional improperly performed the procedure, the infant can sustain permanent and disabling consequences.
- Cerebral Palsy: Cerebral palsy is a condition that can impact a person for the entire course of his or her life. Medical errors that occur during pregnancy, delivery, or labor can lead to cerebral palsy. If the infant does not receive enough oxygen, or the physician improperly uses forceps or a vacuum extractor at birth, the baby can develop cerebral palsy.
- Erb’s Palsy: This condition results from an injury to the infant’s brachial plexus, which is a nerve center located in the shoulder. Damage to the brachial plexus can cause paralysis in the limb, atrophy of the arm muscles, and the loss of feeling in the arm. The condition is sometimes treatable but can also cause stunted growth and other life-long complications.
- Shoulder Dystocia: When a delivering doctor or nurse struggles to get an infant’s shoulders out of the birth canal, this can cause severe damage, including various types of palsies, but also brain injury and nerve damage.
- Death: In some tragic cases, infants die because of complications in the delivery room. While these incidents are rare, they still occur more than they should with the medical knowledge and equipment available today.
Many of the conditions caused by medical negligence in the delivery room lead to long term consequences for the infant and the family. The treatment and support needed to address birth injuries can put a financial and emotional strain on the parents and other caregivers.
If your infant suffered injuries in the delivery room, you could collect compensation for the harm the medical professionals caused.
Medical Malpractice Claims against Delivery Doctors
When a doctor causes harm to a baby at birth, the issue is likely the result of negligence. The family of the injured baby can file a civil lawsuit against that doctor or facility alleging medical malpractice and requesting damages. The damages will include compensation for the medical treatment required for the injured infant’s pain and suffering and other related losses. Families providing for disabled infants often need support and financial compensation to provide adequate care for the baby.
For instance, a child with cerebral palsy will likely require a variety of treatments, including medications, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, orthopedic surgery, or surgery to cut into nerve fibers.
An Attorney can Help
If your child suffered injuries during delivery or medical negligence, speak to a Denver Birth Injury Attorney from Alhasoon, Glidden & Glidden about your options for recovering compensation. Call our office 24/7/365 at (720) 487-1050 for your free case review today.
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FAQs
Can I afford a personal injury attorney?
The initial consultation is always free. If during the consultation we determine that you have a case, we will pursue your case on a contingency fee basis. When working on a contingency fee, our firm does not get paid on your case unless we recover money for you. When we collect money for your injuries, damages, and losses, we will be paid a percentage of the money we collect for you. We are commits to providing clients with a no-stress, no-hassle intake process call us today for your free consultation to see how we can help you!
What happens at the Initial Consultation and how much does it cost?
You will meet with one of our Managing Attorneys or partners at the time of your first appointment with our firm. You will never have a consultation with an office manager, paralegal, or anyone other than one of our experienced managing attorneys or partners. During the initial consultation, we spend much of our time gathering information from you about your personal injury case. It is helpful to bring as much information as possible to your initial consultation so that we can gather as much information as possible about your case so that we can properly discuss with you the facts, relevant law, and how we can assist you with your case. Information that is helpful to bring if you have it is as follows: traffic accident report, all insurance claim information and a copy of your insurance policy or information, health insurance/Medicaid/Medicare Information, medical records or bills, photographs, etc. The initial consultation is always free. We are commits to providing clients with a no-stress, no-hassle intake process call us today for your free consultation to see how we can help you!
I’m in the hospital can you come to me?
Yes, if you are in the hospital or your injuries prohibit you from being able to come to our office, one of our attorneys will come to you.
Can I still recover if I caused an accident?
Colorado has a comparative fault rule – If you were partially responsible for the accident, you may only collect damages for the percentage of fault the other driver had for the accident. In Colorado, an injured party that is 50% or more responsible for an accident is barred from recovering. In cases where fault is not clear or questionable, it is important to have the attorneys at Alhasoon, Glidden and Glidden on your side.
What Size Cases Do You Handle?
AGG law firm handles cases of all sizes, from simple to complex. Our experienced trial lawyers have the knowledge and resources to represent victims in all types of accident and personal injury cases. At AGG we are dedicated to obtaining justice for clients from all walks of life regardless of how large or small the matter.
Will the Information I Share with you Be Confidential?
Yes, because your communications with us are privileged. It is important that you fully disclose all facts of your personal injury claim including, but not limited to: prior injuries, criminal convictions, etc. This information will aide us in fully evaluating your case. The information you share with us will always remain confidential. This protection applies even when our legal representation ends or if you do not retain our firm.
How long will my personal injury case take?
Each case is unique, and it’s difficult to determine how long it will take to resolve a personal injury case. A personal injury case may settle in a few months without the need to file a lawsuit, while others can take years for the trial and appeals process to complete. We do everything we can to resolve our clients’ cases as efficiently and effectively as possible.