Birth Injury Lawyer 

Childbirth is a beautiful event, yet it can bring immense pain to parents if complications arise. When unexpected issues occur, families can be thrown into turmoil. Preventable medical errors can lead to injuries that jeopardize the futures of both newborns and mothers. Who is safeguarding them?

Lowell “The Hammer” Stanleyis the birth injury lawyer who’ll fight for you. Our team of birth injury attorneys has over 30 years of legal experience fighting for injury victims. Let us keep your family safe from medical negligence.

Why Hire a Birth Injury Lawyer?

No parent wants their child to miss out on life’s important milestones. However, birth injuries can affect a child’s future development. In the United States, about three babies every hour are born with birth injuries. Overall, about 30,000 babiesare born with some kind of birth injury every year in the US. 

A birth injury lawyer, like those at The Hammer Group, can build a compelling case if such an incident affects your family or loved ones. If a child has a serious birth-related injury, a settlement can be life-changing. Expert birth injury attorneys can help with birth injuries such as cerebral palsy, brain damage, spinal cord damage, nerve damage, and more. 

An expert legal team will help you file a birth injury lawsuit against the doctor, medical professional, or the hospital. This legal action will be over irresponsible medical care during pregnancy, delivery, labor, or aftercare. Most such cases end in settlements where victims are compensated for the damages. If someone has failed to act appropriately during patient care, a birth injury lawyer can help.

What Types of Birth Injury Lawsuits You Can File 

Birth injuries can be of any type, physical, mental, or developmental. If you have faced complications or medical negligence during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or shortly after birth causing injuries, you can file a lawsuit. The most common types of birth injuries include:

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsyis a group of disorders resulting from damage to the brain, occurring before, during, or shortly after birth. These injuries affect movement and muscle tone. Signs to watch for include difficulty moving, muscle stiffness, developmental delays, and cognitive challenges in your child, which may indicate cerebral palsy.

Skull Fractures

Skull fractures during birth can lead to brain damage and bleeding. They can cause severe complications after birth. Improper use of delivery tools or excessive force during delivery can cause skull fractures.  

Brain Damage

Lack of oxygen or asphyxiation during birth can cause severe brain damage to a child. This can lead to conditions like cerebral palsy, cognitive challenges, behavioral issues, or even physical paralysis. 

Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries are very rare. However, such injuries during birth can have serious consequences. Spinal injuries can lead to paralysis and other physical issues.  

Nerve Damage

Another common birth injury is nerve damage, especially injuries to the brachial plexus nerves. A difficult birth or c-section can lead to Erb’s palsy, affecting the infant’s shoulder, arm, and elbow. This can lead to paralysis, weakness, and loss of sensation in the affected arm. Nerve damage can also cause future facial paralysis.

Jaundice and Other Conditions

Conditions like untreated jaundice can lead to brain damage and persistent pulmonary hypertension in the newborn. These conditions, if not addressed promptly, can cause lasting health issues.

Wrongful Death Birth Injury Lawsuit

If a birth injury leads to the death of a child, families may have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit. A birth injury lawyer can hold medical professionals accountable for their negligence and help you get compensated for medical bills, funeral expenses, and emotional suffering.

How We “The Hammer” Group Help

At Lowell “The Hammer” Stanley Law Group, we understand the emotional and financial stress that comes with caring for a child with a birth injury. Here is our simple 3-step process that has made us the leading birth injury lawyer.

  • Free Case Evaluation: We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your case and legal options. Contact us now if anyone in your family has suffered a birth injury. 
  • Comprehensive Case Handling: Our team starts by gathering your medical records and handles everything until you receive substantial compensation. Lowell Stanley has an expert legal team with over three decades of injury law experience.
  • Ongoing Support: Our legal team assists you with any inquiries and efficiently takes action against medical malpractices.  We ensure that the child or mother receives the required treatments and the deserved compensation.

Get In Touch Now

If your child has suffered a birth injury due to medical negligence, don’t wait to get justice. Lowell “The Hammer” Stanley Law Group is here to protect your family and fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact us todayto schedule a free consultation and take the first step towards healing.

Whether improper prenatal testing, a medical error, or a misdiagnosis caused your child’s injury, Lowell Stanley has the experience necessary to build a strong claim on your family’s behalf. From our office in Norfolk, we’re able to help clients throughout Virginia, including Virginia Beach, Hampton Roads, and Williamsburg. And since we work on a contingency fee basis, you won’t owe us a cent unless we get money for you.

So don’t wait to get the aggressive legal representation you need. Contact Lowell Stanley for a free case evaluation—dial (757) 459-CASH or complete our free online form today.