The serious injury of a newborn can be one of the most devastating and heart-wrenching events for a family. Birth injury can be caused by numerous factors. Unfortunately, sometimes the reason for the birth injury is because a doctor, nurse or other medical personnel made a mistake.
Birth injury can manifest itself in many different ways. Some of the most serious birth injuries are Erb’s palsy, cerebral palsy, child brain damage and orthopedic injury.
It is important to remember that almost all birth injury cases fall within medical malpractice law and are subject to the strict rules and time lines applicable to medical malpractice law in Michigan. Failure to abide by these rules and time lines can greatly affect a person’s ability to bring a claim and recover proper compensation for both economic and pain and suffering damages.
As a result, if a family member or friend has experienced a birth injury, it is vitally important to speak to an attorney immediately to find out your rights and set forth a proper course of action if negligence has in fact occurred.
The Law Offices of Lee Steinberg, P.C. can walk you through these difficult steps, make you feel comfortable about the process, and fight vigorously for a fair and just recovery. We have the experience and the medical knowledge to determine what birth injuries could have been avoided by appropriate care.
The Law Offices of Lee Steinberg, P.C. has represented many birth injury victims, helping them and their families obtain the compensation they deserve under the law. Please contact our office directly at 1.800.LEE.FREE (533-3733) to find out your rights and how we can begin fighting for you.
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