It’s no secret that birth trauma lawsuits can be some of the most heartbreaking and complicated. However, navigating through your case properly is the best way to receive the compensation you deserve. Here’s part one of a quick FAQ to help you navigate through your birth trauma case.
What defines a birth trauma/injury incident?
The first step to understanding what constitutes a birth trauma case is knowing the difference between birth injuries and birth defects. Birth defects occur when a baby is harmed prior to its birth. Birth injuries, however, result from an error during the delivery process itself. Determining the cause of the baby’s injuries can be difficult, but making this distinction early on is necessary to determine whether or not you have a case. A birth trauma attorney can help you figure out the logistics of any legal claim you may have.
What financial benefits can families recover from winning a birth trauma case?
A successful birth trauma case can yield significant financial compensation. A professional birth trauma lawyer can help you receive funds for many types of medical care and rehabilitation services, pain, suffering, emotional distress, lost wages, and loss of enjoyment and companionship.
What are some causes of birth injuries?
Birth injuries occur when a doctor or medical professional fails to provide adequate care in delivering a woman’s child safely, even when complications arise. These cases often result from negligence from a medical professional or the prescription of a certain medication that was intended to improve the pregnancy but had the opposite effect.
How common are birth injury cases?
Birth injury cases are more common than many people think. Every year in the United States, about 2,500 people suffer from mesothelioma related death, and for comparison, there are about 28,000 birth injury cases a year. This equates to about three cases every hour, or about 7% of all births.
Ultimately, knowing the answers to these common questions can help you make the best decisions about how to handle your specific case. As with many types of lawsuits, the best way to be proactive is to seek out a reputable birth trauma attorney in your area. Stay tuned for the next post, where we’ll answer some more important questions regarding birth trauma cases.
