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Attorney Erik H. Olson

Compassionate Representation After A Birth Injury

Birth injuries can have profound and lasting effects on both children and their families. If you believe your child has suffered a birth injury due to medical negligence, it’s crucial to seek legal guidance from a birth injury attorney. A skilled Atlanta attorney can help you understand the challenges of your case, what options you have in your unique situation, and what advantages legal representation offers you.

At The Olson Law Firm, LLC, we understand the complexities of these cases and can help you pursue justice and secure the compensation necessary for your child’s future well-being. We take the time to provide our clients with the support and compassion they need in such a delicate time, and we are prepared to fight to bring reckless medical professionals to justice.

How Birth Injuries Can Appear In A Child

Birth injuries refer to the harm sustained by a newborn during labor and delivery but can appear in a wide range of forms. These injuries can range from minor to severe, with long-term consequences, including injuries such as:

Cerebral Palsy: A group of disorders affecting movement and muscle tone, often resulting from brain damage during birth.
Erb’s Palsy: A nerve injury that affects the arm, usually caused by shoulder dystocia during delivery.
Hypoxic Brain Injury: Occurs when the brain is deprived of oxygen, leading to potential developmental delays.
Birth Asphyxia: A condition where the baby does not receive enough oxygen before, during, or after birth.
Shoulder Dystocia: A complication where the baby’s shoulder gets stuck during delivery, potentially leading to nerve damage.
Fetal Distress: Signs of distress in the fetus, often indicating a lack of oxygen or other complications.

Any number of factors can result in these and other serious injuries, and knowing how to spot the primary causes of these accidents can help you decide if you qualify for a medical malpractice claim.

Typical Causes Of Birth Injuries

Birth injuries often stem from medical malpractice during labor and delivery such as labor and delivery negligence. Common causes include:

Medical negligence: Failure to recognize or address complications during labor.
Improper use of medical tools: Misuse of forceps or vacuum extractors can lead to severe injuries.
Failure to monitor fetal distress: Ignoring signs of fetal distress can result in critical injuries.
Delayed C-section: Not performing a timely cesarean section when necessary can lead to birth trauma.

We take the time to review every detail surrounding the injuries your child sustained and look for the root cause to hold the proper party accountable while building the strongest case we can for our clients.

What Is At Stake From Birth Injuries

Birth injuries can have lasting impacts on a child’s life, requiring ongoing medical care, therapy and support. These injuries also come with serious financial burdens, including medical bills, lost income, continued therapy and treatments, medical equipment and more. Earning fair birth trauma compensation is a means for you and your family to have the resources you need to adapt to the needs of these injuries, and we are prepared to help you navigate the legal process and advocate for your child’s rights, ensuring you have the resources to support their long-term needs.

Answering Your Birth Injury Questions

These types of claims can be very complex, and our clients commonly have questions about their situation. To help you get the information you are looking for, here is a FAQ with some of the most pressing questions we get:

What should I do if I suspect my child has suffered a birth injury caused by medical negligence?

If you suspect your child has a birth injury due to medical negligence, seek medical evaluation to assess the injury’s extent. Keep thorough documentation about everything related to the injury, and contact a birth injury attorney immediately.

How can I tell if my child’s birth injury was caused by medical malpractice?

The best way to determine malpractice is by speaking with an attorney with experience in birth injury medical malpractice who can review medical records, consult with experts, and help establish if negligence occurred.

How is medical negligence proven in birth injury cases?

Proving medical negligence requires demonstrating that the health care provider breached their duty of care, causing harm to the child. We can help you prove negligence by collecting evidence, consulting with witnesses, and obtaining the medical records in your case.

What types of compensation can I seek for a birth injury?

Every injury claim is unique, and the compensation you may receive in your claim would be as well. Our goal as your legal representation is to seek compensation for all the economic and noneconomic costs of your injury, including lost income, medical bills, pain and suffering, and more.

What is the statute of limitations for filing a birth injury lawsuit in Georgia?

In Georgia, most parents have two years from the birth injury to file a claim. These claims can take months or years to resolve, so it is important to act as fast as possible to settle them.

Can I file a birth injury lawsuit if the injury was not immediately apparent?

Yes, you can file a lawsuit even if the injury was not immediately apparent. In Georgia, the statute of limitations may extend in cases where the injury is discovered later.

Start Your Birth Injury Claim Today

If you believe your child has suffered a birth injury due to negligence, contacting a skilled birth injury attorney is the first step in seeking justice and securing the support your child needs. Call us at 404-448-2806 or email us here to schedule your initial consultation today.