Childbirth Injuries and Other Malpractice-Related Injuries to Children
During pregnancy, most parents entertain thoughts about what their child might grow up to be: a scientist, a musician, an athlete — maybe even a president. A childbirth injury can destroy those hopes and dreams, and rob a child of a future filled with possibilities.
The attorneys at Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder, PC represent families whose children were seriously injured by medical negligence during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or after birth. When the negligence of a doctor, nurse, hospital, or other health care professional causes harm to a newborn, we pursue financial compensation for damages.
We have won significant financial compensation for clients whose children suffered a wide range of childbirth injuries, including:
- Cerebral palsy
- Erb's palsy
- Klumpke's palsy
- Hypoxia — lack of oxygen to the brain
- Stroke, hematoma and other brain injuries
- Anesthesia-related injuries
- Injuries from fires in the delivery room or nursery
- Bone fractures
- Forceps injuries
- Hospital-acquired infections
Fair Compensation for Childbirth Injuries
While no amount of money can truly compensate for the damages caused by a childbirth injury, a fair verdict or settlement can help a family afford the special care and services their child may need. We work with certified life care planners to project the lifetime costs caused by the childbirth injury. Medical and rehabilitation expenses, adaptive devices and equipment, and modifications to make a home handicapped-accessible are among the many expenses we assess.
If you believe your child was the victim of OB-GYN malpractice, please contact the attorneys at Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder, PC. We offer a free consultation to discuss your case and describe your legal options. From offices in Bridgeport, Stamford, Danbury and New Haven, Connecticut, our medical malpractice lawyers represent clients throughout the state.
