The childbirth process should be a joyous time for families. Bringing a child into the world can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and doctors, nurses and medical professionals have a responsibility to ensure that the birth process is as easy and safe as possible for expecting mothers. Unfortunately, injuries and trauma during the birthing process happen all too often in the U.S, and many children and families will suffer devastating and permanent injuries that can result in a lifetime of medical care and even death.
It is estimated that between 6 and 8 out of every 1,000 infants born in the United States will suffer from some type of birth injury. That means that nearly 28,000 people per year are born with some type of birth injury that will affect them for the rest of their lives. If your child has suffered a birth injury, contact our Baton Rouge, LA, birth injury lawyers to give you your best chance at receiving justice.
Birth Trauma
Medical conditions resulting from birth injuries or trauma include:
• Cerebral Palsy
• Erb’s Palsy
• Fetal Distress
• Brain Damage
• Spinal Cord Injuries
And more
If your child suffered from a birth injury or birth trauma that resulted from negligence by a doctor or nurse, a medical mistake, or any other type of hospital error, you may be entitled to compensation. In addition to the trauma and pain of suffering a birth injury, the lifetime costs of care for a child dealing with any of the above conditions can be astronomical.
Who is Responsible?
You and your family should not be held responsible for the medical bills, physical rehabilitation, and therapy costs that can accompany a serious birth injury. If you believe that your child was injured at birth due to the negligence of a doctor, nurse or another medical professional, Gauthier Amedee can provide the help you need right away.
Our experienced Baton Rouge, LA, birth injury lawyers at Gauthier Amedee have helped many families dealing with the tragedy of a serious birth injury. We know how devastating these injuries can be, which is why we get to work on your case immediately. We will investigate how the injury occurred, establish liability, and determine the estimated future cost of care for your child.
At Gauthier Amedee, our attorneys provide the dedicated and aggressive representation you need to secure the maximum compensation for your claim.
Call Gauthier Amedee today at 225-647-1700 to receive a FREE, confidential consultation about your case. You will speak with a compassionate Baton Rouge, LA, birth injury lawyer that will help provide the answers you seek.
At Gauthier Amedee, you never have to pay any attorney’s fee up front. In fact, we only get paid after you do. And if there is no recovery, there is no attorney’s fee. It’s that simple. We’re here to work hard for you and to make sure that your rights are fully protected.