Birth Injury Lawyers in Pearland

Helping Families Obtain Justice and Maximum Compensation for Preventable Birth Injuries

Having a baby should be one of the most exciting and happy events for any family. Nevertheless, sadly, some medical professionals fail to exercise reasonable care during the birthing process or directly afterward, which results in preventable injuries.

However, birth injury cases are considered to be medical malpractice and can be overly complex and challenging to prove. Additionally, although many birth injuries are readily apparent when the baby is born, in other instances, the injuries may not be noticed until later stages of development.

Suppose you believe that your child has suffered a birth injury. In that case, you may be entitled to file an injury claim to recover financial compensation from the medical professional(s) responsible for the injuries. The Kahn Law Firm, P.C., has extensive experience handling birth injury claims and would be honored to assist you with your case. Contact our law offices and ask to schedule a free consultation to discuss your legal options.

What is Considered a Birth Injury in Texas?

Before anyone considers filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, they must understand the difference between birth injuries and birth defects.

Birth injuries occur as the direct result of negligent actions or inaction on the part of medical professionals during the labor and delivery process. Conversely, birth injuries occur while the baby is forming in the womb before the child is born. Some examples of birth defects often include missing limbs, Down’s Syndrome, or cleft palate.

Some of the most common reasons that birth injuries occur include:

Prolonged labor
Botched or failure to perform a C-section in a timely manner.
Failure on the part of healthcare professionals to recognize fetal distress.
Medication errors.
Improper use of birthing tools such as a vacuum or forceps.
Ineffective prenatal care.
Excessive force on the child’s upper body as they exit the birth canal.

If your child has suffered a preventable birth injury, contact The Kahn Law Firm, P.C., and ask to speak with one of our experienced birth injury lawyers, who will provide you with a free case review.

What are the Most Common Types of Birth Injuries?

Sadly, many birth injuries that are investigated are often deemed to have been preventable had medical staff exercised proper precautions. Although numerous birth injuries can occur, some of the most common birth injuries include:

Brachial palsy: When the brachial plexus, the network of nerves in the spinal cord that controls the arms and hands, is injured, it could result in brachial palsy, the inability to move or rotate the arm. In some instances, movements return in a few months but also could result in permanent nerve damage.
Erb’s palsy: Erb’s palsy may occur during prolonged labor or if the child’s head and neck are pulled to the side while their shoulders are also trying to pass through the birth canal. Erb’s palsy may result in the child experiencing a lack of arm movement or paralysis
Cerebral palsy: Cerebral palsy is preventable in most cases and is frequently the result of the misuse of forceps during birth or oxygen deprivation and causes irreversible damage to a child’s brain.
Skull fractures: Skull fractures may result from birth trauma as a result of the misuse of birth instruments.

If your child suffered a birth injury due to a lack of proper medical care, contact our law firm to consult with a knowledgeable birth injury lawyer immediately.

How Can I Hold the Responsible Party Accountable for My Child’s Birth Injury?

If your child has suffered a birth injury, the first step you must take is to consult with an experienced lawyer immediately. All Texas medical malpractice lawsuits are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. As a result, individuals have only two years from the date of the injury, or the time the child’s injury was discovered to file a claim.

Before filing a claim or birth injury lawsuit, individuals must consult with an attorney who can thoroughly review all medical records to determine the extent of the child’s disability. The degree of the child’s injuries may be tied directly to how much compensation you may be able to recover.

The Kahn Law Firm, P.C., is committed to holding medical professionals accountable for childbirth injuries and will fight hard to ensure your child receives the justice they deserve.

What Makes Your Birth Injury Lawyer the Right Choice to Help Me Obtain Compensation for My Child’s Injuries?

The Kahn Law Firm, P.C. is passionately committed to helping families obtain maximum compensation in birth injury claims and lawsuits. Our birth injury lawyers recognize that your child’s injury can take an emotional toll on you and other family members.

One of the main aspects that our birth injury lawyers focus on is helping clients recover money that will pay for ongoing care and medical expenses.

For this reason, we make it our mission to help families recover financial compensation for medical bills and other expenses related to their child’s birth injuries.

Contact our Pearland, TX law offices by calling 713-999-6549 and ask to schedule a free consultation with an experienced birth injury attorney who will review your case and determine what legal action may be appropriate for your case.