We Understand The Devastation Of Birth Injuries
In such traumatic circumstances when medical professionals have been negligent in their duty of care to infants and expectant mothers, clients depend on legal counsel from Wise Morrissey, LLC. We have the medical malpractice experience to secure appropriate financial compensation for birth injuries and a child’s subsequent medical needs for therapy, surgery or care, even if injuries are not apparent for months or years afterward.
Successful delivery of a healthy child depends on many factors, including the skills used and care taken by doctors and other attendants. An error before, during or immediately after delivery can mean devastating damage to an infant such as:
- Oxygen deprivation that causes brain damage, developmental disorders or death
- Cerebral palsy
- Erb’s palsy and shoulder dystocia
- Meconium aspiration
If your child suffered a birth injury, you need a compassionate, knowledgeable lawyer on your side. Our attorneys are parents, too, and never forget that your family needs a supportive advocate right now. We’ll treat you with care as we pursue full and fair compensation for you.
Some Common Questions
What Does It Take To Prove That A Doctor Was Negligent During Delivery?
Every case of medical malpractice is unique, so the strategy for proving negligence will depend on the facts of the case. When we represent your family, we will begin by conducting a thorough and independent investigation into what went wrong and why. If your child’s injuries occurred due to oxygen deprivation, for instance, we would dig deeper to determine when that deprivation likely occurred, whether the baby and mother were being monitored, and whether the deprivation could have been prevented by a different decision from the doctor (such as by ordering an emergency C-section without delay).
Because the practice of medicine is complex, we often collaborate with expert witnesses who can explain to jurors what the expected standard of care would have been for health care providers in that situation and how the doctor negligently failed to meet that standard of care.
Is Every Birth Injury The Result Of Medical Malpractice?
No, it isn’t. Patients can and do experience adverse outcomes in health care even when providers do everything right. If your baby suffered a birth injury, the injury alone is not proof of malpractice. However, you do deserve to know what happened and to receive an explanation as to what likely went wrong. If the physician/hospital won’t give you any answers and refuse to even discuss it, that defensive posture could indicate a cover-up. You would be wise, in that case, to consult with an experienced attorney like those at our firm.
How Much Does It Cost To Raise A Child Who Suffered A Birth Injury?
As mentioned above, every case is unique. That being said, birth injuries can define the entire course of a newborn’s life. If the injuries are severe and will make it impossible for the child to become an independent adult, the lifetime costs of care and support can easily reach tens of millions of dollars. Successful plaintiffs in birth injury cases often receive millions in a settlement or jury award, but this is not because of greed or a legal system run amok. Instead, it reflects just how devastating and expensive birth injuries tend to be.
Get The Answers You Need
We offer free consultations to discuss your case. Please call our Chicago office at 312-985-0930 today. You can contact us via email if you prefer.
Successes
$895,454.54 Malpractice Settlement Reached In Placental Abruption Infant Death
A 6-day-old infant girl died as the result of a placental abruption. The infant required renal dialysis and multiple blood transfusions. Other medical conditions included…
$32 Million Jury Verdict For Cerebral Palsy From Birth Injury
A 7-year-old boy suffers from cerebral palsy and critical blindness, and is fed through a tube following a hospital staff’s failure to recognize numerous signs of…
$35 Million Settlement For Brain Injury At Birth
We represented the mother of a 5-year-old boy who suffered a severe brain injury during birth. The child’s injuries were sustained as doctors performed an…
$20.25 Million Jury Verdict For Fetal Distress Injuries
A newborn suffered brain damage and severe cerebral palsy after hospital staff failed to recognize hours of fetal distress.
$6 Million Settlement For Birth Injury
A newborn was born with cerebral palsy after being deprived of oxygen for 40 minutes during delivery.
$15 Million Settlement In Birth Injury Diagnosis Delay
A boy was born brain damaged with chronic seizures and limited movement as the result of a physician’s alleged failure to act on numerous warning…
$9.75 Million Settlement For Child’s Birth Injury
Our client was a west suburban mother whose daughter suffered a severe brain injury during childbirth because her doctors were too aggressive in inducing labor….
$6.95 Million Jury Verdict For Brain Injury At Birth
Delays in delivering an infant caused a lack of oxygen to reach his brain, resulting in spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, cortical blindness and intractable seizures.
$16.6 Million Birth Injury Jury Verdict
A girl suffers from cerebral palsy, learning disabilities and seizures after her cesarean section birth was inappropriately delayed, causing her to suffer brain damage.
$3.27 Million Jury Award For Traumatic Birth Injury
We represented a mother whose newborn suffered a severe stretch injury to the right side brachial plexus nerves (which resulted in permanent strength and range….
You Need Significant Compensation For A Child With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is one of the most serious birth injuries that an infant can sustain during labor and delivery. It can be caused by lack of oxygen to the brain, premature delivery, infection and head trauma — any of which could reflect negligent medical treatment that falls short of the required standard of care.
When cerebral palsy interferes with normal brain development — which can take months or even years after birth to be detected — the medical care necessary to help a cerebral palsy victim function and survive in society can cost millions of dollars. If it is the result of negligence of a doctor, nurse or hospital in Illinois, the lawyers at Wise Morrissey, LLC have the medical malpractice litigation skills to seek and secure the appropriate financial compensation necessary to care for the injured child.
We’re Here For Your Family
Our attorneys understand that this is a very difficult time for your family. You can rely on our compassion as we work with you to recover compensation for:
- Past, present and future medical bills
- Lost income and benefits if you have to stay home to care for your child
- Pain and suffering
- Medical equipment and medications
While money cannot undo the damage your child suffered, it can ensure that he or she gets the necessary care for the rest of their lives. It’s important to talk to a lawyer about what you and your child need today and in the future.
Please call us in Chicago at 312-985-0930 or fill out our online form. We offer free consultations.
Successes
$32 Million Jury Verdict For Cerebral Palsy From Birth Injury
A 7-year-old boy suffers from cerebral palsy, critical blindness, and is fed through a tube following a hospital staff’s failure to recognize numerous signs of…
$35 Million Settlement For Brain Injury At Birth
We represented the mother of a 5-year-old boy who suffered a severe brain injury during birth. The child’s injuries were sustained as doctors performed an…
$20.25 Million Jury Verdict For Fetal Distress Injuries
A newborn suffered brain damage and severe cerebral palsy after hospital staff failed to recognize hours of fetal distress.
$16.6 Million Birth Injury Jury Verdict
A girl suffers from cerebral palsy, learning disabilities and seizures after her cesarean section birth was inappropriately delayed, causing her to suffer brain damage.
Shoulder Dystocia May Require Lifelong Medical Care
Shoulder dystocia, which occurs when an infant’s shoulder catches on the mother’s hip during child birth, is a medical emergency that happens with little warning. If there is a delay implementing procedures to help prevent injury to the mother and infant, severe injury can result.
Obstetricians are taught to look for specific signs alerting them of shoulder dystocia, and when they are present, the goal should be delivery of the infant as quickly as possible. Failure to recognize these signs or to take prompt and appropriate action violates the necessary standard of care. Our lawyers represent Illinois families when shoulder dystocia is the result of medical negligence, pursuing just compensation for the injuries suffered and the long-term medical needs.
A child who suffers a shoulder dystocia injury may experience:
- Paralysis in the affected arm
- Disfigurement
- Poor muscle control in the arm and hand
- Lack of sensation in the arm and hand
These injuries may last a lifetime. Children with shoulder dystocia need ongoing medical treatment, including physical therapy. In severe cases, the child may need surgery.
Take Action For Your Child Today
It’s crucial to ensure you receive compensation to cover your child’s medical needs. Call our office in Chicago at 312-985-0930 or complete our intake form. Your consultation is free.
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Successes
$3.27 Million Jury Award For Traumatic Birth Injury
We represented a mother whose newborn suffered a severe stretch injury to the right side brachial plexus nerves (which resulted in permanent strength and range…