Los Angeles Birth Injury Advocates
Bringing a new baby into the world is supposed to be one of the happiest times in the life of a parent.
But, maybe during the birthing process someone in the delivery room failed to recognize the signs of fetal distress. Your baby suffered a lack of oxygen causing other serious birth injuries or brain damage. Sadly, this may have been prevented by something as simple as a timely C-Section. When things go wrong during the birth process and birth injuries occur, jubilation can quickly turn into misery.
The medical error that caused harm to your baby is certainly a tragedy. At The Heller Law Firm, we work with California parents whose baby has suffered various birth injuries. For more than 35 years, we have helped babies, the most vulnerable of all people, recover the compensation necessary for life-long care.
To arrange a free consultation with a lawyer who can help in your time of crisis, call us at 866-461-5791 or contact us on-line.
Your Child Has a Right to Live With Dignity
While many children suffering a birth injury may only live a short while, recent studies have shown a life expectancy of 15-20 years may be possible in some circumstances. Insurance companies want juries to believe the worst and award a minimal amount of compensation.
Your child has a right to live a life of dignity no matter how long he or she is on this earth. We rely on a multitude of experts and studies to prove your child's life care needs, including medical care and equipment as well as occupational and physical therapy needs, far into the future.
When you bring a birth injuries lawsuit, you and your attorneys are focused on holding the medical professionals, hospital or any other applicable entity accountable for what happened. Proving liability is complex. It is our job to convince a jury a physician or nurse has deviated from a standard and this breach was an act of negligence.
We understand your baby's future is in our hands. We do not take that responsibility lightly. Attorneys at our firm work to secure financial compensation allowing your child to live with dignity and maximize their potential.
How are Birth Injury Cases Developed?
The first step is to obtain all the medical records from the hospital, including fetal monitor strips, x-ray, CT scan and MRI results. Once your baby's records have been secured, we have them reviewed by a Board Certified OB/GYN and/or an experienced midwife or OB nurse. When their reports indicate negligence, we file the lawsuit.
During the lawsuit, we take depositions of everyone who was in the labor and delivery room. We also request portions of the hospital's medical policies and procedures manual to determine whether or not the hospital employees complied with their own rules and regulations. Presenting cases in a multi-media fashion, we often create a "Day in the Life" video to show a jury what a typical day looks like for your baby. We work to create the most compelling picture of what happened to your child and why he or she deserves compensation.
To discuss your options for your baby's future, contact us on-line or by calling 866-461-5791.
