West Virginia Birth Injury Medical Malpractice Attorney

If your family has suffered due to the birth injury that your infant sustained during delivery, it is important you speak to an experienced West Virginia birth injury attorney today. Many birth injuries are avoidable and occur because of the negligence or mistakes of the medical professionals who were delivering your baby. Contact the Fitzsimmons Law Firm today to discuss your case and find out if you have a medical negligence claim.

Birth Injury Frequently Asked Questions

If your family suffered a birth injury, you may be asking yourself why this happened, how it could have been avoided, and what to do next. The following questions may be helpful in determining you course of action.

What constitutes a birth injury? Any injuries that were sustained during the delivery process may be considered birth injuries. Additionally, some pre-existing conditions can lead to a birth injury if not treated properly and closely monitored during the course of the pregnancy.

What caused this birth injury? There are many common causes of birth injuries. Hypertension in the mother, if not properly treated, can lead to a birth injury. But even smaller incidents can lead to a birth injury. During a difficult birth a doctor may have to use forceps to help deliver the baby, and if too much force is applied, they may cause nerve and tissue damage. Small incidents may have larger effects and therefore should be carefully noted.

My child has sustained a birth injury. What should we do now? If your child has suffered due to a birth injury, seek medical help from a doctor you trust. Talk to an attorney immediately. During this time, it is extremely important to keep thorough record of all medical visits, prescriptions, diagnoses, etc. You may want to seek a second or third opinion on your child's injuries.

Could this birth injury have been avoided? Many birth injuries, though not all, are entirely avoidable, and are the result of medical negligence. If you think your child's injury was the result of negligence or malpractice on the part of any of the doctors or nurses that were taking part in the delivery of your infant, you should contact an attorney to discuss the details of your case and see if you have a viable claim.

Birth Injury Lawyer Serving West Virginia

The Fitzsimmons firm is dedicated to helping the victims of medical malpractice get restitution for their pain and suffering. The firm is comprised of some of the country's top attorneys who have been individually recognized for their contributions to the field and practice of law. They have helped their clients win hundreds of multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts and they may be able to help you.

If you or your loved ones suffered a birth injury, contact a West Virginia birth injury lawyer from the firm today.