New Haven Birth Defects Attorney
Our New Haven birth defects lawyers help parents obtain compensation for avoidable medical errors. At the law firm of Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante, we have been handling medical malpractice cases like this for more than 60 years. Our law firm has the resources and staff to evaluate your case properly and build a strong argument for compensation.
If you believe your care during pregnancy or delivery may have caused a birth injury, our lawyers may be able to help. Contact a birth injury lawyer at our New Haven office to schedule a free initial consultation.
Lawyers Experienced In New Haven Birth Defect Claims
Our medical malpractice attorneys have handled many claims involving birth defects in New Haven, including:
- Cerebral palsy
- Erb’s palsy
- Shoulder dystocia
- Umbilical cord injuries
- Brain damage due to lack of oxygen
- Failure to perform a timely cesarean section
- Failure to respond promptly to changes in a baby’s condition before or shortly after birth
Mismanagement at any stage of pregnancy, labor, or delivery can lead to birth injuries such as these. If you believe your child suffered due to the improper action of your doctor, nurse or midwife, the involvement of an experienced New Haven birth defects law firm is essential.
We Have Trained Attorneys And Registered Nurses On Staff To Assist You
Our medical malpractice team, with two registered nurses and skilled attorneys, consults frequently with medical experts throughout the United States. We will determine how the injury to your baby might have been prevented. We will gather medical records, interview relevant medical personnel with information about your treatment and develop a case for compensation.
We Can Also Investigate Medical Errors That Caused Injury To The Mother
Some medical errors lead to injuries to both mother and child. Anesthesia errors, such as misplacement of an epidural, can cause nerve damage in the mother. Overmedication of the mother can slow labor, increasing the risk to the baby and damaging the mother’s nervous system. Our birth defect lawyers and nurses in New Haven have developed and resolved complex medical malpractice cases involving multiple medical errors and injuries to the baby and mother.
Contact An Experienced New Haven Birth Defects Attorney
If you believe your treatment during pregnancy, labor or delivery caused damage to you and/or your baby, contact a birth injury lawyer at Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante. We serve clients throughout Connecticut.