Los Angeles Birth Injury Lawyer
It has been said by so many parents over the years, "All I want is a healthy baby." It is every new parent's worst nightmare to hear that his or her newborn has suffered a serious injury. The fear often turns to anger when they learn that the injury occurred due to negligence and could have been prevented.
Beverly Hills Birth Trauma Attorneys
At Yarian & Patatanyan LLP in Glendale, California, we represent families who have been harmed as a result of a birth injury. Our lawyers have considerable experience in this area of the law and have recovered seven-figure verdicts and settlements for our clients.
If your child has suffered an injury due to medical negligence, you may be able to recover compensation for the losses you have suffered as well as anticipated future damages. Call 800-385-2073 for a free case evaluation with a Los Angeles birth injury attorney.
Causes of Birth Injuries
Most birth injuries fall in one of two categories — injuries from a lack of oxygen and injuries from birth trauma. Either type of injury can result in a lifelong need for medical care, rehabilitation and significant lifestyle changes. When caught early, issues like hypoxia or asphyxia — a lack of oxygen to the brain — can be treated in order to avoid significant long-term damage.
Among the most common negligence-related causes of birth injuries are:
- Compression of the umbilical cord during labor and/or delivery
- Prolapse of the umbilical cord during delivery
- Separation of the placenta before delivery
- Rupture of the uterus
The presence of any of these conditions requires that the baby be delivered quickly to reduce the chances of complication, often by cesarean section. When medical professionals fail to take action — which often must occur within 15-20 minutes — the result can be a significant brain injury or cerebral palsy.
Contact Yarian & Patatanyan LLP
We understand that nothing can compensate you for your child's loss of well-being, but financial compensation is closest thing to justice that our legal system offers parents in your position. If your child has suffered any type of birth injury due to negligence, contact us for a free case evaluation.
