Lake County Birth Injury Attorneys

Experienced advocates for the rights of babies and their families

We know you hoped you would never have to hire a birth injury lawyer. No parent should have to witness the frightening, traumatic effects of medical negligence on what should be the happiest day of their lives. We know that filing a claim against gargantuan medical facilities and their employed professionals is very daunting. That is why The Eisen Law Firm and their dedicated team of Lake Country birth injury attorneys are here to help. As soon as you hire our firm, we begin working tirelessly on your claim to protect the rights guaranteed to your child and ensure that you and your loved ones get the necessary compensation.

How do I know if my situation qualifies for a birth injury claim?

Like any medical procedure, childbirth has its risks. Even with a careful physician, many complications can arise before, during, and after childbirth. However, negligence on behalf of medical professionals can also cause complications resulting in severe damage to your newborn. In such a case, a medical malpractice claim might be appropriate.

To be successful, your claim must prove that:

• The medical professional/facility owed reasonable care to the child;
• The medical professional/facility failed to provide reasonable care either because of a negligent act or a negligent omission (failure to act); and
• The child suffered damages as a result of this failure.

When someone is taken into a hospital for childbirth, that facility and all physicians involved have a duty to provide reasonable care to that person. Therefore, the first element is rarely disputed.

However, the second and third elements are almost always disputed. To prove the second element, an attorney must rely on a medical witness, expert in their field, to testify to the difference between standard practices and the practices used by the physician. For example, consider a physician that failed to notice that the baby’s heartbeat was irregular during labor contractions, resulting in decreased oxygen supply to the baby’s brain. An expert medical witness in this case would explain the standard practices and procedures that could have and should have been used to prevent the injury. Most unsuccessful medical error lawsuits are lost because of an ineffective expert witness. For that reason, The Eisen Law Firm has a network of reliable medical professionals, expert in their various specialties, who they routinely consult on cases.

With regards to damages, types of damages can include:

• Emotional distress
• Pain and suffering
• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Cost of future medical care
• Funeral and burial expenses

There are many other types of damages in addition to these that may be available in a birth injury case.

Common newborn injuries

Not all birth injuries cause a lifelong disability. The most frequent birth injuries include:

• Swelling
• Broken bones
• Bleeding
• Nerve injuries
• Blood vessel rupturing
• Bleeding under cranial bones

In unfortunate circumstances, more grave birth injuries can occur. These include

• Cerebral Palsy
• Neonatal Falls
• Brachial Palsy
• Spinal cord injury
• Injuries to the mother including: organ damage, sepsis, sterility, and death.

There are deadlines for filing your Birth Injury Claim so Contact leading Lake County birth injury attorneys today for a free consultation

If you or your newborn suffered injuries before, during, or after birth, it may be due to medical error by your health professional or hospital. Officially, you have until your child’s 19^th birthday to file a claim, but there are many strategic reasons to file well before that deadline. To explore whether you have a birth injury case and whether compensation may be available to you and your family, contact The Eisen Law Firm today. We offer free consultations and will explore your legal options. To schedule a consultation, call 216-687-0900 or contact us online.