New Jersey Birth Injury Lawyers

Fighting for Full Compensation After a Birth Injury

If a doctor, nurse, or hospital failed to meet the standard of care of care during pregnancy, labor, or delivery and caused preventable injuries as a result, they can be held financially responsible for resulting damages. Depending on the nature of birth injuries, these damages can include:

• Medical bills and future medical expenses
• Long-term care, education, and rehabilitation
• Expenses for medications and medical devices
• Lost income and lost future earnings
• Pain and suffering / emotional anguish
• Disability / loss of quality of life
• Other economic and non-economic losses

In birth injury cases, it is often crucial that families fully illustrate all of the losses they suffered due to a provider’s negligence – as well as the losses they are likely to incur in the future. This includes the time, costs, and emotional investment associated with caring for a child with permanent disabilities, delays, and special needs.

At Levinson Axelrod, P.A., we know the future of children and families can depend on the compensation they recover in birth injury actions. We fight aggressively for the maximum recovery possible.

Birth Defects

Birth defects and birth injuries are not one in the same:

• Birth defects are congenital or hereditary, meaning they are present at birth
• Birth injuries result from some type of trauma during pregnancy or childbirth

While birth defects are sometimes hereditary, they can also be caused by other deleterious factors. This can include exposure to dangerous products or substances or toxic exposure on another’s premises. If someone else’s negligence played a role in causing birth defects, it may be possible for families to financially recover damages from the responsible parties.

NICU Errors & Birth Injuries

Babies are often admitted to the NICU because they were delivered prematurely and / or they are having breathing problems. Nurses, staff, and doctors must all carefully monitor and treat the child during this time. Even the smallest of medical errors could lead to a devastating brain injury.

• Overventilation
• Failure to properly oxygenate / ventilate the baby
• Lack of treatment for respiratory distress
• Inattention or lack of monitoring
• Delayed or improper resuscitation following birth
• Failure to treat conditions or problems efficiently and properly
• Failure to recognized / treat seizures
• Medication errors or negligence

To speak with a New Jersey birth injury attorney about your rights and options, call or contact us online for a FREE consultation.