Bronx Birth Injury Lawyers

Dedicated Attorneys Representing Victims of Birth Injury in the Bronx

The birth of a child should be one of the most joyous occasions in a person’s life. Unfortunately, tragedy can happen before, during, and after labor that can result in a traumatic birth injury to a child. Birth injuries can occur naturally as a part of labor and delivery, but they can also be prevented.

Medical professional failed to administer proper care, did not follow hospital procedures, or allowed a prolonged, difficult labor resulting in an injury to the child, they may be held liable.

Preventable birth injuries can cause lifelong, irreparable damage. It is vital to hold a wrongful or negligent party responsible. Birth injury litigation is complex and may result in a lawsuit against multiple parties. Only an experienced birth injury lawyer can assist you in getting the maximum compensation for you and your family.

How We Can Help

At the Law Firm of Asaro & Associates, we understand that no amount of money can repair the harm that was done to your child. When someone is at fault for a birth injury, they must be held accountable.

Our firm works as a deterrent for negligent actors. We will aggressively represent you and your family, in order to obtain the highest settlement or verdict available in your case. We want to ensure that these preventable injuries do not happen again.

We do not get paid unless you win your lawsuit. If you believe your child was injured as the result of another person’s negligence or wrongdoing, contact the Law Firm of Asaro & Associates today for a free consultation.

Birth Injuries Caused by Medical Negligence

Unfortunately, medical professionals sometimes make errors that have devastating consequences for their patients. For example, a doctor may have been able to prevent unnecessary harm to mother and child by ordering a cesarean section after monitoring for fetal stress.

Failure to provide adequate monitoring before, during, and after labor may make a doctor liable for any injuries a baby experiences, as these errors would be considered negligence or medical malpractice.

Medical errors that can result in birth injury include:

• Failure to perform emergency cesarean section / delayed performance of a cesarean section
• Failure to diagnose infections or other serious conditions in mother or baby
• Prescribing medications to a pregnant mother that are harmful to her baby
• Improper use of forceps, vacuum, or other surgical instruments during delivery
• Failure to recognize and address fetal distress

Types of Birth Injuries

There are many different kinds of birth injuries. One of the most common birth-related injuries are head and neck injuries. Head injuries can result from the use of forceps, unnecessary force exerted during labor, and oxygen deprivation. Birth injuries to the head and neck can result in infant death. Medical professionals are required to provide adequate care to prevent unnecessary trauma to both the mother and child during labor and delivery.

Other common birth injuries include:

• Brain hemorrhages
• Brachial plexus (neck and shoulder nerve injury)
• Fractures and broken bones
• Perinatal asphyxia
• Cerebral Palsy
• Erb’s Palsy
• Swelling of the baby’s skull
• Bruising
• Paralysis

Hiring the Right Birth Injury Lawyer in the Bronx

The pain a parent goes through when a child is hurt by someone else’s negligence or malpractice is unimaginable. The attorneys at the Law Firm of Asaro & Associates are here to help. We will fight hard to ensure that you receive maximum compensation for your case. Due to the complex issues associated with birth injury litigation, it is essential that you hire an experienced attorney who not only knows the law but also medicine.

Unlike many big firms, our office is not a revolving door for attorneys and paralegals. Our staff has worked together for years. We treat every client with the dignity and respect they deserve, ensuring that your case receives the focus and attention it needs to be successful.

Contact the Law Firm of Asaro & Associates today for a free case evaluation.