Birth Injuries

IOWA BIRTH INJURY ATTORNEY

EXPERIENCED REPRESENTATION FOR BIRTH INJURY CASES – (641) 424-1614

Birth injuries are just one of the many possible results of medical malpractice. Birth injuries are extremely serious, and have the potential to permanently affect a child’s quality of life. If your child has suffered a birth injury due to medical malpractice by a doctor or hospital, you have the right to file a medical malpractice claim against the responsible parties to recover damages.

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HOW DO BIRTH INJURIES OCCUR?

Birth injuries typically occur during the delivery or birth process when the delivering physician or medical team does not act appropriately follow the accepted medical standards of care. Lack of oxygen to the baby’s brain during delivery (hypoxia or asphyxia) may lead to significant birth injuries.

If there is an unnecessary delay in the delivery due to failing to correctly interpret the monitor strips, due to failing to do a caesarean section delivery rather than a vaginal delivery, or due to some other reasons, a birth injury to the brain or other parts of the body may occur. Birth injuries also occur when the umbilical cord is compressed during delivery, the placenta separates before delivery or the uterus is ruptured. If the baby is not delivered quickly under these emergencies, a significant injury affecting the brain will most likely occur.

The sad reality is that many birth injuries ultimately result in death. If your child has died due to a birth injury, we can help you file a wrongful death claim against the hospital or doctor responsible.

BIRTH INJURY CASES IN MASON CITY

If you or your child has suffered a birth injury from the negligence of a medical practitioner, the first step you should take is to seek legal guidance from McGuire Law, PLC. While some birth injuries are a result of genetics, such as Down syndrome, many could have been actually been avoided.

Oftentimes, the medical professional or medical facility involved in the baby’s delivery is actually the party at fault. If you are faced with the tragic consequences of a birth injury to your child, it is vital that you consult with a highly experienced Iowa medical malpractice lawyer who can properly evaluate your circumstances and help you explore your legal options.

EFFECTS OF BIRTH INJURIES

Birth injuries have many different types of effects, many of them being life-changing and irreversible. A child who has suffered oxygen deprivation during delivery can end up with cerebral palsy, brain damage or other serious conditions that can leave the child unable to live a normal, productive and happy life. The child may require long-term care for the rest of his or her life, leading to costly medical expenses. Parents’ lives can be destroyed by the financial and emotional impact of such an injury.

If you or someone you know has suffered through a birth injury caused by the negligence of a hospital, nurse, treating doctor or other medical professional, McGuire Law, PLC has the caring and knowledgeable attorney you need to strategically pursue maximum compensation for your losses.

HOW MCGUIRE LAW, PLC CAN HELP

When any parent is facing the overwhelming situation of a child being born with a birth injury, that parent will likely be unaware of what to do or whom to turn to. By consulting with our personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer, who has over 40 years of experience, he can help you determine the exact steps to take for your financial recovery.

Our legal staff has an aggressive and talented team of professionals, including medical experts, who can carefully prepare your case in order to help provide you with the compensation you deserve.

Contact us for high-quality assistance with your birth injury claim. Whether you live in Mason City or another part of Iowa, we are here to provide you with step-by-step guidance!

SECURING THE COMPASSIONATE LEGAL COUNSEL YOU NEED

You can depend on us at McGuire Law, PLC to provide you with the experienced legal counsel and dedicated representation you need to file a successful birth injury claim. Our Iowa medical malpractice lawyer a great deal of experience handling birth injury cases throughout Mason City, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and the State of Iowa.

We know how to properly litigate these types of cases in order to recover maximum compensation. When you exercise your right to bring a claim against the medical professional or medical facility responsible, you can ensure that your child has a brighter and better future – and that the negligent party is held liable.

To schedule a free consultation to discuss filing an injury claim, please contact our birth injury attorney at McGuire Law, PLC today.