Medical Malpractice Involving Children
When a delivery room doctor or nurse makes a mistake due to carelessness, negligence or incompetence, serious injuries and complications can affect the infant, the mother and the rest of the family for many years into the future. Birth injuries can also result in wrongful death and the resulting pain can be difficult for families to handle. Holding doctors accountable for birth injuries is important for the process of closure and recovery.
At the law firm of John J. Hopkins & Associates, our attorneys have more than 30 years of experience dealing with personal injury and medical malpractice claims, including those stemming from birth injuries. We understand how deeply these types of injuries can impact families, and along with diligent representation, we also provide legal service that is compassionate and dedicated to our clients' rights.
Common Types of Birth Injuries
By being responsive and aggressive about recovering compensation for families who have a newborn that has been affected by birth injuries, we not only serve the needs of our clients, but help to ensure that future mistakes can be avoided. We have handled cases involving a wide range of birth injuries, including:
- Cerebral palsy
- Erb's palsy/brachial plexus injury
- Forceps injuries
- Shoulder dystocia
- Hematoma
- Brain damage and paralysis
- Preterm delivery complications, such as asphyxia (lack of oxygen)
- Other types of birth defects and injuries
Compensation in birth injury cases is complex because it may not only be necessary for immediate medical treatment, but also for continuing care that will last throughout the lifetime of the child. Our firm is committed to properly evaluating claims and pursuing appropriate amounts of compensation for our clients.
Talk With Us About Medical Malpractice in the Metro East
At John J. Hopkins & Associates, our lawyers have built a strong reputation among the legal community of Southern Illinois for providing service that is focused and dedicated to client needs. Contact us to learn more about our practice and to discuss your potential claim at a free initial consultation. Call our Alton office toll free at 888-779-6064 to make an appointment. All cases are taken on a contingency basis.
