Legal Help After a Birth Injury to Your Child
The birth of a son or daughter should be a joyous occasion. When an error by a doctor or nurse results in a birth injury, however, it can quickly turn tragic. Harman, Warren & Harris, PLLP provides compassionate representation to mothers and fathers whose babies have sustained birth injuries. We are here for you, and we truly understand the challenges you face. Our goal is to help your family obtain the best possible results that enable you to move forward.
Harman, Warren & Harris, PLLP represents injured babies and parents from throughout Montana and northern Wyoming, including Sheridan, Cody and Casper, who frequently travel to Billings for medical care. If your baby, or if the mother of the baby, sustained an injury before, during or immediately following labor and delivery, we can help. Call us today at 406-545-4377 or 1-866-894-3762 to arrange your free initial consultation with one of our lawyers.
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What went wrong? And how can we move forward?
Our attorneys understand the pain and frustration parents are experiencing at this time. Often, they want to know two things: How the mistake happened and how they can care for their child. With a passion for justice, we take the necessary steps to find answers for you. We work with medical experts to determine whether the standard of care was breached, and we seek fair compensation for injuries to your baby. It is our hope that a verdict or settlement will be reached that will provide the financial resources you and your family need to care for your child.
Our firm handles birth injuries that can involve the following:
- Cerebral palsy: When a fetus is deprived of oxygen, the baby can suffer brain damage. Cerebral palsy is a permanent condition that can be prevented by monitoring signs of distress in the fetus. When fetal distress is attended to in a timely fashion by performing a c-section, forceps delivery or taking other appropriate measures, the risk of the baby sustaining a brain injury is significantly decreased.
- Erb's palsy: Erb's palsy or shoulder dystocia can occur when the baby's shoulder is stretched or pulled during birth. This can result in paralysis of the arm, loss of muscle control and decreased or increased sensation in the arm.
- Bone fractures
- Vacuum and forceps injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal bleeding and trauma
- Bruising
The vast majority of birth injuries are caused by an obstetrician's or nurse's failure to monitor the conditions of the baby and the mother. When the proper steps are taken, injuries can be prevented.
A birth injury can be a tragic experience. With help from Harman, Warren & Harris, PLLP, you can seek the financial compensation you and your baby need to move forward. Call us today at 406-545-4377 or 1-866-894-3762 or contact us online to schedule your free initial consultation.
