Giving birth holds risks for mother and child. In most cases, the birth process results in a healthy baby – but a medical error can result in tragedy. While some birth injuries are unavoidable, many are the direct result of fully preventable medical errors or negligence.
At Cannon & Dunphy, we understand how devastating a birth injury can be to your family. However, we also understand the need to seek justice for what occurred. A serious birth injury can lead to significant medical bills and necessitate lifelong therapy and care. We cannot undo the harm that you or your child suffered, but we can help recover and secure fair compensation to ease the financial burden that often results.
Our Milwaukee birth injury attorneys have extensive experience in these difficult cases and have recovered over $1 billion for our clients. If you believe your child’s injuries are the result of medical error or negligence, we urge you to call a Milwaukee personal injury attorney immediately.
Do You Need a Birth Injury Lawyer in Milwaukee?
Medical malpractice cases involving birth injury are some of the toughest to resolve. In addition to tight time restrictions, these cases require access to medical experts, extensive investigation, and the investment of significant professional time and financial resources in order to be successful.
At Cannon & Dunphy S.C., we have assembled a team of Milwaukee medical malpractice lawyers to support our attorneys in medical malpractice cases. We have the resources, legal skills and desire to fight for justice for you and your child.
Common Birth Injuries
Birth injuries can result in the death of your child. Even if your child survives, your child may suffer devastating injuries that affect him or her for a lifetime, including:
- Cerebral palsy
- Erb’s palsy
- Brachial plexus and other nerve injuries
- Brain damage
- Bone Fractures (most commonly the clavicle)
- Perinatal Asphyxia
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Subgaleal Hemorrhage
Causes of Birth Injuries
A birth injury with long-term consequences may be caused by a host of medical errors, including:
- Head and brain trauma
- Damage inflicted during a forcible delivery
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction
- Brain damage due to lack of oxygen
- Delayed and prolonged delivery
Any number of things can go wrong during the birthing process, and it’s up to the medical providers to ensure any kind of injury is avoided. If the worst happens, our Milwaukee birth injury attorneys have the experience to resolve your case with maximum compensation.
Who is Liable for Birth Injuries?
When it has been determined that medical negligence led to your child’s condition or death, various parties may be responsible. When filing a claim or lawsuit, we may need to name all potentially liable parties, which may include:
- The hospital
- The OB/GYN
- Nurse or nurses
- Anesthesiologist
- Equipment manufacturer (if equipment failed)
It’s important to be aware that Wisconsin has a statute of limitations for birth injury claims. In most cases, you must file a medical malpractice claim within three years of the injury. However, in cases involving a minor, the statute may extend to the child’s 10th birthday. Consulting an experienced attorney promptly is crucial to ensuring your claim is filed within the legal time frame.
Get Help from a Cannon & Dunphy Birth Injury Lawyer in Milwaukee
If your child did not survive birth or is showing signs of developmental delays or physical impairments, we can help you get answers as to how and why it occurred. As experienced Milwaukee birth injury lawyers, we excel in case development and at presenting a compelling case at trial. Call us – we can help hold the responsible party accountable for your child’s injuries. The consultation is free, and we never charge a fee unless we win.