Birth Injury Lawyers

Marianna Birth Injury Lawyers

Pursuing Justice for Victims of Medical Negligence

While pregnancy and childbirth can be an exciting time for families, it's imperative to proceed with care to ensure the health and safety of both mom and baby. Sadly, no person can provide error-free labor, and medical specialists are no exception. From prenatal healthcare providers to sonographers to obstetricians and gynecologists, there are typically many medical specialists involved in any pregnancy.

If the unthinkable happens, it's imperative to take swift legal action to protect your rights and secure fair compensation for your suffering. If you or your child suffered a birth injury, securing representation from a Marianna attorney can make all the difference. Our birth injury attorneys can protect your rights, fight for maximum compensation, and help navigate the legal complexities of filing a birth injury claim.

Our lawyers have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of the wrongfully injured. Contact us online to discuss your case with a trusted birth injury lawyer.

Protecting the Injured in Marianna Since 2008

For over 15 years, our personal injury law firm has protected the rights of injured victims in Marianna and the surrounding areas. Our attorneys have the necessary knowledge and diverse skills to help clients navigate a variety of legal matters, from workers’ compensation disputes to motor vehicle accidents. If you were wrongfully injured by someone else’s negligence, look no further than the reliable representation from our accomplished lawyers at Perry & Young

Our birth injury lawyers represent victims in Marianna and beyond. Call (850) 215-7777 to request a free consultation.

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Hiring a Marianna Birth Injury Lawyer

Our knowledgeable attorneys represent birth injury victims in Marianna and beyond.

Our firm can assist with:

Sound legal counsel: Our birth injury attorneys are well-versed in Florida’s medical malpractice laws. With over 15 years of experience, we have the necessary knowledge and training to prioritize each client’s unique needs.
Investigation and evidence: Our birth injury lawyers can assess the unique details of your case to determine an effective legal strategy to employ on your behalf.
Diverse legal skillset: With extensive experience navigating cases in personal injury and medical malpractice, you can count on our birth injury lawyers to represent your best interests.

Your Dedicated Attorneys

You Only Pay When You Collect

Our work is conducted on a contingent fee basis. This means that you pay nothing unless we make a recovery on your behalf.
Experienced Trial Attorneys

Each case is assigned to a lead attorney and a supporting attorney. This ensures continuity during the legal process and enables us to provide responsive service.
Hundreds of Millions Recovered

At Perry & Young Law Firm, we take pride in championing the rights of our clients. We have secured hundreds of millions for our clients.

Common Birth Injuries in Florida

Pregnancy and childbirth can be a magical time for families and parents-to-be. Although negligent birth injuries are the last thing that any expectant mother or father should have to worry about, birth injuries and related acts of medical malpractice are an unfortunate reality in hospitals and medical facilities.

Common types of birth injuries include:

Cerebral Palsy: This condition is generally caused by brain damage before, during, or immediately after birth. It can result in impaired motor function, muscle control, muscle coordination, muscle tone, reflex, and balance.
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): This type of brain damage occurs when a newborn's brain doesn't receive enough oxygen. HIE can result in developmental issues, physical disabilities, or even death.
Brachial Plexus Injuries (Erb's Palsy): Erb’s Palsy involves damage to the bundle of nerves that controls the arms and hands, leading to full or partial paralysis of the arm.
Perinatal Asphyxia: This condition occurs when a child doesn't receive enough oxygen during childbirth, resulting in permanent damage to the baby's organs, including the brain.
Intracranial Hemorrhage: This entails bleeding under the skull, typically caused by trauma during birth, resulting in long-term neurological and cognitive issues.
Fractures: Bone fractures can occur during a difficult delivery. During childbirth, fractures commonly affect the clavicle or collarbone.
Facial Paralysis: When pressure is put on a baby's face during delivery or the use of forceps is required, it can result in damage to the facial nerve, causing temporary or permanent facial paralysis.

What Causes Birth Injuries?

Birth injuries resulting from negligence by medical personnel can occur due to a variety of factors. Common causes of birth injuries due to medical negligence include:

Improper use of birth-assisting tools: Negligent use of forceps or vacuum extractors can result in severe birth injuries. When used incorrectly, these instruments can cause skull fractures, brain injuries, and nerve damage.
Failure to monitor fetal distress: Doctors and medical personnel should closely monitor the fetus's heart rate during labor and delivery. Failure to detect signs of distress can lead to oxygen deprivation, resulting in brain damage or other serious injuries.
Improper medication: Overdosing or underdosing medications to the mother during labor can adversely affect the baby's health. Certain medications could lead to an unusually fast or slow labor, causing distress for the baby.
Delayed cesarean sections (C-sections): If signs of fetal distress are apparent, a timely cesarean section could prevent severe birth injuries. Delay or failure to perform a necessary C-section can result in oxygen deprivation and subsequent brain damage.
Failure to diagnose and/or treat infections: Physicians should promptly diagnose and treat infections in pregnant women. Failure to do so can result in the infection being passed to the baby, causing serious harm, such as meningitis or cerebral palsy.
Failure to detect a prolapsed umbilical cord: A prolapsed umbilical cord can cut off oxygen supply to the baby, leading to serious brain damage. If this issue isn't promptly detected and managed, it can result in catastrophic injuries or death.
Mishandling of preterm birth: Doctors must adequately prepare for and manage preterm births. Failure to do so can lead to significant health complications for the baby, including lung disorders and developmental issues.

Proving Liability After a Birth Injury

While every family should be entitled to justice and compensation after a birth injury due to medical malpractice, filing a birth injury claim can be easier said than done. From insurers to biotech companies to major medical organizations, large and powerful entities have a reputation for taking advantage of plaintiffs involved in birth injury lawsuits, such as by pushing lowball settlements or using complex verbiage to deceive victims in court.

Fortunately, our birth injury lawyers can guide your steps with wisdom and honesty throughout your case.

By partnering with a qualified lawyer, birth injury victims can successfully recover damages (compensation) by establishing four key elements:

Duty of Care: After a birth injury, plaintiffs must prove that the offending party owed them a certain standard of care.
Breach of Duty: Claimants must show that this duty of care was breached by the medical provider.
Causation: In a birth injury lawsuit, plaintiffs must also show that the offending physician’s negligence directly caused the ensuing injury.
Damages: In any personal injury claim, plaintiffs must demonstrate the existence of compensatory damages to successfully secure compensation for their injuries.