Monterey County Birth Injury Attorney

Fighting For Birth Injury Victims in California

Birth injuries are often tragic and may result in lifelong injuries. In some cases, they occur due to negligent medical care or a mistake made by a the following professional attending a baby's birth:

• Doctor
• Nurse
• Health care provider

Determining if your child’s injury was the result of negligence and not simply the risks of birth requires experience and resources. JRG Attorneys at Law has these and applies them to our clients’ cases to help them seek justice against obstetrical malpractice.

Robert (Bob) Rosenthal heads the birth injury department at JRG, drawing upon over 40 years of legal experience to provide highly skilled legal representation in this complex field. As an experienced birth injury lawyer in Salinas, Bob Rosenthal and our team will work closely with you and will involve medical experts to identify and expose malpractice, negligence, or wrongdoing.

Contact our firm at (831) 228-5619 to share your story in a free case evaluation with our birth injury lawyer in Monterey County.

Negligence as a Cause of Birth Injuries

To effectively handle a birth injury claim, it will be necessary to establish a link between the injury and a failure to provide proper care on the part of the attending OB/GYN or other medical professional. Examples of negligence during delivery may include:

• Excessive use of a vacuum extractor
• Improper use of delivery forceps
• Delays in nonproductive births
• Delayed C-sections
• Misdiagnosis of trauma or disease
• Preventable complications arising from a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)

Sadly, these types of negligence can often result in serious birth injuries for both the mother and the child.

What Types of Birth Injuries Can Be Caused by Negligence?

Conditions that may result from birth injuries include:

• Paralysis
• Cerebral palsy
• Brachial plexus injury
• Erb’s palsy
• Developmental delays
• Mental retardation
• Shoulder dystocia
• Fractures and broken bones
• Asphyxia
• Facial cuts and/or bruises
• Hypoxic-anoxic brain injuries

In some situations, birth injuries are avoidable with proper anticipation and recognition of certain risk factors, such as the baby’s position and size. Miscalculations made during the delivery process can lead to many serious complications and injuries, which may in turn cause specific disorders, lifelong problems, and even death.

What Damages Could Be Recovered in a Birth Injury Claim?

Families affected by birth injuries may be qualified to various forms of compensation to cover the extensive expenses associated with these injuries. Potential damages include:

• Medical Expenses: This includes past, present, and future medical costs related to the birth injury. It covers surgeries, hospital stays, doctor visits, medication, and necessary medical equipment.
• Rehabilitation Costs: Birth injuries often require extensive rehabilitation, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
• Long-Term Care: Some birth injuries necessitate lifelong care, which can be a significant financial burden. Compensation can cover the costs of in-home care or specialized facilities.
• Pain and Suffering: Non-economic damages may be awarded for the physical pain and emotional despair caused by the injury.
• Loss of Earning Capacity: If the injury impacts the child’s ability to work in the future, compensation for lost earning potential can be pursued.
• Special Education Needs: Children with birth injuries may need special education services, which can be costly. Compensation can cover these educational expenses.
• Assistive Devices and Modifications: This includes costs for wheelchairs, communication devices, and home modifications to accommodate the child’s needs.

What Can Our Firm Do For You?

In the event that negligence is a factor, Monterey birth injury lawyer Bob Rosenthal can file suit on your behalf, expertly presenting proof of substandard care in court. Deciding to file an action against your doctor requires great thought and assurance that liability exists due to negligence. Attorney Rosenthal can utilize his experience and JRG’s considerable resources to make sure you have a viable case.

We Help Families Across California’s Central Coast Region

If you suspect that your child suffered an injury during, before, or after the birthing process, and you believe the injury was not a normal complication or was otherwise avoidable, now is the time to involve our Monterey County firm.

Contact JRG at (831) 228-5619 to discuss your case with Bob Rosenthal, a birth injury attorney in Monterey County.