Birth Injuries

If your child suffered a birth trauma resulting in long term damage and you suspect medical malpractice may have occurred, it is recommended to obtain a legal opinion as soon as possible. At O’Hare Parnagian LLP we know how overwhelming the consequences of birth injuries can be. The arrival of a new baby is supposed to be a wonderful and joyous occasion but if a baby is injured during birth, that joy is instead replaced with worry for your child’s future, discussion about potential surgery, medical appointments, restricted mobility, and medical expenses.

If your child has been injured or suffered wrongful death during birth which you believe may be as a result of medical negligence, contact O’Hare Parnagian LLP. The experienced New York medical malpractice and hospital malpractice attorneys at O’Hare Parnagian LLP will provide you with the very best in dedicated and personalized legal representation. We know birth injuries or a devastating wrongful death are traumatic and stressful and we are here to help you. Meet with us and you will come to know our aggressive yet compassionate attorneys. No matter the severity or the type of incident, the experienced attorneys at O’Hare Parnagian LLP have seen and dealt with almost everything. We will thoroughly investigate your claim, identify the negligent parties, pursue your case vigorously through a lawsuit, build the strongest case possible and achieve the best outcome in your case while holding all responsible parties accountable.

The types of birth-related injuries are many and varied and include:

• Brain injury, including hypoxic brain injury
• Cerebral palsy
• Erb’s palsy
• Untreated jaundice, causing brain damage
• Failure to diagnose and treat hypertension
• Failure to diagnose and treat uterine rupture
• Obstetric malpractice, including improper use of forceps, causing permanent impairment, disfigurement or death
• Caesarean Section injuries

Because the law limits the time in which you can bring a claim, you should contact us immediately to investigate your case. Sometimes notice must be given as early as within 90 days of the accident.

Call us at (212) 425-1401, or contact us online to set up a consultation to discuss your legal options. One of our attorneys will respond to you within 24 hours.