Many birth injuries, including brachial plexus injuries, can be prevented through attentive care and appropriate use of tools during labor and birth. If your newborn suffered injuries during labor or birth because a medical professional did not provide adequate care, you may recover compensation through a birth injury lawsuit.
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC’s brachial plexus injury lawyers in Connecticut have experience helping parents seek compensation from negligent care providers after a birth injury. Contact our office today for a free consultation.
What is a Brachial Plexus Injury?
The brachial plexus is a connected network of nerves between the shoulder and neck. These nerves carry signals to the hands and arms from the spinal cord, so injuries to these nerves can create mobility and sensory issues in the upper extremities.
Brachial plexus injuries occur when the nerves are stretched, torn, cut, or otherwise damaged. Depending on which nerves are affected and the damage severity, victims can suffer a range of symptoms and effects, from mild tingling to permanent loss of movement in one or both arms.
How Do Brachial Plexus Injuries Occur in Infants?
During labor, the baby is placed under significant pressure. If the baby is large or in a breech position, they may have trouble exiting the womb. Brachial plexus birth injuries often occur during this time as the baby’s neck, head, and shoulder are pulled in different directions by forceps, vacuum equipment, or other birthing methods.
How Does a Brachial Plexus Injury Affect My Child?
Newborns who suffer injury to the brachial plexus may experience muscle weakness, numbness, and loss of mobility, also called Erb’s palsy. Brachial plexus birth injuries can range from mild to severe and may require surgical treatment and physical therapy to achieve a full recovery. Some children suffer from permanent damage that will leave them disabled for life.
You and your family should not have to pay for the medical care and other costs of a birth injury caused by a negligent medical professional. Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC’s Connecticut medical malpractice lawyers are here to seek justice and compensation for you and your child.
What Are My Legal Options if My Newborn Sustained a Brachial Plexus Birth Injury?
It is the job of the obstetrician, obstetric nurses, and other medical care providers to ensure you receive appropriate care and treatment throughout your pregnancy, labor, and birth. If they fail to take due care or provide appropriate treatment consistent with the standard for their field, you can sue for the resulting injuries to you and your baby.
The legal process for filing a birth injury lawsuit can be complex, so you benefit from working with a personal injury team with experience handling such claims. Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC’s medical malpractice attorneys have helped injury victims recover compensation for more than 85 years. We have the knowledge and experience to help you navigate a birth injury claim and seek the compensation you deserve.
What Compensation Can I Seek for a Birth Injury Claim?
A brachial plexus birth injury can require extensive medical treatment and long-term care. You have a right to seek compensation from those responsible. Damages you could recover include:
- Diagnostic procedures
- Hospitalization
- Surgery
- Physical therapy
- Medication
You may also seek compensation for pain and suffering, lost income, diminished quality of life, and lifetime medical support if your child’s condition is long-term or permanent. Our attorneys at Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC understand how devastating a birth injury can be for you and your child. We aim to secure maximum compensation for the full scope of your losses so you and your child have the financial and medical support you need.
Why Work With Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC’s Birth Injury Lawyers?
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC is committed to getting results for our clients, and we do not back down from a fight. Attorney Paul Edwards will help lead your case with the support of our other attorneys and paralegals. With Attorney Edwards’ experience with malpractice law and insurance defense and our team’s access to medical professionals, we are well-equipped to give you a fighting chance against providers, hospitals, and their insurance companies.
When it comes to securing financial damages for your child’s birth injuries, rest assured that we will not settle for less than you deserve.
Our Team Delivers Results
We have recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts on behalf of injured victims and our team knows how to establish a strong case to achieve the best possible outcome. Some of our medical malpractice settlements and verdicts include:
- $5 million for a child who suffered permanent damage due to a medical error at birth
- $1 million for a child who was born with Erb’s Palsy as a result of medical staff negligence
Our legal team has handled numerous medical claims, so we are well-versed in medical terms, procedures, and concepts associated with brachial plexus and other birth injuries.
Consistent Communication
When you hire Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC to handle your birth injury claim, you receive competent legal representation from an assigned team dedicated to your case. Your legal team is available 24/7 to answer your questions and address your concerns.
They maintain open communication throughout your case, so you always know where your claim stands. Our firm also handles all communication, insurance negotiations, and legal filings so you can take the time you need to recover.
Comprehensive Legal Support
We conduct a comprehensive investigation into the fundamental cause of your child’s brachial plexus injuries. In addition to gathering evidence from your medical records and treatment plans, we will interview witnesses and obtain testimony from medical experts.
Using all the available information, we establish how your medical provider failed to provide adequate care consistent with professional standards. We then show how their failure led to your child’s birth injury and associated losses.
Our firm will handle every aspect of your case, from identifying the at-fault party to filing a medical malpractice claim, negotiating with insurers, and defending you in the courtroom, if necessary.
Let a Brachial Plexus Injury Attorney in Connecticut Help Your Family Today
If your newborn suffered brachial plexus injuries because of a medical professional’s negligence, we are here to help you get the compensation you deserve. Connecticut law typically limits your time to file a claim, so don’t wait – contact Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC as soon as possible to start the legal process. We offer free consultations and representation on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing for our services until we secure a final settlement or verdict in your favor.