Bronx Birth Injury Lawyer

Common Birth Injuries in the Bronx

A birth injury refers to a physical injury that a child suffers before, during, or shortly after delivery.

It’s estimated that 1 out of 143 babies are injured at birth each year in the United States.

Birth injuries can vary in severity, with some healing shortly after birth, and others requiring a lifetime of care.

There are many different types of birth injuries, including:

• Cephalohematoma, when blood accumulates between the baby’s scalp and skull
• Cerebral palsy, a group of disorders that can affect a baby’s nervous system and brain
• Erb’s palsy, when the brachial plexus nerves near the shoulder are damaged
• Facial nerve injuries or paralysis
• Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), a lack of blood or oxygen to the brain
• Injuries to the brain or brain damage
• Intracranial hemorrhage
• Skull and/or bone fractures
• Spinal cord injuries
• Untreated jaundice, which can lead to kernicterus, a form of brain damage from a buildup of bilirubin

If your child suffered a birth injury, it may have been caused by a medical professional’s error or their failure to properly respond to a situation. We can help you determine if malpractice or negligence may have occurred.

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Since 1979, Sokolove Law has secured over $962 Million for families affected by birth injuries.

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Examples of Medical Malpractice & Birth Injuries

When a doctor or health care provider fails to follow accepted standards of care or makes a mistake, they can cause harm to a child, which is known as medical malpractice.

While there are different causes of birth injuries, many of these injuries are unfortunately caused by preventable medical errors.

Medical mistakes that can result in birth injuries include not:

• Accurately interpreting X-rays
• Performing a necessary C-section
• Properly monitoring the baby during labor and delivery
• Responding to signs of fetal distress
• Using medical instruments like forceps or vacuum extractors correctly during delivery

At Sokolove Law, we have a team of registered nurses on staff with decades of labor and delivery experience. They can help parents understand if medical malpractice or negligence may be responsible for their child’s condition.

“What I’ve learned from working in the hospital is what is supposed to happen during a normal delivery. It helps me spot the red flags or situations that could potentially cause an injury to a child or mother.”
– Kristin Proctor, Registered Nurse with Sokolove Law

How a Birth Injury Lawyer in the Bronx Can Help

As a national birth injury law firm, Sokolove Law has decades of experience helping parents across the country pursue compensation for their child’s birth injuries.

If you have a case, our lawyers will handle every step of the legal process for you, so you can focus on your family.

Our birth injury attorneys in the Bronx can:

• Determine if you may be able to take legal action during a free case review
• Investigate your child’s injury and gather evidence to prove it could have been prevented
• File your Bronx birth injury lawsuit within any state-specific deadlines
• Negotiate a birth injury settlement with the defendants
• Fight on your behalf in court before a judge and jury if a settlement isn’t reached

Working with an experienced Bronx birth injury attorney can help level the playing field against the hospitals, insurance companies, and doctors that may be standing between you and the justice your child deserves.

Let us handle the legal legwork for you and pursue compensation for your child’s care. Call (800) 995-1212 now to get started.

Our Past Bronx Birth Injury Settlements

At Sokolove Law, we’ve recovered over $962 Million in birth injury compensation for families across the country, including those in the Bronx.

Our past birth injury settlements and verdicts in New York include:

• $8 Million for an Albany child with cerebral palsy
• $6 Million for a child in West Hempstead who developed CP from untreated jaundice
• $4.1 Million for a family affected by birth injuries
• $3.25 Million for a child who developed cerebral palsy
• $2.5 Million for a Bronx family impacted by CP
• $1.99 Million for the family of a child with Erb’s palsy
• $1.62 Million for a child with CP who had their umbilical cord wrapped around their neck

Settlement and verdict amounts are determined by various factors, including the severity of a child’s birth injury, current and future medical expenses, and other related expenses.

“After hours of labor, my daughter arrived unresponsive, with severe bruising and swelling on the back of her head. Thankfully, Sokolove Law fought for justice and the best care for my child. The compensation they secured for my daughter has been life-changing.”
– New York City Mother & Firm Client

While there's no guarantee of compensation from a lawsuit, our Bronx birth injury lawyers will fight for the most compensation possible in your case.

Let Our Birth Injury Attorneys in the Bronx Fight for Your Family

At Sokolove Law, we know the confusion and hardship that can follow an unexpected injury, particularly when it’s your child who’s been hurt.

Every Bronx birth injury attorney on our team has the resources and skills necessary to stand up for your family and pursue the compensation your child deserves.

Our birth injury attorneys in the Bronx have: 

• Over 45 years of experience
• A proven track record of success, with over $962 Million in birth injury results
• Registered nurses on staff who can answer any questions you may have
• No costs for legal services unless we secure compensation for you

Your family matters to us, and we are here to fight on your behalf. Call (800) 995-1212 now or fill out our contact form for a free case review.

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