At Sokolove Law, our Rhode Island birth injury lawyers are dedicated to seeking justice for children harmed by medical malpractice. We’ve secured over $962 Million for families impacted by preventable injuries at birth. Contact us now to learn more about your options for free.
Why Choose Sokolove Law as Your Rhode Island Birth Injury Law Firm?
At Sokolove Law, our birth injury lawyers recognize how overwhelming it can be to navigate an unexpected health condition, so we strive to make the legal process as stress-free as possible.
We’ll gather evidence and file a claim on your behalf, so you can spend your time and energy with loved ones. In fact, many of our clients never have to step foot in court to receive compensation.
Learn how our firm stands out from the rest:
Decades of Experience: For over 45 years, Sokolove Law has fought on behalf of clients injured through no fault of their own.
No Financial Risks: Our Rhode Island birth injury lawyers do not charge any hourly fees or out-of-pocket costs. We only get paid if we recover compensation in your case.
Registered Nurses on Staff: Our nurses have decades of labor and delivery experience. They can listen to your story and help you understand what may have happened.
Track Record of Success: We’ve recovered over $962 Million on behalf of families impacted by birth injuries.
Our Rhode Island birth injury lawyers are prepared to fight for you and your family.
Call (800) 995-1212 now to get started with a free case review.
A birth injury is any type of harm or injury that a child suffers right before, during, or after they are born — typically during the labor and delivery process.
Birth injuries are often the result of preventable medical errors caused by a health care professional. This is known as medical malpractice.
Shoulder dystocia (when one or both of the baby’s shoulders get stuck in the mother’s pelvis during delivery)
Skull fractures or bone fractures
Spinal cord injuries
Stillbirths and death
Umbilical cord strangulation
While some birth injuries may heal completely, others may call for lifelong medical care.
If you believe your child’s birth injury was caused by medical malpractice, a Rhode Island birth injury lawyer may be able to help you hold negligent health care providers accountable for the harm they caused.
Birth injuries can often be avoided with proper medical care — but if a medical professional makes a careless mistake during the birthing process, the baby and their family suffer as a result.
Common medical mistakes that may lead to birth injuries include:
Excessive force during delivery
Failure to properly assess risk factors beforehand
Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors
Misdiagnosis or failure to recognize a serious medical condition
Sokolove Law has nurses on staff who can help you understand your child’s injury and if malpractice or negligence may be to blame.
Call (800) 995-1212 now to learn more about your options for free. It costs nothing to speak with our team.
Steps to File a Birth Injury Lawsuit in Rhode Island
Compensation from a birth injury lawsuit can help cover the cost of your child’s treatments and improve their overall quality of life.
If you have a case, our Rhode Island birth injury lawyers will handle every step of the legal process for you, so you can focus on your child’s well-being.
“My baby had to stay in the NICU. Now, she is almost 3 and isn’t developing like other kids. Sokolove Law helped us fight for justice and get the money we needed to give our child special care and treatments." – Mother in Massachusetts & Firm Client
1. Contact Sokolove Law
Reach out to Sokolove Law and receive a free case review to determine if you may be eligible to file a Rhode Island birth injury claim.
During this time, we’ll ask you a few questions about your child’s injury, so we can better understand the specifics of your situation.
2. We’ll Gather Evidence of Malpractice
If you have a case, we’ll collect medical records, testimonials from experts, test results, and anything else needed to show that your child’s birth injury was preventable.
We also have a team of registered nurses on staff that can help make sense of what may have happened to your child.
3. We’ll File Your Rhode Island Birth Injury Claim
Your Rhode Island birth injury lawsuit must be filed within the statute of limitations, which are a set of laws limiting how long you have to file a claim.
Once these deadlines pass, you won’t be able to file a claim or pursue compensation for your child’s injury ever again.
Contact Sokolove Law as soon as possible in order to ensure that your claim is filed on time.
4. We’ll Negotiate Birth Injury Settlements on Your Behalf
Our attorneys will negotiate a Rhode Island birth injury settlement with the defendant(s), which would be the hospital or medical professionals responsible for your child’s birth injury.
The majority of cases end in a settlement, which means you may not have to step foot incourt.
If a settlement is unable to be reached, our birth injury lawyers are prepared to present your case in a trial and fight for a verdict on your behalf.
“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
Our Past Rhode Island Birth Injury Settlements
At Sokolove Law, we’ve recovered over $962 Million for birth injury victims, including children and families in Rhode Island.
$3.9 Million for a child in East Providence with cerebral palsy from malpractice
$1.1 Million for a mother in Riverside whose son is blind and has CP
$1 Million for a Providence mother whose child was injured during a difficult delivery
While Rhode Island birth injury settlement amounts depend on various factors — like the severity of the injury and the cost of the child's care — our attorneys will fight for the most compensation possible in your case.
Compensation from a birth injury lawsuit in Rhode Island can help to lessen the burden of ongoing medical treatments and other costs related to your child’s injury.
Let Our Rhode Island Birth Injury Lawyers Fight for You
As a national birth injury law firm with decades of experience, Sokolove Law has the resources and experience necessary to help you seek justice for your child’s injury.
Our birth injury lawyers in Rhode Island are compassionate, knowledgeable, and committed to providing you with the personal attention your case deserves.
We'll take the time to understand the specifics of your child’s injury and tailor our approach to meet your needs.
Let us fight for the compensation on your behalf, so you can focus on your family’s health and well-being.
We understand how difficult it can be to navigate the legal process. Our attorneys can help you figure out the time limit for your case and take action before the deadline.
Ricky A. LeBlanc is the Managing Attorney at Sokolove Law. As Managing Attorney, Ricky is responsible for all communications with prospective clients and, along with his team of paralegals and case managers, review all potential cases.