Rhode Island Birth Injury Lawyer

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Common Birth Injuries in Rhode Island

A baby gets an exam by a doctorA 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.

Common birth injuries in Rhode Island include:

  • Bleeding in the brain
  • Brachial plexus injury
  • Brain damage or swelling
  • Cephalohematoma (accumulation of blood above the skull but under the scalp)
  • Cerebral palsy (CP)
  • Erb’s palsy
  • Facial nerve injury or paralysis
  • Fetal distress or lack of oxygen in the brain
  • Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy or HIE (when the brain doesn’t receive enough oxygen or blood flow)
  • Injuries from forceps or vacuum extraction
  • Intracranial hemorrhages
  • Jaundice and kernicterus (brain damage from untreated jaundice)
  • Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
  • Nerve damage
  • 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.

How Does Malpractice Cause Birth Injuries?

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 in court.

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.

Some of our past Rhode Island birth injury settlements and verdicts include:

  • $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.

Get the Help Your Child Deserves

If you have a case, our birth injury lawyers can fight for the compensation your family deserves.

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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.

Call (800) 995-1212 now or fill out our contact form to get started with a free case review.

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Rhode Island Birth Injury Attorney FAQs

How are birth injuries in Rhode Island caused by medical malpractice?

There are many different causes of birth injuries, but many are unfortunately a result of preventable medical errors.

Common medical mistakes that can result in birth injuries include not:

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

Sokolove Law has nurses on staff who can help you understand your child’s injury and if it may have occurred as a result of malpractice.

Who can file a Rhode Island birth injury lawsuit?

You may be able to file a Rhode Island birth injury lawsuit if:

  • Your child suffered an injury before, during, or shortly after being born
  • Their injury was the result of a preventable medical error

See if you have a case now for free by filling out our contact form or calling (800) 995-1212.

How much does a Rhode Island birth injury attorney charge?

At Sokolove Law, there are no hourly fees or out-of-pocket costs to work with our Rhode Island birth injury attorneys.

We work on a contingency-fee basis, which means we only get paid if your case results in compensation.

Call (800) 995-1212 now to see if our birth injury lawyers in Rhode Island can fight for you.

What is the birth injury statute of limitations in Rhode Island?

In Rhode Island, the statute of limitations on birth injury claims is only 3 years after your child’s injury or when it was discovered.

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.

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Local Rhode Island Areas We Serve

While Sokolove Law helps people throughout the country, we provide our services to people across the entire state of Rhode Island as well.

Sokolove Law serves locations across Rhode Island, including:

  • Barrington
  • Bristol
  • Burrillville
  • Central Falls
  • Charlestown
  • Coventry
  • Cranston
  • Cumberland
  • East Greenwich
  • East Providence
  • Exeter
  • Foster
  • Glocester
  • Hopkinton
  • Jamestown
  • Johnston
  • Lincoln
  • Little Compton
  • Middletown
  • Narragansett
  • New Shoreham
  • Newport
  • North Kingstown
  • North Providence
  • North Smithfield
  • Pawtucket
  • Portsmouth
  • Providence
  • Richmond
  • Scituate
  • Smithfield
  • South Kingstown
  • Tiverton
  • Warren
  • Warwick
  • West Greenwich
  • West Warwick
  • Westerly
  • Woonsocket
  • And more

Rhode Island Zip Codes We Serve

As a national law firm, Sokolove Law can help families wherever they may be in the U.S., including across the state of Rhode Island.

Some of the zip codes we serve in Rhode Island include: 

  • 02806
  • 02809
  • 02813
  • 02814
  • 02816
  • 02817
  • 02818
  • 02822
  • 02828
  • 02830
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  • 02914
  • 02915
  • 02916
  • 02917
  • 02919
  • 02920
  • 02921

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  1. Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety. “The Financial and Human Cost of Medical Error.” Retrieved from: https://betsylehmancenterma.gov/assets/uploads/Cost-of-Medical-Error-Report-2019.pdf. Accessed on October 15, 2024.
  2. MSD Manual: Professional Version. “Birth Injuries.” Retrieved from: https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/pediatrics/perinatal-problems/birth-injuries. Accessed on October 15, 2024.