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Birth Injury Litigation

Birth injuries can cause serious disabilities and affect the quality of life of your child. The medical treatment they require can be costly and long.

A good lawyer can file your birth injury lawsuit and investigate the incident to gather evidence, present the case for negligence, and represent you in settlement negotiations or at trial if needed.

Settlements

In a majority of medical malpractice lawsuits, the plaintiff and defendant negotiate an agreement prior to the case is heard. Both parties can avoid the high and stressful court costs and receive compensation for the plaintiff. In the event that the trial is not able to be concluded, a jury will determine whether the defendants owe plaintiff compensation and how much they must pay.

The first step towards receiving the financial compensation you deserve for your child's birth injury is proving that the doctor you hired to deliver your baby had an official relationship with you and breached this obligation during the birthing procedure. You can prove this using medical documents and hospital invoices. Your lawyer must prove that the breach caused the injuries to your child.

If you have the evidence the lawyer will then submit a demand form to the defendants' malpractice carriers. The document contains a letter detailing the injuries suffered by your child, as well as supporting documentation. The malpractice insurance company will look over the demand, and take it or leave it. If the demand is rejected the lawyer will make a claim.

In the event of a successful birth injury lawsuit your lawyer may suggest placing part of your settlement or award in a special trust for children who require special. This will enable your child to use the funds to fund things like medicine or physical therapy as well as home modifications.

Trials

In some cases, attorneys will try to reach an agreement to resolve the matter before going to court. A settlement provides the plaintiff with financial compensation and ends in an official agreement that ends the matter.

A team of lawyers will gather evidence to prove that medical professionals did not meet a high level of care and caused injuries. Lawyers representing the defendants will also gather their own evidence to disprove the claims. The attorneys will meet to discuss the terms of a settlement. If a settlement cannot be reached, then the case will go to the court.

The trial process could take months or years to be completed. Plaintiffs might experience stress, pain and risk as they relive their child's birth injury trauma. The winner may be awarded an enormous amount. However, a losing party can appeal the decision.

An experienced birth injury lawyer can make all the difference in your case. A legal professional can ensure the best possible outcome through each step of the litigation process, from drafting the demand letter to filing the lawsuit or discovery, negotiation of settlement and trial or, in the event of an appeal, if necessary. They can help you obtain compensation that can change your life and that of your family. A lawyer can also help you establish a an expert witness network to support your claim. The legal team of Lipsitz Green will investigate the incident to determine what went wrong and fight for reasonable amount of compensation.

Statute of Limitations

The medical profession has its own set of rules to be adhered to when performing procedures. This includes the statute of limitations, which sets a deadline for filing lawsuits. This limit is intended to ensure that claims can be filed as long as evidence is still available and witnesses' memories are still fresh. Even if the suit has a solid legal basis, it will be dismissed if it's filed after the statute of limitations has expired.

For birth injury victims the statute of limitation could be particularly crucial. A successful lawsuit can offer compensation for the victim's present and future medical expenses or lost wages as a result of working less to care for their child, as well as emotional distress. In some cases, a jury or judge may also award punitive damages to punish defendants for extreme negligence.

A New York attorney who is familiar with birth injury claims is required to represent the victims. They are able to investigate the incident and collect evidence, build a case for negligence and reach a settlement or go to trial if necessary. In some cases, a defendant might attempt to dismiss a suit by asserting that the statute of limitations has expired. A lawyer is able to determine whether this is the situation. If the case involves public hospitals which are operated by the state, local or federal government there is a separate and much shorter statute of limitations could apply.

Expert Witnesses

In the event of a medical malpractice case expert witnesses help jurors and judges understand the evidence and the facts of the case. They may also provide specialized or professional opinions and inferences to help them make an informed decision. They are able to do so because their expertise is more reputable and detailed than that of a layperson or someone without medical training.

Legal representatives can hire an expert witness who will review medical records, give a testimony and help the lawyer put together the case. The expert would sign an affidavit and then testify in court. An expert could be an employee of the defendant's hospital or health care system, or someone outside that institution.

An expert's testimony should reflect the state of medical knowledge at the time of event in the case. The expert should not condemn or excuse any action that is not in line with generally accepted standards of practice. Experts should be prepared to provide transcripts of depositions and courtroom testimony to be reviewed by a peer. They should not sign agreements where the fees for their expert testimony are inordinately high in relation to the time and effort.

Parents who have a child who suffers a serious birth injury may seek compensation for the future care that the child will require, as well as past expenses they have already paid to provide care for the child. An experienced attorney can determine whether negligence was involved in the child's birth injury and secure compensation that can alleviate the financial burden of families.

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