Orland Park, IL Infant Brain Injury Lawyers

Medical Malpractice Attorneys for Brain Injuries During Childbirth in Orland Park

A baby's brain is incredibly fragile. During childbirth, a great deal of stress is placed on a child's body, which can lead to injuries affecting the brain. Premature infants are even more likely to suffer brain injuries. Babies with brain damage may suffer severe lifelong issues, and they may require millions of dollars in care for neurological and physical issues including cerebral palsy, autism, attention deficit disorder, and physical disabilities. Sadly, some brain injuries affecting newborn children are caused by medical negligence.

When birth injuries have led to harm to a child, parents or legal guardians can take steps to recover compensation from those who were responsible for their child's injury. This compensation can be essential for addressing the effects of an injury, providing the medical care the child needs, and addressing other concerns related to ongoing disabilities and health issues. The team at Schwartz Injury Law has a track record of success when representing families who have experienced birth injuries and other forms of medical malpractice. We can help determine whether a child's brain damage could have been prevented had doctors or other personnel followed the correct medical procedures. We will provide the representation needed to secure full compensation for the damages a family has suffered.

What Causes Infant Brain Damage?

Oxygen deprivation, jaundice, physical trauma during delivery, and infections in the mother's body can all contribute to infant brain damage. The personnel in hospitals, including doctors, nurses, and other staff members, should be aware of these risks, and they should respond quickly and appropriately to any concerns that could put a child at risk of being injured.

Some examples of medical negligence that could lead to brain damage for a child include:

• If a doctor fails to recognize fetal distress, the need for a C-section, umbilical cord problems, or placenta issues, an infant can suffer significant harm due to a lack of oxygen during labor and delivery.
• Infections may be passed from the mother to the child, or a baby may contract an infection after delivery due to the failure to follow the correct sanitary procedures. If infections are not recognized and treated quickly, they could inhibit blood flow and lead to a lack of oxygen to the brain.
• Children may experience jaundice after birth due to liver issues. While jaundice may clears up over time, it should be recognized and treated to prevent the child from suffering harm. If jaundice is not treated immediately, it can develop into a brain dysfunction called kernicterus.
• During delivery, the improper use of birthing tools such as forceps or excessive pulling on the child's head can cause brain damage.

Our attorneys can help gather evidence showing that the negligence of a physician or medical staff contributed to a child's baby's brain damage. With our experience representing clients in medical malpractice cases, we know where to look to get to the bottom of the causes of a child's brain injury. By demonstrating that an injury was caused by medical negligence, we can help ensure that a family can recover compensation from the responsible parties.

Birth Injury Compensation

An Illinois birth injury claims may be filed within eight years of a child's injury. A claim can recover compensation for costs related to:

• Doctor and hospital visits, treatments, and medications
• Physical, rehabilitative, and occupational therapy
• Ramps, rails, or other necessary home alterations
• Special education, therapy, and counseling
• Lost wages if a parent must leave or reduce work to provide full-time care

A family may also be able to receive compensation for physical and emotional pain and suffering. At Schwartz Injury Law, we will work to ensure that a family will be able to recover the full compensation needed to overcome their financial and emotional burdens. We have helped multiple clients obtain millions of dollars in compensation for birth injuries, and we understand how to maximize the amounts our clients can receive.

Contact Our Orland Park, Illinois Birth Injury Attorneys for Child Brain Damage

At Schwartz Injury Law, we understand the emotional and financial strain that your family may experience when your child suffers a brain injury. We will compile evidence of medical negligence, including medical records, any past complaints against the doctor or hospital, and other information relevant to your claim, and we will help you secure financial compensation that will fully address your family's needs. Contact our Orland Park child brain injury lawyers at 708-888-2160 for a free consultation.