San Diego Birth Injury Attorney Fighting for Families Affected by Birth Injuries
The arrival of a new baby should be a time of joy, but when medical mistakes lead to serious birth injuries, that joy can quickly turn into heartache. These preventable injuries often leave lasting physical, emotional, and financial impacts on families. When facing this difficult reality, it can be overwhelming to know where to turn. Working with an experienced personal injury attorney can help you hold those responsible accountable and pursue compensation to help cover medical expenses and ongoing care. While no amount of money can erase the pain, it can offer support and a sense of justice.
At Lowe Law, APC, we’re committed to helping families impacted by birth injuries across California. Because we intentionally keep our caseloads low, we can devote the time needed to truly understand each case’s unique details and build a tailored legal strategy. Jeremiah Lowe, a skilled trial lawyer and negotiator, is dedicated to helping families get the justice they deserve.
What Is a Birth Injury?
Birth injuries are physical traumas that occur during delivery and can affect both the infant and the mother. These injuries can be severe, with long-term consequences for the family. Some common birth injuries include:
- Brain damage
- Cerebral palsy
- Bone fractures
- Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy
- Wrongful death
Often, these injuries could have been avoided with attentive, quality care. Common causes of birth injuries include improper monitoring, delayed treatments, oxygen deprivation, and improper use of delivery tools like forceps. If a medical professional’s negligence is to blame, the family may have the right to seek financial recovery through a personal injury claim.
Common causes of birth injuries include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Improper monitoring of vitals
- Inadequate or untimely treatments
- Mishandling of tools, such as vacuum extractors or forceps
- Oxygen deprivation
- Failure to timely recognize symptoms that may signal problems in delivery
When the cause of the injury results from a medical practitioner's negligence, the family may have the right to file a claim against the responsible party or their employer. Taking action allows the family to seek financial recovery for economic and non-economic damages. Because these matters can be extremely complex, reaching out to a San Diego birth injury lawyer can help ensure that the case is appropriately handled.
Building a Case for Accountability
Taking legal action in a birth injury case is complex but essential. Establishing liability often requires examining detailed medical records and consulting experts to determine if the healthcare provider’s actions were below acceptable standards. If they were, the responsible practitioner—and potentially the hospital—may be held liable.
At Lowe Law, APC, we have the experience and resources needed to build a strong case. We work with experts, thoroughly investigate, and research every angle to pursue the best possible outcome for our clients.
Schedule a Free Consultation
To schedule a consultation with Jeremiah Lowe, Esq regarding your birth injury case, please contact Lowe Law, APC at (619) 815-8156 today.
