A Louisville Birth Injury Attorney: Helping Babies In Kentucky Who Were Injured At Birth
Birth injuries are some of the most unfortunate outcomes of medical negligence. An obstetrical team, including an OB-GYN, nurses and technicians, owes every patient a duty of care, especially their youngest and smallest patients.
T.J. Smith, Attorney at Law, is a law firm in Louisville that is dedicated to helping injured clients throughout Kentucky. Founding attorney T.J. Smith has dedicated his practice to personal injury and medical malpractice. In his 30 years of service, he has won more than $250 million on behalf of his Kentucky clients.
Comprehensive Representation For Medical Malpractice Birth Injury Claims
Birth injuries can result in conditions like cerebral palsy, developmental delays or physical disabilities, which may require ongoing care and attention. Working with a birth injury attorney can help secure the resources your child needs. You and your child may be eligible for compensation if:
- A fetal monitor was not used correctly or was ignored during labor – and your baby suffered a hypoxic brain injury.
- Risk factors such as preeclampsia were not diagnosed during prenatal care and preventive actions such as a C-section were not planned for or carried out.
- A home birth service failed to plan for emergency transfers to a hospital in cases of unexpected complications during labor or delivery.
- Your premature infant went blind because of improper overdosing of oxygen in an incubator.
- Your child has spasms or poor muscle control because of cerebral palsy occurring after an OB-GYN failed to deliver your baby by C-section, as indicated.
- A high-risk condition visible after birth (such as jaundice) did not receive proper attention and care, and your baby suffered harm as a result.
Sometimes, birth injuries don’t become apparent until later in a child’s life. T.J. can help you better understand if you are eligible for a medical malpractice claim, even if you only recently realized that your child’s current challenges might have been the result of a birth injury long ago.
When A Birth Injury Results In Lasting Harm That Requires Long-Term Treatments
When a child suffers a birth injury, it can lead to various long-term health challenges. As parents, you want to ensure the best possible future for your child. Settlements obtained through a birth injury lawyer can provide crucial financial support. These funds can be used for continuous physical and occupational therapy, which are often essential for improving your child’s mobility and independence.
Therapy can enhance your child’s quality of life by addressing specific challenges and helping them reach their full potential. Additionally, financial support can cover other necessary medical expenses and adaptive equipment, ensuring that your child receives comprehensive care throughout their life.
Contact A Louisville Birth Injury Attorney For Free
If you believe that your child was harmed at birth by a medical mistake, T.J. can help. Contact T.J. Smith, Attorney at Law, for a free case evaluation and consultation. To schedule your free appointment, you can call 502-677-1429 or send an email through our website.