Jacksonville, NC Birth Injury Lawyer
Birth injuries typically occur when medical professionals fail to recognize a potentially problematic pregnancy, or when a labor and delivery team fails to properly monitor either the mother or the baby for signs of trouble. The resulting emotional and physical trauma can be devastating to families.
At The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick, P.A., our Jacksonville personal injury attorneys are committed to helping accident victims and their families in North Carolina recover maximum compensation for their long-term medical and financial needs. Our personal injury lawyers are prepared to help you explore your legal options when it comes to medical malpractice and birth injuries.
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Can Improper Prenatal Medical Care Harm Both Mother And Child?
When medical professionals do not follow the standard of care for health monitoring prior to labor and delivery, the consequences can be severe for both mother and child. Many birth injury cases involve undiagnosed or improperly treated conditions, including:
- Diabetes
- Preeclampsia
- Infections
Can Some Delivery Room Procedures Cause Birth Injuries?
Surgical errors, emergency room errors, and other preventable mistakes made during the labor and delivery process can result in injuries such as:
- Cerebral palsy
- Erb’s palsy
- Shoulder dystocia
- Brain damage
Forceps, vacuums, and other instruments used during labor and delivery can be harmful if they are not employed correctly. Our birth injury lawyers will thoroughly review the circumstances of your case to determine whether medical malpractice occurred, provide legal advice and explore what your options are for moving forward.
Is There A Time Limit To Filing A Birth Injury Lawsuit in North Carolina?
Yes, there is. The state of North Carolina has a law, known as the Statute of Limitations, which limits the amount of time you have to bring forward a lawsuit for birth injuries. That law sets that time period as three years. Should you allow that period to pass without filing a lawsuit, you have given up your opportunity to do so. While three years may seem like a long time, your birth injury attorneys will need to interview witnesses, medical professionals, review evidence, and more. Performing all of these duties takes time, so to be sure, time is critical. Don’t wait. Contact the legal team at our law offices as soon as you can.
Contact Our North Carolina Birth Injury Attorneys Today
If you believe that a birth injury resulted from medical malpractice, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick, P.A., online or call us at 910-378-0556 today to schedule a free consultation with a birth injury attorney in Jacksonville, NC, and learn more. With offices in Jacksonville, NC, our law firm provides personal injury representation to accident victims across North Carolina.
