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Troy Birth Injury Lawyer

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New York Birth Injury Attorney Representing Clients in Troy

You should be able to expect that your obstetrician and the other members of your medical team will provide a high quality of care throughout your pregnancy, and during labor and delivery. However, any kind of mistake or error can result in a serious birth injury that can leave your newborn with serious and life-altering injuries. In some situations, birth injuries can be fatal. If you recently gave birth and your child sustained a birth injury, it is critical to seek advice from a Troy birth injury lawyer as soon as possible. Our firm can help you to hold your healthcare provider accountable and to seek the compensation you will need to cover your baby’s medical care and treatments.

What is a Birth Injury in Troy, NY?

Birth injuries can vary widely in type and severity. According to Stanford Children’s Health and the Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital, a birth injury is a term that is used to describe any kind of physical injury that occurs in the process of being born. In some cases, you may hear a birth injury described as birth trauma. Sometimes birth injuries are relatively minor and will heal in a short time, while other birth injuries result in life-long disabilities for the child.

Troy, New York Types of Birth Injuries

Birth injuries take many forms, and some do not have immediate symptoms although they can result in significant disabilities and may be life-threatening to the infant. The following are some of the most common types of birth injuries:

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Liability for Troy Birth Injuries

Who is liable for birth injuries that occur in and around Troy, New York? Depending upon the particular facts of your case, one or more healthcare providers may be responsible for your infant’s birth injuries. Examples of parties who may be at fault can include but are not limited to:

  • Obstetrician-gynecologist (Ob-gyn) who provided care for the mother during the pregnancy, or who delivered the baby;
  • Nurse practitioner who provided care for the mother during the pregnancy, or who delivered the baby;
  • Midwife who delivered the baby;
  • Physician’s assistant who assisted in labor and delivery;
  • Nurse who assisted in labor and delivery; or
  • Hospital or other medical facility where the birth occurred.

Contact Our Troy Birth Injury Attorneys

Do you need assistance filing a birth injury claim? Our Troy, NY birth injury lawyers are here to help. Contact Powers & Santola, LLP today for more information about our services.

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When someone injures you, your life gets turned upside down. Suddenly, you may face a ton of medical bills. You may be unable to work or help out around the home. Others may need to care for you around the clock. Nothing is the same.

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