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Birth injuries can be devastating for both parents and children, often leading to lifelong medical complications. While not all birth injuries can be prevented, taking certain precautions can reduce the risk. If your child is injured during birth due to medical negligence, it’s important to understand your legal rights. In this video, Tabor Law Firm, LLP, experienced birth injury attorneys in Indianapolis, explains how birth injuries can be prevented and what to do if your child is injured.
By the end of the video, viewers will understand how birth injuries can be prevented and what their legal rights are if a child is harmed due to medical negligence.
Contact an Indianapolis Birth Injury Attorney Today
If your child was injured during birth due to medical negligence, contact Tabor Law Firm, LLP in Indianapolis at 317-236-9000 or contact us online for a consultation. Our experienced birth injury attorneys can help you understand your rights and pursue compensation for your family.
Birth Injury FAQs
- How can birth injuries be prevented? Regular prenatal care, monitoring high-risk pregnancies, proper use of delivery tools, and timely C-sections can help prevent many birth injuries.
- What are the common types of birth injuries? Common birth injuries include cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, fractures, and facial paralysis, often caused by medical negligence during delivery.
- Can I file a lawsuit if my child was injured during birth? Yes, if the injury was caused by medical negligence, you can file a medical malpractice claim to seek compensation for medical expenses and future care needs.
- What compensation can I receive for a birth injury? Compensation may cover medical expenses, pain and suffering, future care costs, and loss of earning potential for the child.
- How long do I have to file a birth injury claim in Indiana? In Indiana, the statute of limitations is generally two years from the date of the injury, but exceptions may apply for minors.
