Birth Injury Lawyer in Maywood, CA

When a newborn suffers an injury during birth due to medical negligence, families face overwhelming emotional distress and financial burden. At Moseley Collins Law, we understand the profound impact a birth injury can have on your family's life. Our dedicated team of birth injury lawyers in Maywood, California provides compassionate legal representation to families seeking justice for their children's preventable injuries.

Birth injuries can occur during pregnancy, labor, or delivery when healthcare providers fail to meet the standard of care. These injuries may lead to temporary conditions or result in permanent disabilities requiring lifelong medical attention and specialized care.

The consequences of birth injuries extend beyond the immediate physical harm. Families often experience significant emotional trauma and face substantial financial challenges due to ongoing medical treatments, specialized equipment, and potential loss of income when caregivers must reduce work hours or leave employment entirely.

Birth injuries can manifest in various forms, ranging from mild conditions that resolve over time to severe disabilities requiring lifelong care. Some of the most common birth injuries include:

• Cerebral Palsy: A neurological disorder affecting movement and muscle coordination, often resulting from oxygen deprivation during birth
• Brachial Plexus Injuries: Damage to the network of nerves controlling the shoulders, arms, and hands, commonly occurring during difficult deliveries
• Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): Brain damage resulting from insufficient oxygen and blood flow during birth
• Erb's Palsy: Paralysis affecting the upper arm and shoulder due to nerve damage during delivery
• Shoulder Dystocia: When a baby's shoulder becomes lodged behind the mother's pubic bone during delivery
• Facial Paralysis: Pressure on facial nerves during birth causing temporary or permanent facial weakness
• Fractures: Particularly of the clavicle or skull, occurring during difficult deliveries
• Caput Succedaneum: Swelling of the soft tissues of the baby's scalp
• Cephalohematoma: Collection of blood between the skull and periosteum

Birth injury cases fall under the complex area of medical malpractice law, which requires specialized knowledge and experience. At Moseley Collins Law, our lawyers possess over 40 years of experience handling birth injury lawsuits. We understand the intricate medical and legal aspects involved in these cases.

Building a successful birth injury lawsuit requires thorough investigation and evidence collection. Our legal team works with experts to review medical records, identify deviations from the standard of care, and establish causation between negligent actions and your child's injuries.

Birth injuries often necessitate extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, assistive devices, and potentially lifelong care. Our lawyers calculate the full extent of damages, including:

• Current and future medical expenses
• Rehabilitation costs
• Specialized equipment and home modifications
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of quality of life
• Lost wages for caregiving parents

While we have won millions for our clients in birth injury cases, each case is unique and evaluated based on its specific circumstances.

The legal system can be overwhelming, especially when you're simultaneously caring for an injured child. Our birth injury lawyers guide Maywood families through each step of the legal process, handling paperwork, deadlines, negotiations, and court appearances while keeping you informed and involved in decision-making.

Moseley Collins Law proudly serves families throughout Maywood and neighboring communities in Los Angeles County. Our birth injury lawyers are committed to providing accessible legal representation to families throughout:

• Bell
• Bell Gardens
• Commerce
• Cudahy
• Huntington Park
• Vernon
• East Los Angeles
• South Gate
• Walnut Park
• Florence-Graham
• Lynwood
• All surrounding neighborhoods within Maywood

Maywood and the surrounding area is served by several healthcare facilities where births take place. If your child suffered a birth injury at any of these or other facilities, our lawyers can investigate what occurred. Local hospitals include:

• White Memorial Medical Center
• St. Francis Medical Center
• Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center
• Beverly Hospital

If you suspect your child's birth injury resulted from medical negligence, it's important to consult with a birth injury lawyer as soon as possible. California law imposes strict time limits, known as statutes of limitations, on filing medical malpractice claims.

Parents should be vigilant for signs that might indicate a birth injury, including:

• Delayed developmental milestones
• Abnormal muscle tone (too rigid or too floppy)
• Difficulty sucking or feeding
• Excessive drooling
• Seizures
• Arched back while crying
• Lethargy or excessive fussiness
• Favoring one side of the body
• Limited range of motion in limbs

If you notice these or other concerning symptoms, seek medical attention promptly and consider consulting with a birth injury lawyer to understand your options.

At Moseley Collins Law, we offer free consultations to families concerned about potential birth injuries. During this consultation, we listen to your story, review available information, and provide guidance on potential next steps. While we cannot provide legal advice unless we represent you, we can help point you in the right direction even if we cannot take your case.

If we determine your case merits further investigation, our team will gather and analyze all relevant medical records, consult with experts, and build a comprehensive understanding of what happened during pregnancy, labor, and delivery.

Once we've established evidence of negligence, we'll file a birth injury lawsuit against the responsible parties, which may include doctors, nurses, hospitals, or other healthcare providers involved in your child's birth.

During the discovery phase, both sides exchange information and evidence. This often leads to settlement negotiations, where we advocate vigorously for fair compensation that addresses your child's current and future needs.

While many birth injury cases settle out of court, Moseley Collins Law prepares every case as if it will go to trial. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, our experienced trial lawyers will present your case to a jury, seeking justice for your child.

With over 40 years of experience representing injured clients, our firm has the knowledge, resources, and determination to handle even the most complex birth injury cases.

We understand that behind every case is a family going through one of the most challenging times of their lives. Our lawyers provide compassionate, personalized representation focused on your family's specific needs and goals.

Moseley Collins Law has secured millions in compensation for birth injury victims, helping families access the care and resources their children need. Our hundreds of 5-star reviews on Google reflect our commitment to client satisfaction and successful outcomes.

We represent birth injury clients on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no lawyer fees unless we secure compensation for your child. This allows families to pursue justice regardless of their financial situation.

If your child has suffered a birth injury due to medical negligence in Maywood or surrounding areas, don't face this challenging time alone. The compassionate birth injury lawyers at Moseley Collins Law are ready to help you understand your legal options and pursue the compensation your family deserves.

Call us today at 800-426-5546 for a free consultation. While we cannot guarantee specific outcomes, we can promise to provide dedicated, knowledgeable representation focused on securing the best possible future for your child.