Birth Injury Lawyer in Menlo Park, CA

When the joy of welcoming a new life is overshadowed by medical negligence, Moseley Collins Law stands ready to help families in Menlo Park and surrounding communities. With over 40 years of experience handling birth injury cases, our dedicated legal team understands the emotional and financial challenges families face when dealing with preventable birth injuries.

Birth injuries represent a profound challenge that can permanently alter the trajectory of a child's life and impact the entire family's wellbeing. Despite Menlo Park's access to premier healthcare facilities and renowned medical institutions, instances of medical negligence during crucial periods of pregnancy, labor, and delivery remain a serious concern.

When medical professionals deviate from established standards of care, resulting in harm to mother or child, California law provides families with the legal foundation to pursue just compensation through birth injury litigation. At Moseley Collins Law, we understand the complexities of these cases and work diligently to protect families' rights while seeking the resources needed for long-term care and support.

Medical negligence during childbirth can result in various serious conditions:

• Cerebral Palsy
• Erb's Palsy
• Shoulder Dystocia
• Brachial Plexus Injuries
• Bone Fractures
• Spinal Cord Injuries

• Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
• Seizure Disorders
• Cognitive Impairments
• Developmental Delays

Menlo Park residents have access to several prestigious medical facilities:

• Stanford Health Care
• Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
• Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center
• Sequoia Hospital

Our birth injury legal services extend throughout San Mateo County and nearby communities:

• Atherton
• Palo Alto
• East Palo Alto
• Redwood City
• Stanford
• Woodside
• Portola Valley
• Mountain View
• Los Altos
• San Carlos

Recent studies have provided important insights into birth injuries and their prevention:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that approximately 7 in 1,000 births in the United States involve birth injuries. The American Academy of Pediatrics has established comprehensive guidelines for preventing birth injuries, emphasizing the importance of proper fetal monitoring and timely interventions during labor and delivery.

Our experienced legal team specializes in birth injury cases and offers:

We conduct thorough investigations to determine if medical negligence contributed to your child's birth injury. Our team works with medical experts to review medical records and establish causation.

Our decades of experience allow us to effectively advocate for families affected by medical malpractice during childbirth.

We recognize the emotional and financial strain birth injuries place on families. Our team provides compassionate support throughout the legal process while pursuing maximum compensation for our clients.

Our team carefully reviews medical records, consults with experts, and documents all aspects of the birth injury to build a strong case.

We work to prove that healthcare providers failed to meet the standard of care and that this failure directly caused your child's injuries.

We fight for compensation covering:

• Medical expenses (current and future)
• Rehabilitation costs
• Special education needs
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages and earning capacity
• Adaptive equipment and home modifications

Our firm stands out for several reasons:

• Over 40 years of experience handling birth injury cases
• Hundreds of 5-star reviews on Google
• Free consultations for all potential clients
• Millions won for our clients
• No fees unless we win your case
• Comprehensive understanding of California medical malpractice laws

California law sets specific deadlines for filing birth injury claims. It's crucial to consult with a legal professional as soon as possible to protect your rights and ensure compliance with these deadlines.

Early recognition of birth injuries is crucial. Watch for:

• Delayed developmental milestones
• Difficulty feeding or swallowing
• Unusual muscle tone
• Seizures
• Limited range of motion
• Breathing difficulties
• Missed developmental benchmarks

While not all birth injuries can be prevented, early intervention can significantly improve outcomes. We encourage families to:

• Maintain detailed medical records
• Document all concerns and observations
• Seek appropriate medical care promptly
• Consider early intervention services when recommended

If you suspect your child has suffered a birth injury in Menlo Park or surrounding areas, contact Moseley Collins Law at 800-426-5546 for a free consultation. While we cannot provide legal advice until we represent you, we can discuss your situation and help point you in the right direction.

At Moseley Collins Law, we understand that legal representation is just one aspect of dealing with a birth injury. We connect families with valuable resources and support services in the Menlo Park area, including:

• Early intervention programs
• Medical specialists
• Support groups
• Rehabilitation services
• Educational resources
• Financial planning assistance