Lexington Birth Injury Lawyer

Representing Parents of Injured Babies

A birth injury is perhaps one of the most devastating scenarios a family may face. Emotionally, it can be incredibly difficult to see a child suffer from a disability knowing that it could have been prevented. Financially, a birth injury can place severe strain on a family due to ongoing bills for medical care and continued care at home. An injured child may require years of surgeries, therapy, and long-term care that can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars or more over the course of a lifetime. When an injury has been caused by a careless doctor, they may be guilty of medical malpractice and should be held responsible.

Common causes of preventable birth injuries include:

• Incorrect use of forceps and vacuum extractors
• Failure to order and carry out a necessary C-section
• Failure to identify signs of fetal distress
• Failure to identify and treat a maternal infection
• Incorrect administration of Pitocin

Doctors and other medical providers have a responsibility to provide a standard level of care to patients. When they fail in this duty, they may be held liable for any injuries that result. If your child was born with a physical or cognitive injury that could have been prevented, you have legal options. We encourage you to contact Goeing Law to speak with a Lexington birth injury attorney about a potential birth injury lawsuit. You may be entitled to substantial compensation for past and future medical bills, past and future pain and suffering, and other damages.