Adoption 101: The Legal Fundamentals

Birth Injuries – What Do You Do Now?

18 December 2015

Brayden Miles

Families rely on hospitals to provide care to expecting mothers throughout the pregnancy and while giving birth. This time is stressful, emotional and wonderful, but with so many things that can go wrong, it can be hard to enjoy the things that go right.

When doctors, nurses and the medical facilities do not provide the appropriate care to a mother, things can go terribly wrong for both the mother and the baby. When injuries are sustained during prenatal care or child birth, families can face years of emotional distress, financial difficulties and struggles that can barely be imagined. In these cases, the negligent party must be held accountable for the damages that they have caused. If you, or someone that you know has suffered a loss or an injury during the following questions have likely crossed your mind.

What can you do if a baby is injured during birth?

Don't hesitate to contact a personal injury lawyer. He or she will be able to assist you in determining what the best course of action to take will be. You will be walked through the process carefully and learn what medical records you need to compile and what activity needs to be recorded to prove your case in court. He or she will know exactly what needs to be done to make the person responsible for the baby's injuries pay for their neglect.

How do you choose a lawyer to represent your family?

Time isn't always on your side in these situations, but you should take the time to carefully consider the lawyer that will represent your family. Find a personal injury lawyer that is well-practiced in birth injury cases and that has a proven track-record. This will be the best lawyer to get you what you will need to care for your baby for the next several years.

What are the time constraints to file a lawsuit?

Each state has its own statute of limitations when it comes to filing personal injury lawsuits. Some states permit these cases to be filed up to eighteen years after the baby is born, while others only give you a single year to take action.

The best thing you can do for your family if a baby or the mother is injured during birth is to talk with an attorney (like those at Conway Pauley & Johnson PC Attys). He or she will help you determine if you have a solid case and help you plan what step to take next.

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If you've decided that you want to adopt a child, the first thing you should do is reach out to a family law attorney. While it may not seem logical to get an attorney involved from the start, it's important that you protect yourself legally from the beginning. After making the decision to adopt, I have been through the process several times. I created this site to help other adoptive parents understand what they can expect from the entire process, including the legal support you're likely to need. I hope this information helps you feel more confident in this major life decision.