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Birth Injuries – New York Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC Fights for Families

 

“I hold hospitals accountable for their actions.” – Jonathan C. Reiter

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Birth injuries are among the most upsetting medical malpractice cases we handle at New York City’s Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC. When your child suffers a serious injury or dies due to a mistake made by a delivery doctor or surgeon, these medical professionals need to be held accountable for their actions.

That’s why it’s critical you contact us. Our experienced New York birth injury attorneys know how to investigate these complicated cases and have a strong track record of success. In case after case, we consistently secure large settlements and verdicts for families in New York.

This money enables parents to care for their children, especially if they have a life-long disability due to a birth injury. This money also sends a strong message to hospitals that such behavior will not be tolerated. Discover what we can do for you. Call (212) 736-0979.

What types of birth injury cases does attorney Jonathan C. Reiter handle?

Birth injuries cover a wide a range. Some of the most common medical malpractice cases we handle involving birth injuries include:

  • Cerebral palsy
  • Shoulder dystocia
    • Brachial Plexus injury
    • Erb’s Palsy
    • Klumpke’s Palsy
  • Brain damage
  • Oxygen deprivation
  • Bone fractures
  • Paralysis

What are signs of birth injuries?

You may have given birth and sense that something is not right with your newborn. Even if you think the birth went smoothly, a doctor or nurse may have made an error that wasn’t obvious to anyone. But there are signs of birth injuries:

  • Poor nursing
  • Seizures that develop within 24 to 48 hours after birth
  • An APGAR score of 5 or less at five minutes; 7 or less at 10 minutes
  • “Floppy” body five minutes after birth
  • No cry before the child is 10 minutes old (unless the baby has a breathing tube in his or her throat)
  • Prolonged resuscitation of the baby after delivery
  • If the baby must stay in the hospital after the mother goes home

Why should I hire New York personal injury lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter?

When you have a results-driven attorney on your side, you can take an aggressive stance against hospitals and their insurance companies after your birth injury accident. We know how to handle complicated legal cases from start to finish, including:

  • Carefully reviewing medical records for any inconsistencies
  • Consulting with medical experts and fellow doctors
  • Dealing directly with hospitals and their insurance companies
  • Negotiating with insurance companies on your behalf
  • Filing a birth injury lawsuit if necessary

Whatever it takes, no matter how much work we have to do, we will not rest until justice is served. Helping families like yours during such a difficult time drives us to work harder every single day. Your case truly matters here.

People don’t want excuses. They want results. Contact us. We can help.

Don’t let hospitals or other large corporations intimidate you. Take a stand. Contact us. We can work with you to develop a strategy that addresses your specific legal needs. Best of all, you only pay us if you win. That’s because we work on a contingency basis.

People don’t want excuses when they have a legal problem. They want solutions. They want results. And that’s exactly what we deliver. Don’t wait to take legal action. A delay could affect your ability to be fairly compensated. Call (212) 736-0979 and schedule a free consultation.

Remember, you didn’t do anything wrong. You shouldn’t have to suffer financially because of someone else’s mistakes. Contact Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC, today. We’re ready and eager to help your family get your lives back on track.

Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC

Empire State Building

350 5th Ave #6400

New York, NY 10118

Local: 212-736-0979