At Patton Law Practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, we represent clients who have been affected by medical negligence related to birth injuries.
Birth injury litigation involves a high degree of knowledge and experience, and you need a law firm that provides both. At Patton Law Practice, we have the qualifications necessary to handle complex medical issues involved with birth injuries and we provide outstanding results for our clients. We understand the medical issues, and we make sure our clients are educated on the full extent of a claim for birth injury as well.
We are committed to helping individuals and their children who have been injured by negligence during childbirth.
At PLP, we work with clients throughout Arizona and California. Our main office in Scottsdale, Arizona, is conveniently located to our clients in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert, Peoria, Chandler, Glendale and throughout central Arizona and southern Arizona from Flagstaff to Tucson. We can also make arrangements to meet with our California clients in the Los Angeles or San Diego areas.
Birth Injuries - An Overview
When having a child, the last thing parents want or need to worry about is the possibility of their baby being harmed during the delivery. While most births go smoothly, some have complications. It is estimated that five out of every 1000 children born in the US will suffer some type of birth injury. Birth injuries can range from minor, like bruising, to a life-altering diagnosis of cerebral palsy.
If your child was injured at birth, contact an attorney to learn more about your legal options. A lawyer experienced in birth injury litigation can help you understand your rights.
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Pregnancy Dos and Don'ts
Not all birth injuries or defects can be prevented, but a mother has some power to increase her chance of having a healthy baby. Many birth defects happen very early in pregnancy, sometimes before a woman even knows she is pregnant. If your child was injured at birth, consult an attorney to learn about your rights to compensation.
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Responsible Parties in Birth Injury Cases
If your child suffered a birth injury, there are several parties who may be responsible for your child's injuries, including the treating physician, assisting staff and the hospital.
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Prescription Medications
If you or a loved one is pregnant and taking prescription medication, one of the best ways to prevent a birth defect or injury to your baby is to understand the prescription process and prescriptions themselves. Prescription medications can be confusing, dangerous and expensive. If your child was injured at birth, consult an attorney to learn about your rights to compensation.
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Cerebral Palsy & Erb's Palsy
Some of the most common birth injuries are two very different conditions known as cerebral palsy and Erb's (or brachial) palsy. Cerebral and Erb's palsy are often the result of complications during child delivery itself, though cerebral palsy also can occur before or after delivery.
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Birth Injuries Resource Links
KidsHealth.org
Provides doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence.
The Food and Drug Law Institute
Examines the laws, regulations and policies related to drugs, medical devices, other health care technologies and foods.
United Cerebral Palsy
Provides information, links and resources on cerebral palsy.
Prenatal Care
Resource provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services offering information on prenatal care, including types of foods to eat and substances to avoid.
National Patient Safety Foundation
Non-profit organization providing patient safety literature, research, policy initiatives and more.
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