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A baby is born every five seconds on average. While childbirth may seem routine, it is complex, requiring the focused attention of medical professionals. They must respond quickly to mitigate the negative impact of complications on the mother or child. Birth injuries can be life-altering for infants and their families. If you believe your child suffered a brain injury because of medical negligence, contact a Bronx hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) lawyer for help.
Often called neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, HIE is a brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen (hypoxia) and blood flow (ischemia) to the brain. Damage may occur before, during, or after birth. The severity depends on the which area of the brain that is involved and how long it was without blood or oxygen.
Infants should be assigned an Apgar score at one and five minutes after delivery. The score helps determine if additional medical intervention is required. If the baby shows the following signs, it may be an indication of HIE:
Severe cases of HIE can result in long-term impairment, such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and cognitive dysfunctions.
Maternal health and delivery complications can lead to HIE outcomes. For example, placental abruption, umbilical cord prolapse, and uterine trauma are frequent factors associated with HIE. Pre-existing maternal conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or infections may also increase the risk of HIE if not managed properly by medical professionals.
Although some children may have minimal long-term consequences, others may experience severe disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, developmental delays, epilepsy, or cognitive impairment. These outcomes can place emotional and financial burdens on families that may be recoverable if the injury was caused by medical malpractice.
Parents should contact Duffy and Duffy to speak with our Bronx attorneys if they believe their child’s HIE injury was caused by medical negligence.
New York’s statute of limitations for birth injuries like HIE is ten years from birth or two-and-a-half years from the date of discovery if the injury was not immediately apparent after the child turns 18. The state also requires a Certificate of Merit to accompany a case filing. The document certifies that a medical professional agrees there may be grounds for medical negligence. The case evidence may include the following:
Our lawyers in the Bronx will use the evidence to pursue fair compensation for economic and non-economic damages after an HIE injury.
If you believe your child’s birth injuries are the result of medical negligence, Duffy & Duffy’s Bronx hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) lawyers could review your case and discuss your legal options. Our dedicated team will gather evidence, negotiate settlements, or represent you in court if a settlement cannot be reached.
Traumatic birth injuries like HIE are life-changing for families of injured children. The economic impact of ongoing medical care and treatment adds to the stress of an already difficult situation. Call our team to ease the burden as much as possible while working toward the compensation your family deserves.
After years of serving New York–including the Bronx, Queens and Nassau, Suffolk and Kings Counties–, we are confident our injury lawyers can assist you with your claim. We are well respected by our clients, who appreciate not only the outcomes we’ve provided but also the care in which we resolved their cases. As you can see from our successful settlements, we offer excellent results, though the outcome varies depending on the case. Regardless of your case details, you can rest assured our Long Island car accident attorneys will always fight for you as you seek compensation to pay for medical bills, vehicle repairs and more. You deserve to be made whole again after your accident, and Duffy & Duffy is here to help.
No. Our injury cases are handled on a contingent retainer. You pay nothing upfront, and we recover attorney’s fees only if your litigation is successful. We don’t bill by the hour. You don’t need to worry about running up a large attorney’s bill before you see any recovery for your injuries.
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Each case we encounter is carefully screened and evidence scrutinized to make sure the claim is meritorious and may be successful at trial. We will perform an investigation, and then our partners make a final decision on whether to take on a case.
