Why You Need a Specialized Birth Injury Lawyer
Birth injury cases are among the most complex in medical malpractice law. They require attorneys who understand obstetric medicine, neonatal care, and the lifelong implications of birth injuries. A general personal injury lawyer may not have the specialized knowledge needed to maximize your recovery.
Key Factors to Consider
When evaluating potential birth injury lawyers, consider these essential factors:
- ✓Experience specifically with birth injury cases, not just general medical malpractice
- ✓Access to top obstetric and neonatal medical experts for case evaluation
- ✓Financial resources to fund complex, lengthy litigation
- ✓Track record of significant verdicts and settlements in birth injury cases
- ✓Compassionate approach to working with families during difficult times
Questions to Ask During Consultation
During your initial consultation, ask these important questions:
- ✓How many birth injury cases have you handled?
- ✓What were the outcomes of those cases?
- ✓Do you have relationships with medical experts in obstetrics and neonatology?
- ✓How do you calculate the lifetime costs of care for birth injuries?
- ✓What is your contingency fee structure?
Red Flags to Avoid
Be wary of lawyers who: make unrealistic promises about case outcomes, lack specific birth injury experience, seem unwilling to go to trial if necessary, or don't have access to quality medical experts. The right attorney will be honest about the challenges of your case while demonstrating their ability to handle complex litigation.