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3 Questions to Ask Your Birth Injury Attorney

Your child’s birth is a wonderful occasion, but problems can occur during the birth process. If an injury during birth has traumatized your child, you may have grounds for a birth injury lawsuit. When contacting a birth injury attorney, be sure to ask the following questions:

1.   Do you understand my child’s medical condition?

When working with an attorney, you need to be certain that he or she understands what you and your child are going through and the long-term ramifications of your child’s injury or disorder. Hence, the attorney needs medical experience or access to medical professionals who can advise him or her about the intricacies of your experience. If your attorney doesn’t understand the medical and physiological aspects of your experience, find another lawyer.

2.   How much experience do you have with birth injury lawsuits?

Birth injuries are a highly specialized type of lawsuit within medical malpractice, and they require extensive experience to successfully litigate. To recover the damages you need in court, your attorney must know exactly what he or she is doing, and he or she must have a record of winning favorable verdicts for his or her clients. In this important matter, you cannot afford to work with someone who is still learning how these cases work.

3.   What damages am I entitled to?

When filing your lawsuit, you may not even realize all the damages you are entitled to. On the other hand, an attorney will be able to quantify all the effects of your child’s birth injury. You may receive compensation for medical bills you have incurred to this point, future medical bills, and factors like pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life that your child will experience later in life. All of these are costs that deserve compensation.

If you suspect your child may have been injured in the birth process, call (202) 640-1302 to schedule a free consultation with an attorney at The Rich Firm in the Washington D.C. area. Our staff includes a doctor who can evaluate the medical aspects of your child’s experience and help you understand its repercussions. 

Disclaimer:

The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.

Cerebral Palsy Causes and Symptoms

Affecting one in 400 children, cerebral palsy is a common disorder that encompasses a number of symptoms regarding muscles and movement. To learn more about cerebral palsy, check out this video.

Though most cases of cerebral palsy are caused by pre-birth conditions like genetic abnormalities, some are caused by trauma at the time of birth. Symptoms of the disorder include trouble with movement or difficulty achieving “milestones” like walking. If you’re seeing these symptoms in your child, contact a doctor.

Many children with cerebral palsy live full, normal lives, but some do require on-going care. If your child has cerebral palsy due to a birth injury, you may be able to file a medical malpractice lawsuit to recover your medical costs. To discuss your case, call the Washington, D.C. office of The Rich Firm at (202) 640-1302.

What to Look For In a Medical Malpractice Attorney

If you or a family member have been injured because of a preventable medical error, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit. Before filing such a suit, however, you should retain the services of a qualified medical malpractice attorney. Look for the following qualifications in your lawyer:

• Experience. To be successful in a medical malpractice lawsuit, you need an attorney who is truly familiar with this area of the law. Don’t rely on an attorney who practices in too many legal areas or is just starting out in medical malpractice; he or she will not be able to properly represent you.
• Trial expertise. Litigation is a definite possibility in a medical malpractice suit, and some lawyers simply do not have experience in the court room. Many lawyers conduct most of their practice outside of the court room, leaving them unprepared for a trial. To win a medical malpractice lawsuit, your attorney must present a compelling court room argument.
• Medical education. Malpractice matters can be highly technical, requiring advanced medical knowledge to understand and litigate. At Rich Law Firm, we have a medical doctor on staff who understands the medical aspects of malpractice and can argue against the physicians representing the defense.
• Psychological understanding of malpractice. After a medical mistake, you may experience psychological trauma or stress because of pain, suffering, financial burdens, or depression. You need an attorney who understands the physical and emotional impact of the medical mistake on your life to get you of the damages you are entitled to.
• Accessibility. In any legal matter, you should find an attorney who is available to handle your questions and concerns. Before retaining an attorney, ask about his or her policies regarding returning phone calls or e-mails. If your attorney cannot commit to prompt responses, you should consider another attorney.

After a medical mistake, call The Rich Firm at (202) 640-1302 as soon as possible to begin the process of filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. You can count on our diligent staff to get you the compensation you deserve.

Disclaimer:

The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.

The Basics of Premise Liability Law

Slip and fall accidents are an example of a legal specialty called premises liability, and they can lead to very serious injuries. Check out this video to learn more.

The owner of a property or business has a responsibility to protect people on his or her property; however, the owner cannot absolutely guarantee safety or the prevention of slip and fall injuries. He or she must take reasonable steps to prevent hazards that could cause these accidents, though he or she cannot be expected to detect every condition that could cause injury.

After a slip and fall injury, you need an experienced personal injury attorney to help you get the damages you deserve to compensate for medical bills and other costs. To discuss your injuries in a free consultation with an experienced attorney, call (202) 640-1302 to reach The Rich Firm.

Find Out More About Medical Malpractice And Other Cases With These Legal Resources

Take the time to educate yourself about what constitutes medical malpractice by looking through these resources. In the Washington, D.C., area, count on The Rich Firm to provide the legal representation you need to file and win a medical malpractice claim in court. Call our office today at (202) 640-1302 to set up a consultation.

• According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than half of Americans are now taking at least one prescription drug.
• The Institute for Safe Medication Practices provides a partial list of prescription drugs with easily-confused names.
• In medical malpractice, the plaintiff must show that the doctor’s actions were a proximate cause of his condition.
• The recent DePuy hip replacement recall is an example of a design defect leading to a product liability lawsuit.
• If you need to obtain a police report in Washington, D.C., just follow these simple steps.