Birth Injury in Los Angeles

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Birth Injury Cases in California

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A birth injury is treated the same way as a medical malpractice case in California.

These cases involve injuries to the child during birth or injuries occurred during pregnancy caused by medical procedures.

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Examples of Birth Injuries

Common examples of birth injuries include:

injuries to the upper arm of the new-born (brachial plexus),

muscle or physical injuries, shoulder dystocia, brain injuries, often from oxygen

depravation.

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Causes for Birth Injuries

Birth trauma can be related to a number of factors that are not related to the mother or the baby. Injuries can be caused by:

• the doctor who oversees the delivery,• nurse or medical staff,• defective medical products,• improper medication.

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Medical Malpractice in California

Medical malpractice cases in California, including birth injuries, can often be attributed to a negligent act performed by the physician or the medical staff.

Together with a personal injury attorney in Los Angeles you can prove that the neglect of the defendant caused the injury.

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Statute of Limitations in Los Angeles

The statute of limitations is the legal amount of time during which a parent can bring a birth injury case to court.

In California, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is one year after the discovery of the injury or three years from the date of the injury.

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Birth Injury Statute of Limitations in Los Angeles >>

The statute of limitations is different in case of birth injuries and it is important as a parent to understand how this legal limitation applies to your case.

The birth injury statute of limitations can range from six months to eight years. The latter applies to babies who have been severely injured by an error that occurred during birth.

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>> Birth Injury Statute of Limitations in Los Angeles

A separate statute of limitations applies to the mother who was been injured during childbirth.

The legal amount of time to file a claim is shorter if the birth injury occurred in a public hospital. A personal injury attorney in Los Angeles can help you make a claim in due time.

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Compensations in Birth InjuryCases in California

The types of compensations generally awarded in birth injury cases are monetary and are given for the costs related to treating the injury that occurred during birth.

Parents may also receive compensations for the suffering of their children.

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Legal Assistance for Filing a Birth Injury Claim in California

One of our personal injury attorneys in Los Angeles can help you file a claim for a birth injury case that occurred in L.A. or in another city in California.

Our lawyers will be able to investigate your case and discuss the options you have to receive compensations.

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