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Birth Injury Attorney
Reasons to Contact Our New York City Personal Injury Attorneys
In addition to car accidents, construction accidents, and other common types of personal injury cases, our personal injury lawyers have represented many clients in birth injury cases. When you work with our personal injury law firm, you can:
Consult an Attorney and a Medical Doctor
Many families who are affected by birth injury fail to contact a birth injury attorney because they are unsure whether they have a case. We are proud to have one of the most experienced medical malpractice lawyers in the country, Gary A. Zucker. We also have Guy S. Regev, MD, on our team. Dr. Regev is an attorney and medical doctor who can evaluate medical cases and represent clients in trial. Our team has the medical and legal credentials needed to identify negligence on the part of medical professionals.Work with a Team That Focuses on Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a very specialized area, and it can be difficult for families to find an attorney who focuses on malpractice and birth injury cases. For over 35 years, our personal injury attorneys have represented victims with catastrophic injuries resulting from medical errors and other forms of negligence. If our birth injury lawyers are able to determine that malpractice took place, we will proceed with a case against the responsible parties. We will call upon expert witnesses and build the most thorough case we possibly can in an effort to maximize your family's recovery.
Get the Care and Attention You Need
Over the years, our personal injury lawyers have developed one of the largest networks of physicians in virtually every specialty area of medicine. We can pair your family with a trusted specialist who can provide the medical care and support you need for your child's injury.
Focus On What Really Matters
Personal injury cases can be very involved, and some can go on for several years before a settlement or verdict is reached. Many families are worried that they do not have the time to pursue a personal injury claim, especially when one of their family members requires special care or attention as a result of their injury. But our birth injury lawyers put clients and patients first. We take care of the complexities of your case so you can focus on your child's health and well-being.
Contact Our Birth Injury Lawyers for a Free Consultation
Gary A. Zucker and Guy S. Regev, MD have been representing victims of birth injuries for over 35 years. They have secured millions of dollars in compensation on behalf of their clients, and they are members of many notable legal organizations, including:
- The American Bar Association
- The New York State Bar Association
- The Brooklyn Bar Association
- The American Trial Lawyers Association
- The New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Our law firm is located in Brooklyn, NY, so it is convenient for clients throughout New York City. To speak to one of our personal injury lawyers and find out if you have a case, request your free consultation online or call us:
(718) 624-1211
We Represent Birth Injury Victims
A birth injury can affect a child for life. At Zucker & Regev, P.C., we represent families who are devastated because of injuries their children suffered during labor and delivery. We have helped those families recover substantial compensation.
Clients Trust Us with Their Malpractice Cases
Tia
2019
The staff here is wonderful from the front office staff to the back staff Gary is a wonderful lawyer very knowledgeable and upfront. Guy is also another lawyer there / doctor which is pretty awesome to have a doctor and a lawyer on a case, especially a case that involves medical malpractice. They are all professional and welcoming which is great because walking into an law office can be pretty intimidating.
John Panetta
2018
These are the best lawyers in Brooklyn. I was in really bad shape and had no where to turn to. The staff is so friendly and supportive. I had a really great result with my case and would recommend them to anyone who needs a malpractice attorney.
Medical Errors Are Far Too Common
According to a study by John Hopkins Medicine, medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for more than 250,000 deaths per year.
By hiring a birth injury attorney who can investigate and litigate your case, you can play an active role in increasing the safety and care standards of other patients, protecting them from becoming victims.
Birth Defect vs. Birth Injury
Birth defects and birth injuries have a few key differences:
- While birth defects are present in infants before they are born, injuries occur during the birthing process and are a direct result of action or inaction on the part of the medical team involved in the birth
- While birth defects are unavoidable, some birth injuries are preventable
- Birth injuries are directly linked to medical malpractice, including anesthesia error or delayed or mistaken diagnoses
While some birth injuries are a result of unforeseen and unpreventable complications, others can occur as a result of incorrect delivery, misuse of delivery tools, or delayed diagnosis of complications such as fetal distress. When negligence is involved in any form, it is in the family's best interest to contact a personal injury lawyer.
In order to pursue a birth injury lawsuit, a family will have to prove that the physician or medical staff breached their "duty of care," that their negligence directly caused the child's injury, and that the child's injury has led to physical and emotional losses. While this can be difficult to prove on your own, our personal injury lawyers have the resources to build a compelling case.
Types of Birth Injury Cases
When an injury occurs before, during, or after delivery, it is considered a birth injury. Some injuries have temporary effects, but others can have life-long repercussions. We have handled cases involving a variety of injuries, including:
Erb's palsy is a type of muscle injury that can occur during delivery. It affects the nerves of the upper arm, causing numbness, weakness, and in some cases, paralysis. Other forms of muscle injuries include brachial plexus, Klumpke's palsy, and shoulder dystocia.
When an infant's upper extremities become trapped within the mother's pelvic bone during the birthing process, shoulder dystocia can occur. Shoulder dystocia can lead to many other complications, including bone fractures, cerebral palsy, and tragically, wrongful death.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a type of brain injury that can result from infections and lack of oxygen in newborns. In many cases, CP is preventable as long as the physician correctly monitors fetal distress, detects infections, and performs an emergency C-section when necessary.
Most brain injuries are a result of oxygen deprivation. Oxygen deprivation can trigger brain ischemia, brain hemorrhage, and seizures.
Newborns with jaundice have yellow-colored skin because of a buildup of bilirubin in their blood. If too much bilirubin builds up or goes untreated, it can develop into kernicterus, a form of brain damage that can cause cerebral palsy, hearing loss, vision issues, and intellectual disabilities.
Intracranial hemorrhages are brain bleeds caused by oxygen deprivation or trauma to the infant's head. Intracranial hemorrhaging can result in long-term physical, behavioral, and intellectual deficiencies.
Mishandling the infant by pulling, stretching, or rotating the body excessively can cause spinal cord injuries and nerve damage, resulting in paralysis and weakness.
Mishandling the newborn during the delivery process can cause fractures. Fractures of the collarbone are especially common.
Unnecessary pressure on certain nerves can cause temporary paralysis.
Misuse of delivery tools such as forceps and vacuums used to assist during birth can cause bruising, bleeding, and forceps marks on the skull.
While some infections are passed on by the mother, it is still the doctor's responsibility to diagnose and treat these infections before they cause serious complications during delivery.
Tragically, some of these cases end in the wrongful death of a newborn child. Although no amount of compensation can bring a new member of your family back, recovering compensation can help you ease the financial burden left behind by funeral expenses as well as pain and suffering.
Erb's Palsy
Gary Zucker in Brooklyn explains Erb's Palsy, a condition that can result from a medical professional placing excessive pressure on the baby's head or neck during the birthing process.
Although the most severe birth injury conditions are incurable, a variety of treatments and support systems are available to help manage your child’s care. Our personal injury lawyers have built a network of trusted medical professionals, and we can help your child get the care they need while we focus on your case.
Contact Us Today to Discuss Your Case
After more than 35 years defending the rights of car accident, construction accident, and personal injury victims, the attorneys at our personal injury law firm serving Brooklyn and greater New York City understand the difficulties of pursuing complex cases, including birth injury claims.
If you believe that your child is suffering as a result of a malpractice-related birth injury, schedule a free evaluation of your case. Contact our birth injury lawyers online or call our Brooklyn office at:
(718) 624-1211
"I Would Recommend Anyone Who Is Looking for an Attorney to Go to Zucker & Regev"
Pei Las
2018
I researched medical malpractice law firms in New York City and came across this one. My father was injured and I wanted to make sure we found the best attorneys we could. The staff were all so friendly. The whole process was painfree and my father was able to get a very substantial settlement for his injury.
karen bowen
2019
These attorneys are very professional and helped me win my case in an expeditious fashion. We got a big verdict for my severe injury and I am extremely satisfied with the outcome. I would recommend anyone who is looking for an attorney to go to Zucker & Regev.
Can You Afford an Attorney?
Lawsuits are believed to be prohibitively expensive and time-consuming, so many families accept unfavorable settlements or forego any legal action because they are afraid of investing time and money in their case.
But at Zucker & Regev, P.C. in Brooklyn, you can afford an attorney. In addition to offering free consultations, we take all birth injury cases on a contingency basis. This means we only collect a fee if we secure a settlement or jury award on your behalf.
New York’s Medical Malpractice Fee Scale
Our legal fees are in accordance with New York's medical malpractice fee scale.
First, we will deduct the case expenses. Then, we will apply the New York fee scale. While most personal injury lawsuit fees add up to one-third of the total recovery, medical malpractice fees are much lower. In New York state, medical malpractice fees are as follows:
- 30 percent of the first $250,000
- 25 percent of the next $250,000
- 20 percent of the next $500,000
- 15 percent of the next $250,000
- 10 percent of any amount over $1,250,000
Our personal injury attorneys in Brooklyn can answer your questions about fees during your free initial consultation.
Read What Clients Are Saying
Terryann Matthews
2019
I am very pleased with my result. I would highly recommend them to other people. They fight hard to hard to get the best result!
Elissa Denniston
2018
I had a family member and Gary Zucker and Guy Regev did a great job with this case. They are compassionate and competent attorneys. They are very responsive to clients and will answer every question you may have.
