Birth Injury Attorneys in Fort Collins

Here are just some of the types of birth injury cases our Fort Collins attorneys handle:

• Oxygen deprivation
• Cerebral palsy/Erb’s palsy
• Shoulder dystocia
• Injuries from pain management
• Eclampsia; failure to recognize high blood pressure
• Uterine rupture
• Failing to diagnose and treat signs of distress
• Too little training to handle the situation
• A lack of awareness and identification of the needs of parent and child
• Failing to recognize signs of distress after birth; poor care in the hospital including the neonatal care unit
• Inadequate fetal monitoring during delivery
• Umbilical cord injuries
• Wrongful death

Our team can represent you and your child for any injury in the birth process that results from a lack of reasonable care in providing services.

A birth injury case is a claim for compensation because of an injury that occurred during the birth process. The premise of the claim is that the damage would not have happened if the medical staff had used proper care during the delivery. The injury can be to the child, to the mother or both. 

The legal standard is the amount of care that a reasonable person would have used in the same circumstances. A doctor, nurse, midwife or other professional must perform their services up to a reasonable, professional standard. Errors, lapses in judgment, inattention and a lack of adequate training can all be grounds for a claim.

In a birth injury case in Fort Collins, here are all of the types of compensation that you may qualify to claim:

• The costs of emergency care because of the injury
• Intensive case expenses, follow-up doctor visits
• Expenses to diagnose the full extent of injuries
• Long-term medical care needs
• Costs to modify the home, if needed
• Expenses for mobility devices like wheelchairs
• Physical therapy costs, motor skills training
• Long-term care needs
• Costs for long-term, in-home care if the child’s injuries are lifelong
• Costs of caregiving
• Pain and suffering

The purpose of a birth injury case is to value the child’s economic losses and also compensate them for the pain and suffering that they are likely to endure in the coming days and years. The value of a birth injury case is often significant because the child sustains injuries that are likely to have a lasting effect well into the future. 

While no amount of money can undo the damage that has occurred, a legal claim can help the child pay medical bills and tend to their needs. It can compensate the child for the pain and suffering that is associated with their injuries. A birth injury claim cannot reverse physical and emotional suffering. However, it can bring justice and well-deserved financial relief to the injured child and their family.

A birth injury attorney assists you with every step in your case. We make sure that you do the right things to assert your claim and get the maximum possible compensation for your case. We’re serious about helping you claim fair compensation. We’re prepared to do everything that needs to be done for you to get the most out of your claim.

Here are the services that our Fort Collins birth injury attorneys provide:

• An investigation into how the birth injury occurred
• Confidential discussion with you about the law, your case, what it may be worth and what is involved in the claims process
• Beginning your claim by filing paperwork in court
• Conducting formal discovery to gather the evidence to prove the case
• Consultation with expert witnesses who can fully understand your child’s injuries and their lifelong implications
• Building a strong case so that you can pursue a fair settlement 
• Going to trial and presenting your case to a jury, if you choose
• Collection of judgment
• Discussion and guidance for how to structure the judgment to best suit your child’s needs

Our attorneys are well-versed in all of the issues that accompany a birth injury in Fort Collins. Not only do you need a legal claim, but you also need compassionate advocates who can help guide you throughout the process. 

Your child may qualify to take advantage of government programs and assistance. How you structure your birth injury settlement compensation may impact these programs. Our legal team makes sure that you pursue your child’s best interests keeping in mind all of the legal and non-legal issues that may be important. Together, we work for the best possible result for your child.