Nevada Birth Injury Attorneys

Few moments in life are as joyous as the birth of a child. However, for some families, this special day is marred by the devastating news that something went wrong during the birth process. The discovery that your newborn may have suffered a birth injury can leave parents feeling lost, overwhelmed, and unsure about the future. 

You may be grappling with complex emotions, and as your child misses key developmental milestones—like crawling, walking, or making eye contact—fear and frustration can grow. At ABC Law Centers, we understand how profoundly birth injuries affect families. We are here to offer support, guidance, and hope for those facing these unimaginable challenges.

Our firm focuses exclusively on birth injury cases, which means we have the in-depth knowledge and resources necessary to pursue justice on behalf of your child. We can connect you with a Nevada birth injury lawyer who can answer your questions, explain your legal options, and help secure the care and compensation your child needs to thrive.

Birth injuries can range from mild to severe, but even the slightest injury can profoundly affect a child’s quality of life. Unfortunately, many birth injuries are preventable, caused by medical mistakes that should never happen.

Birth injuries may not be immediately apparent in the newborn stage. Parents may begin to suspect that something is wrong once a child begins to miss key developmental milestones like crawling, making eye contact, rolling over, or talking. It’s important to seek medical advice and, when ready, consult with a birth injury attorney who can guide you through your legal options.

There are three crucial things parents must remember:

1. Birth injury is often preventable. Medical professionals are trained to anticipate and respond to potential complications, but when they fail to do so, the consequences can be devastating.
2. Early intervention is critical: The sooner a birth injury is caught, the sooner treatment and therapy can begin. Early diagnosis and treatment give your child the best chance of minimizing long-term effects.
3. The sooner intervention starts, the better potential long-term outcomes are for your child. Your child’s future health, therapy, and care depend on timely action. A birth injury attorney can help secure the resources your child needs to thrive.

When considering a birth injury claim in Nevada, it’s essential to understand the legal landscape surrounding medical malpractice in the state. Nevada has laws specifically designed to address claims involving medical negligence, which includes birth injury cases.

Not only is a birth injury emotionally difficult for a parent, but the added financial costs for the care their child needs can be overwhelming. A birth injury lawsuit can obtain justice on behalf of your child. A lawsuit gives the chance to secure financial compensation and ensure they’re taken care of for the rest of their life. However, there is a time limit to file a lawsuit, known as a statute of limitations.

In Nevada, parents generally have three years from the date of the injury—or one year from the date the injury was discovered—to file a birth injury or medical malpractice lawsuit. However, exceptions may apply depending on the details of the case. It’s important to speak with a birth injury attorney as soon as malpractice is suspected.

The statute of limitations varies state by state and it can depend on what kind of facility the malpractice or negligence occurred in. Additionally, birth injury lawsuits can take years to litigate. It’s crucial to find an attorney that only handles birth injury. The complexity of the medical records and the law requires experience and the right network of experts.

In Nevada, birth injury and medical malpractice laws have particular nuances that can affect the outcome of your case. For example, some medical malpractice claims, including those filed against public or government-run hospitals, may involve shorter deadlines or different procedural requirements. 

Our attorneys are well-versed in these intricacies and can help you navigate the complexities of Nevada’s legal system to ensure your case is as strong as possible.

At ABC Law Centers: Birth Injury Lawyers, our unique focus on birth injury allows us to provide both knowledge on the complicated medical aspects of these cases and the compassion each family deserves. We know how difficult this time can be for your family, which is why we are here to answer your questions and help you secure care for your child.

The medical care required for a child with a birth injury can be astronomical, placing immense financial strain on a family. While no legal action can undo the harm, compensation from a lawsuit can cover the costs of medical treatments, therapies, and long-term care your child may need throughout their life.

Moreover, filing a claim holds medical providers accountable for their actions, potentially preventing future incidents. However, time is of the essence. Birth injury cases often involve lengthy litigation and vital evidence may be lost if you delay too long.

Some of the more common birth injury cases our attorneys have handled include one or more of the following conditions:

• Cerebral palsy:
  A condition affecting movement and muscle tone, often caused by oxygen deprivation during birth.
• Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
  A type of brain injury that occurs when an infant’s brain doesn’t receive enough oxygen and blood.
• A high-risk pregnancy
• A delayed emergency c-section
• Umbilical cord problems
• Infant seizures
• Newborn Infections
• And other birth injuries

When a child suffers a birth injury, the effects often extend far beyond the initial trauma, impacting their health and development for years, sometimes for their entire life.

Parents face the daunting challenge of securing long-term care for their child, including medical treatments, specialized therapies, and assistive devices that can greatly improve quality of life.

A lawyer who understands the type of care your child may need and how to plan for it financially is critical to ensuring their ongoing well-being.

Some of the most common forms of long-term care include:

• Physical Therapy: For children with motor impairments, regular physical therapy helps improve muscle tone, strength, and coordination.
• Occupational Therapy: This therapy focuses on developing the skills needed for daily activities, such as dressing, eating, and personal care.
• Speech and Language Therapy: Many birth injury victims, especially those with cerebral palsy or hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), may struggle with speech and communication. Speech therapy helps children overcome these challenges.
• Assistive Devices: Children with mobility issues may need wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids. Additionally, adaptive technologies such as communication devices may be necessary to enhance their ability to engage with the world.
• Specialized Medical Care: Ongoing treatments, surgeries, medications, and regular visits to specialists such as neurologists or orthopedic surgeons are common in birth injury cases.
• Home Modifications: Parents may need to modify their homes to make it more accessible for their child, including installing ramps, stair lifts, or widened doorways.

The financial burden of securing the necessary long-term care for a child with a birth injury can be overwhelming. This is where compensation from a birth injury lawsuit can provide critical relief. 

While no amount of money can undo the emotional toll a birth injury takes on a family, compensation can provide support for the economic, emotional, and psychological impacts the injury has caused. By pursuing a birth injury lawsuit, families can secure the financial resources needed to provide their child with the best possible care and a more secure future. 

At ABC Law Centers, we understand the overwhelming challenges parents face. Our attorneys are dedicated to helping you obtain the compensation necessary to give your child the best chance at a fulfilling life.

When a birth injury occurs due to medical negligence, medical malpractice insurance companies often become key players in the resulting lawsuit. These companies are responsible for covering the costs that healthcare providers may be held liable for, including compensation for the injured child and their family. 

However, the role of insurance companies in birth injury cases is not always straightforward, and their involvement can sometimes complicate the process. Insurance companies that provide coverage to hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare providers have a primary goal: to minimize their financial liability. 

This often means that insurance companies’ approach to handling birth injury claims is driven by cost reduction, not by ensuring fair compensation for the families involved. As a result, they may employ various strategies to limit the amount they pay in a settlement or verdict.

At ABC Law Centers, we have extensive experience handling birth injury cases and dealing with insurance company tactics. Our attorneys are committed to fighting for the full compensation your family deserves, and we will not back down in the face of insurance company resistance.

• Negotiating with Insurance Companies: Your attorney will handle all communications with the insurance company, ensuring your rights are protected and you are not pressured into accepting a low settlement.
• Fighting Bad Faith Practices: If an insurance company engages in bad faith practices, your attorney can take legal action to hold them accountable. This could include filing a separate lawsuit for bad faith, which may result in additional compensation.
• Building a Strong Case: Birth injury cases require a thorough understanding of both medical and legal issues. A skilled attorney will work with medical experts to establish the full extent of your child’s injuries and demonstrate how medical negligence caused or contributed to the harm.
• Taking the Case to Trial: If the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement, your attorney can take the case to court, where a jury can decide on the appropriate amount of compensation for your family.

Attorneys at ABC Law Centers: Birth Injury Lawyers have exclusively handled birth injury cases since 1997. Our dedicated legal team understands the nuances of Nevada’s medical malpractice laws and has built a network of experts in medical, economic, and forensic fields to help substantiate your case. We know how critical it is to build a strong foundation for your claim, and we will work tirelessly to hold the responsible parties accountable.

Our attorneys have been consistently recognized for their work in birth injury litigation. We know how stressful and overwhelming this time can be for your family. Our lawyers are committed to walking alongside you through every step of the legal process, always keeping your child’s best interests at the forefront.

We believe every family deserves access to justice. That’s why we don’t charge any legal fees unless we secure compensation for your family.