Kansas Infant Brain Bleed Lawyer Seeks Financial Justice for Injury Victims
We Are Strong Legal Advocates in Malpractice Cases Involving Newborns
Welcoming a new child into the world is a joyful time for most families. Unfortunately, sometimes problems occur during labor and delivery that result in injuries. One type of injury that can happen is a brain bleed, in which there is bleeding in brain tissue or between the skull and brain. Brain bleeds are also called intracranial hemorrhages.
There are various reasons for infant brain bleeds. These birth injuries can be due to fetal distress in the womb, being born prematurely, or trauma during delivery, such as from the use of vacuum extractors, forceps, or improper delivery techniques. While not all brain bleeds are caused by medical negligence, when they are, families have the right to pursue compensation. If your baby suffered a brain bleed and you believe a health care provider was at fault, we can examine the facts of your matter and, if the facts point to negligence, help you file a claim for compensation.
Palmer Law Group offers free, no-obligation consultations in medical malpractice cases involving newborns. Call us to arrange a time to speak with an experienced Kansas infant brain bleed lawyer.
Why Choose Our Infant Brain Bleed Attorney in Kansas?
We Know How to Win
At Palmer Law Group, we have spent decades fighting and winning for our injury clients. We are ready to bring our extensive experience to bear on your case and recover every penny of damages you deserve.
Choosing Palmer Law Group means choosing a firm with:
Free initial consultations for potential clients
24/7 availability for client questions and concerns
Award-winning and industry-respected attorneys
Decades of recovering multiple millions of dollars in compensation for clients.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to Palmer Law Group for your child’s brain bleed injury. Thousands have put their faith in us, and so can you.
If your infant has suffered a brain bleed, the time to act is now. Contact Palmer Law Group for a free consultation and the guidance you need during this tough time. Call (785) 233-1836 for a free consultation today.
How Our Kansas Intracranial Hemorrhage Lawyer Can Help
We Provide Skilled Legal Counsel Every Step of the Way
In the days and weeks following your baby’s birth, your focus should be on your child’s well-being, as well as your own. You don’t need the stress and anxiety of trying to figure out whether your doctor caused the brain bleed injury through their carelessness. Even if you had the time and energy, you might feel intimidated about confronting him or her about the injury when you don’t have the appropriate medical knowledge.
An intracranial hemorrhage lawyer from our Kansas law firm can relieve your worry about what to do. Once we accept your case we will:
Gather all necessary evidence
Fill out complicated insurance paperwork
Identify medical experts to consult
Handle communications with the doctor and their insurer
Work to negotiate a fair settlement offer.
While most malpractice claims can be settled through insurance negotiation, sometimes this is not the case. Should the doctor dispute fault or the insurer make only low-ball offers, we will talk to you about potentially resolving your lawsuit in court based on the strength of the evidence and your wishes and goals.
However your case proceeds, our infant brain bleed lawyer in Kansas will provide astute guidance through every step in the process.
Palmer Law Group has been successfully fighting hard for Kansas clients for over four decades.
What Are the Effects of a Brain Bleed Injury?
The physical and mental effects depend on the severity of the injury. Infants with mild brain bleed injuries might not have any effects. With more serious injuries, infants may require surgeries to stabilize their condition; they could suffer long-term brain damage, developmental problems, hydrocephalus, and even death, according to Cedars-Sinai hospital. The long-term costs of caring for a child with severe effects from a brain injury can be very high. We will advocate for you to get maximum compensation to care for your child now and into the future. If your child passed away due to a brain bleed injury caused by negligence, we will fight for your rights in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Long-Term Effects of Neonatal Brain Bleeds
Fortunately for many children, the prognosis for their brain bleed is good. Because of their developing brain, infants are better able to recover from brain bleeds than adults. However, a severe brain bleed can be impossible to bounce back from, no matter how much time passes.
Cerebral Palsy
A brain bleed can easily damage the parts of the brain responsible for motor control and movement, leading to cerebral palsy at mild, moderate, or severe levels. Depending on the severity of the cerebral palsy, the person might have difficulties with eating, drinking, urinating, and managing other bodily functions.
Developmental and Cognitive Disabilities
Many infants who experience a brain bleed also experience developmental and cognitive difficulties due to damage caused by the bleeding. They face lower IQ scores, bleaker job prospects, and an overall lower quality of life because of the damage they have suffered.
Motor Problems
Motor problems can also come about without a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. Lack of coordination, jerky motions, uncontrollable twisting, and spasms are common. Frequently, the basal ganglia is the part of the brain affected by a brain bleed. The more extensive its damage, the more severe the motor problems.
Newborns with brain bleeds also experience seizure disorders, such as epilepsy and other frequently debilitating conditions. Many cannot interact normally on a consistent basis with society, cannot work, and need compensation to help them survive.
Damages in Intracranial Hemorrhage Cases
Receiving compensation for damages in no way makes the past disappear. When a victim receives a settlement or jury award, they must still contend with the effects and consequences of their injuries. However, damages do provide a significant amount of relief for injured babies and their families.
Damages may include payment for:
In cases where a brain bleed results in a fatality, a wrongful death lawsuit would be appropriate. Damages for wrongful death could include funeral and burial costs, bereavement, mental anguish and others.
Our intracranial hemorrhage attorney in Kansas will look at all of your losses and help you determine what damages to pursue. Often, our clients are aware that they deserve compensation but are unaware of the breadth of the damages available. One of the first aspects we explore in any case is the full extent of the damages you are entitled to pursue.
If punitive damages are appropriate in your case, you can expect us to leverage them in our settlement talks or pursue them at trial. You are eligible for punitive damages if the medical professionals involved in your case intentionally or recklessly caused your infant’s brain hemorrhage.
