Birth Injury Lawyer Houston, TX

Name: Birth Injuries
Brand: Perdue & Kidd
Rating: 5 (30 reviews)

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about eight of every thousand babies born in the U.S. suffer a birth injury—that’s about three babies every hour. Mothers also suffer injuries at birth but that number has declined in recent years. While it is nearly impossible to prevent all complications that could lead to a birth injury, sometimes negligence and medical malpractice are to blame. The results of injuries to a baby can be severe and have life-long negative consequences. Make sure you discuss your case with a birth injury attorney in Houston as soon as possible to make sure you know your rights to compensation.

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Choose an Experienced Birth Injury Lawyer

The dedicated team at Perdue & Kidd has over 100 years of combined experience and includes seasoned, board-certified personal trial law attorneys. Co-founding attorney, Jim Perdue, Jr. is a second-generation trial lawyer and he has attained nationwide recognition in his own right as a leader in the field. He is also board-certified in Medical Professional Liability law and definitely knows how to care for individuals who have been victims of negligence and get the liable party and their insurers to do what is right. Jim and co-founder Donald Kidd built a firm on the winning philosophy that each client should be treated as an individual and deserves focused, expert representation. We understand what you and your family are going through after a birth injury and we want to help.

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Schedule Your Consultation Today to See What Damages You Can Recover

Our team is dedicated to obtaining substantial compensation for plaintiffs who have suffered serious injury due to wrongdoing. Every case is different so it is important to get all of your questions answered in a one-on-one consultation. Our birth injury lawyers in Houston have recovered compensation for clients to cover damages such as:

Medical Costs
Continuing Medical Care Expenses
Cost of Specialized Equipment
Physical Therapy
Disability
Loss of Wages
Loss of Earning potential
Pain and Suffering
Emotional Trauma

Concerned that Your Child May Have Suffered a Birth Injury?

Not all birth injuries are immediately apparent at the time of delivery. There can be signs that something is wrong days, weeks, or even months later. It is important to consult with an attorney if you notice your child having trouble doing things other children his age are usually able to do, motor or coordination difficulties, skin discoloration, thin muscle mass, and other such indicators that seem somewhat persistent.

Common Birth Injuries that May Be the Result of Medical Errors

Nothing can guarantee that a birth will go perfectly but birth injuries caused by medical malpractice cannot go unanswered.

Common situations involving serious injury to a baby at or near the time of birth that were the result of negligence include:

Failure to follow standard delivery procedures
Mistakes during a cesarian section surgery
Failure to perform a c-section when it was needed
Failure to diagnose a problem
Incorrect use of forceps or other medical tools during delivery
Failure to notice oxygen deprivation
Incorrect administration of drugs or medications
Failure to properly monitor the mother’s and/or child’s heart rate

Such medical malpractice can result in severe injuries such as:

Brain Injuries
Brachial Palsy
Cerebral Palsy
Erb’s Palsy
Facial Paralysis
Spinal Cord Injuries
Clavicle Fractures
Deformities
Permanent Disabilities

Who Can Be Held Liable When Birth Injuries Occur?

Part of the job of your injury lawyer is to determine who is at fault after a birth injury. This shows the importance of a thorough investigation to really gather evidence and effectively show all parties who were negligent. This can include any number of medical personnel involved in the pre-natal care or at the time of the delivery as well as the facility where the medical care or birth took place. Exploring all avenues for rightful compensation means looking into the actions of individual healthcare providers and hospitals or other medical facilities. A birth injury lawyer investigates for any negligence or wrongdoing that contributed to you or your child being hurt.

Let a Birth Injury Attorney with Perdue & Kidd Advocate for You

Contact our law offices in Houston to schedule your free consultation with an experienced birth injury lawyer. We work on a contingency fee basis so you will never pay out-of-pocket.