Birth Injuries
The legal team at Kolsby Gordon, which includes two board-certified medical doctors who are also fully qualified attorneys, has developed a national reputation for succeeding in the most challenging medical malpractice cases of all kinds.
Among medical malpractice cases, birth injuries are some of the most devastating and heart wrenching. Too often, medical mistakes at the moment of birth can lead to lifelong problems, and even premature death.
Tragically, these mistakes can rarely be undone. At Kolsby Gordon we aim to ensure that our clients receive, at the very least, a measure of justice:
- Hospital bills should be paid by those who caused the accident.
- Cutting-edge rehabilitation, comprehensive long-term care, and sensible pain management must be provided whenever appropriate.
- Insurance companies—with all of their forms and red tape—should be dealt with without causing hassles for the victims.
- Awards for continued suffering should be provided in accordance with the law.
Recent birth injury cases we have handled at Kolsby Gordon include:
- Seven-Figure Verdict for Child Tragically Injured by Inappropriate Delivery This baby had several risk factors that would have made it a candidate for a Caesarian section: breech presentation, low amniotic fluid, and possible intrauterine growth restriction. Nevertheless, the baby was delivered vaginally, with the aggressive use of forceps, and suffered numerous severe injuries. The cord was compressed limiting blood flow to the child. This situation was not handled quickly or in accordance with the standard of care–as a result the baby developed anoxic brain injury, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, an intracranial hemorrhage, cerebral edema, seizure disorder, cortical blindness, hearing loss, and other brain injuries. Kolsby Gordon attorneys achieved a seven-figure jury verdict.
- Six-Figure Verdict for Child Who Developed Erb’s Palsy as a Result of Improper Delivery During delivery, there are several approved procedures to cope with what is known as “shoulder dystocia.” Unfortunately, the doctor in this case did not use those procedures, but instead applied excessive pressure to baby as she was being delivered, permanently injuring the arm and shoulder of the baby and causing a condition known as Erb’s palsy. As a result, the child has permanent neurological disabilities. She will require years of physical and occupational therapy as well as future surgeries. Kolsby Gordon attorneys made their case before a jury and helped the child’s family achieve a six-figure verdict.
- Our Firm’s Involvement Representing a Child with Birth Injuries from Low Amniotic Fluids A few days before her due date, a pregnant woman arrived at the hospital complaining of, among other things, a loss of fluid. She was told that her amniotic fluid levels were normal and she was discharged home. The next day she returned to the hospital with contractions and an ultrasound revealed extremely low amniotic fluid levels. When her baby was delivered, he had anoxic brain damage and hypoxia, and he suffered from seizures. Kolsby Gordon attorneys obtained a seven figure settlement on behalf of the clients.
