San Francisco Birth Injuries Attorney

Birth Injuries Lawyer in San Francisco

Having a child is a joyous occasion, one of the most powerful and cherished moments most of us will ever experience.  But when medical negligence by doctors or other medical staff leads directly to birth injuries or birth traumas during pregnancy or child delivery, the result for the victim and his or her family can be an absolute nightmare, a life-changing event that no one should ever have to endure.  The worst part, however, is the fact that the physical, emotional and financial challenges the family will likely have to face for years and years to come could have been avoided.  If you believe that the birth injuries your infant endured were the result of medical negligence in San Francisco, contact an experienced San Francisco medical malpractice and negligence lawyer right away.  Depending on your case, you may be entitled to seek compensation for your medical expenses and pain and suffering.  

More about Birth Injuries in San Francisco

A vast majority of physicians and health care professionals do their jobs well and meet the standards of procedure and care expected of them day in and day out.  But medical mistakes can and do happen, and can result in devastating consequences for victims and their families.  During pregnancy and childbirth, these mistakes can lead to both minor or serious birth injuries and even death.  When these medical mistakes are caused by negligence by doctors or health care facilities, you may have a medical malpractice claim.  The following are a few common birth injuries often caused by medical negligence:

• Broken bones, fractures, and forceps injuries
• Bruising, skin irritations, infections, and internal bleeding
• Spinal cord damage and paralysis
• Brain damage
• Erb's palsy, cerebral palsy and brachial plexus palsy

It's important to understand that medical malpractice and negligence cases involving birth injuries are extremely complex and can be challenging to prove in court.  That's why it's really in your best interest to contact an experienced birth injuries attorney from The Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates as soon as possible.  Dr. Fagel is a physician and a lawyer, and he and his team of highly experienced and skilled litigators focus on birth injuries cases and other catastrophic injuries cases caused by medical malpractice.  We'll review your case and help you determine the right course of action for your unique situation.