What Sets Compass Law Group, LLP Apart?
- Relentless Advocacy: We don’t back down from a fight. We’re ready to step into the courtroom and fight for the rights and compensation of our newborn clients and their parents.
- Compassionate Support: We understand that a birth injury is more than just a case. It’s a life-altering event for young patients whose lives are just starting. We offer a supportive, empathetic environment where you can feel heard and understood.
- Client-Focused Approach: Our top priority is you. We keep you informed at every step of the process, making you feel empowered to make informed decisions about your child’s birth injury case.
- Proven Results: Our track record speaks for itself. We’ve helped countless clients and their families recover millions in compensation, allowing them to focus on healing and rebuilding their lives.
- Transparency Throughout the Process: We believe in open communication. No hidden fees, no surprises. We explain every part of the process clearly so you understand your options and feel confident about moving forward.
- Cutting-Edge Legal Strategies: We stay at the forefront of birth injury cases, utilizing the latest legal tactics and skills to maximize your compensation.
- Nationally Recognized Attorneys: Our team is composed of award-winning lawyers, consistently recognized for their expertise and dedication to client service.
- Free Consultations: We understand that finances are a major concern after a serious birth injury. That’s why we offer free consultations to discuss your case and answer any questions you may have. There’s no obligation to hire us, but we’re here to help you understand your legal options.
Record-Setting Results
Our team of childbirth injury attorneys at Compass Law Group, LLP will stand by you in a court of law and fight for you and your child’s rights. We will work with you to make sure you receive the maximum compensation available for your case and get the justice you and your baby deserve.
Understanding Birth Injuries
What exactly is a birth injury? Also referred to as a birth trauma, a birth injury is a physical injury sustained by either the mother or the newborn baby directly before, during, or shortly after delivery. These injuries can range in severity, from minor bruising to nerve damage that can have lifelong repercussions.
Some of the most common birth injuries include:
- Head and face bruising
- Cephalohematoma (a bump on the head caused by bleeding between the skull bone and the skin)
- Cerebral palsy
- Brachial palsy
- Facial paralysis
- Bone fractures, commonly in the shoulder or clavicle
- Brain damage
What Causes Birth Injuries?
Injuries during delivery can be terrifying for parents, and it is important to know the causes of these injuries so you can be informed and aware during the delivery process. Birth injuries can be caused by a wide range of things, including:
- Improper monitoring during labor
- Trauma during the delivery process
- Improper treatment and medication
- Failure to detect fetal distress during labor or delivery
- Delayed Cesarean Section
- Preeclampsia
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors
- The baby remains in the birth canal for too long
- Failure to detect and treat medical problems throughout the pregnancy, especially during the last few weeks and during labor and delivery
It is important to note that not all birth injuries are caused by medical negligence or a mistake from your doctors or nurses. Some serious birthing complications inevitably lead to minor injuries even when doctors do everything right. However, if you suspect negligence or a mistake that led to an injury, you may have a birth injury lawsuit on your hands.
Common Conditions Associated With a Difficult Birth
While difficult births that lead to injuries can happen unexpectedly even with the healthiest of patients, there are a handful of medical conditions that can make a difficult birth more likely. These conditions can include the following:
- A Large Baby: If a baby is measuring in the 90th percentile, meaning they are larger than 90% of average babies at this stage, it can lead to a difficult birth and potential birth injuries.
- Cephalopelvic Disproportion: This condition refers to when the baby’s head is too big to fit through the mother’s pelvis, and it typically calls for a cesarean section to deliver the baby safely.
- A Premature Baby: A baby is considered premature if they are born earlier than 3 weeks before the mother’s estimated due date. Premature babies are more prone to birth injuries caused by a difficult delivery.
- Abnormal Birthing Presentation: Babies typically move through the birth canal head-first. If they do not present this way, it can lead to a more difficult birth and potential birth injuries.
- Prolonged Labor: Labor that lasts longer than 20 hours can put more stress on both mother and baby, increasing the risk of complications and resulting injuries.
- Dystocia: Dystocia is when labor and delivery are obstructed or slowed in some way. This can include a slow dilation of the cervix or a slow descent of the baby, and it can increase the risk of infection and other serious medical complications.
Types of Cases We Accept
- Cerebral Palsy: Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition that is caused by a brain injury during delivery.
Pitocin-Related Injuries: The improper administration of pitocin can lead to serious complications for both the mother and the baby.
Premature Delivery: Premature babies are at a serious risk of medical complications both during and after delivery.
Medical Malpractice: This can include negligence that leads to birth injuries to either the mother or the baby.
Brain Injuries: Injuries to the baby’s brain can be caused by a lack of oxygen or trauma to the head during delivery, and these injuries can have serious long-term repercussions.
Brachial Plexus Injuries: This includes nerve injuries that lead to partial or full paralysis of one or both of the baby’s arms.
Fighting for the Maximum Compensation Possible
Compass Law Group, LLP is going to stand by you throughout the legal process and ensure that you receive the maximum compensation possible for your birth injury case. We will fight to make sure you receive adequate damages from the event and protect you and your baby’s rights in a court of law.
Some of the recoverable damages you can receive from a birth injury case include:
- Hospital and medical bills
- Rehabilitation bills such as physical therapy and occupational therapy
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages from being unable to work
- Emotional trauma such as Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Compass Law Group, LLP: Trusted Los Angeles Birth Injury Lawyers
Birth injuries can be traumatic for both the patients and their families, and you want a personal injury law firm that will fight for your rights in the legal system. Compass Law Group, LLP is your team of California birth injury lawyers who are ready to fight for you and your family.
We offer our clients a free consultation on their case to help you strengthen your case, and we also work on a contingency basis. This means that you do not pay us a dime for our services unless we win your case. You are our top priority, and we will walk with you through every step of the process to make sure you earn the maximum compensation for your case.
Contact Compass Law Group, LLP today to schedule your free consultation with our team of experienced attorneys!
