



The birth of a child should be a joyous addition to any family. However, when a child suffers injury or even death as a result of medical error during delivery, this event quickly becomes a tragedy. Complications during, or immediately surrounding, the birth of a child can have life-long and very serious consequences, and can be the result of negligence or error on the part of an obstetrician, gynecologist, anesthesiologist, nurse, or other healthcare provider. Many parents of children harmed during birth are unaware that they have the legal right to demand justice of negligent medical professionals, or that they are eligible to pursue compensation for their child's injuries. In Seattle, Washington, families affected by birth injury turn to an attorney from Phillips Webster for highly qualified legal counsel and compassionate guidance.
We know that there is no way to compensate for the emotional and physical effects a birth injury has upon your entire family. However, we also know that many children affected by birth injuries caused by medical malpractice will require a lifetime of costly medical and personal care. If your child has suffered harm as the result of medical negligence before, during, or immediately following delivery, you have the legal right to compensation which could greatly impact the quality of your family's life. >Contact a Seattle, Seattle birth injury lawyer at Phillips Webster, and let an attorney from our firm take care of your legal needs so you can focus on the needs of your child.
The majority of birth injuries are caused by a lack of oxygen and/or blood flow to the infant. This could occur before, during, or after delivery. In many cases, these and other birth injury causes are preventable. If you feel that your child suffered undue trauma during delivery, contact a Washington birth injury lawyer at Phillips Webster for more information on personal injury claims and your legal options. Similarly, if you suspect that your child's death may have been caused by medical error, we can determine if a wrongful death claim is advisable and ensure that your family's rights are protected.
Cerebral palsy is a birth injury that results from damage or poor development of the portion of the brain responsible for motion. The symptoms and effects of this condition vary widely, depending on the scope of the brain injury. If your child suffers from cerebral palsy and you feel his or her condition may be attributable to medical error, contact an experienced Seattle, Washington birth injury attorney at Phillips Webster for a free review or your claim.
Injuries that occur during the delicate birthing process or immediately before birth can cause permanent mental and physical disabilities that necessitate a lifetime of painful and costly medical attention. Not all birth injuries are preventable or the result of medical malpractice. However, if you believe your child's disability may have been precipitated by a medical error during his or her birth, you need experienced representation to help you and your family obtain the compensation to which you are entitled. A birth injury attorney from Phillips Webster can help you build a strong medical malpractice case and help you focus on providing the best care possible for your child. Contact a Washington State birth injury lawyer at Phillips Webster today for your complimentary consultation.