Birth Injury
Families faced with the birth injury of a child are distressed emotionally and financially. If you have been hurt by this trauma, the attorneys of Terry, Terry & Stapleton want to help.
We have spent years helping families overcome the devastation of birth related injuries. We handle birth injury cases in Hamblen, Hawkins, Greene, Sevler, Knox, Washington, Sullivan and Cocke counties and throughout East Tennessee.
A birth injury is damage that happens to a baby during the process of birth. It can occur immediately before, during, or after a child is born. The causes of birth injuries can range from natural causes and complications, to injuries that occur as the result of medical mistakes, negligence, and miscalculations. When the injury is due to medical error or negligence, it becomes a form of medical malpractice.
Some birth injuries are minor, such as bruising and forceps marks. Others can have a grave effect on the baby's life, such as skull fractures, permanent nerve damage, or oxygen deprivation. Medical errors can lead to conditions such as cerebral palsy, brachial plexus palsy, or mental impairment. Some birth injuries can be fatal.
Birth Injuries and Tennessee Laws
The laws of Tennessee will impact what happens during a birth injury lawsuit. If you suspect your child has a birth related injury, you should discuss it with your physician and consult with a lawyer who has experience in birth injury lawsuits in the state of Tennessee.
The attorneys of Terry, Terry & Stapleton
understand the pain and confusion, and are very knowledgeable of the laws. We know the questions that need to be
asked and answered. When
a medical mistake has been made, you should not be forced to be responsible for
the costly, lengthy treatments your child may require. We
can offer you guidance during this traumatic time.
As
your attorneys, we will help you file a lawsuit
against your doctor, your hospital, and any other party who might be
responsible. Having experts at your side when filing a medical malpractice claim gives you the
best
possibility of receiving compensation for physical and emotional damages.
You may feel as though your life is ruined. If your child has suffered a birth injury, contact a Tennessee birth injury attorney at Terry, Terry & Stapleton. We can help you begin to put the pieces back together.