A medical accident during the delivery of your newborn can create extreme stress and sadness during what should be a joyous time. At the law firm of Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C. our Virginia lawyers work on behalf of new parents to hold negligent medical professionals accountable for the physical and emotional harm that results from birth injuries. Headquartered in Charlottesville and with offices in Harrisonburg, Staunton and Palmyra, our firm seeks compensation for the immediate effects of birth injuries as well as problems that could affect your child throughout his or her life. We provide legal representation for parents in Albemarle County and throughout the surrounding areas.
Many birth injuries result from trauma inflicted on a newborn during delivery. Serious related conditions may include:
Our top priority is getting your family the financial resources to pay for your child’s medical treatment and related needs.
To succeed in a medical malpractice case, it will be necessary to provide evidence that your child’s birth injury resulted from the negligence of a medical professional or organization. Our legal team will carefully review your medical records and work with healthcare experts to determine where critical mistakes occurred.
Causes of preventable birth injuries may include:
A medical entity may be found negligent at trial or might agree to pay a settlement without admitting fault. During settlement negotiations and litigation, our attorneys vigorously represent clients and seek solutions in the best interests of their families.
We may be able to help your family recover compensation to pay for your child’s:
Consult a personal injury lawyer promptly if your child is diagnosed with a birth injury or if you suspect medical malpractice. One of our caring attorneys will work with you personally to pursue the financial support needed to give your child the care and comfort he or she deserves.
From our offices in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Staunton and Palmyra, the Virginia birth injury lawyers of Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C. help parents pursue appropriate compensation. To schedule a free initial consultation, please call 434-973-7474 or contact us online.