Call 800.976.4904 if your baby was injured due to the negligence of a doctor or caregiver. There are many children that are suffer from birth injuries everyday. If your child suffered from a birth injury because of trauma such as a brachial plexus injury, shoulder dystocia, brain injury, facial paralysis or severe bruising or injury due because of forceps contact us for a free consultation with one of our Staten Island birth injury lawyers. Our law firm serves clients in Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Bronx and throughout the state of New York. Call us today and find out if we are the best birth injury attorney for your child's trauma lawsuit.

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Medical malpractice and negligence during the birth process can cause permanent injuries, life threatening injuries and may possibly lead to death. Most birth injuries can be avoided but if the doctor or caregiver fails to do the necessary tests to examine the position or the child prior to birth or if the doctor or caregiver does not act quickly enough to tend to life threatening issues it can result in trauma to the unborn child. Many times the infant is injured during the birthing process.

Was your infant injured during the delivery process or suffered trauma due to the negligence of a doctor or caregiver not acting quick enough or because of a mistake the doctor made? To speak with a Staten Island birth injury attorney to find out if you are entitled to compensation for your child's trauma call 800.976.4904 or fill out our web form. All consultations are free and we do not ask for any money until your child's case is settled.


There are many different types of birth injuries that can occur if a doctor or caregiver do not take the proper steps to deliver a child quickly or if a doctor or caregiver do not properly examine the mother prior to the delivery. The most common birth injuries include:
  • Brachial Palsy Injuries - Brachial Palsy injuries happen as a result of the infant's brachial plexus being injured. The most common cause of an injury to the brachial plexus is shoulder dystocia. Shoulder dystocia is a birth difficulty that occurs when baby's shoulders impair his or her ability to pass through the birth canal. This can result in brusing and swelling in mild cases and nerve damage or paralysis in more severe cases. Brachial plexus injuries may also result in Erb's Palsy (unable to move arms and/or fingers) or Klumpke's Palsy (limp wrist or fingers).
  • Facial Paralysis - Excessive pressure on a baby's face during birth or an the incorrect use of foreceps can cause nerve damage to the infant's face which can result in anything from bruising which usually only lasts a few weeks to more severe injuries such as facial paralysis which usually can only be repaired by surgery.
  • Bruising and Forcep Marks - Sometimes slight bruising occurs with the use of forceps but in some cases severe bruising and permanent marks can be left on a childs face, head or other parts of their body because of the incorrect use of forcepts which can only be corrected with surgery. Also, in some cases the baby may suffer severe lacerations to the head which can result in a depressed skull fracture which also needs to be corrected with surgery.
  • Brain Injury - Birth trauma can cause a lack of oxygen supply, excessive blood loss or the twisting or compression of the umbilical cord. Any of these situations can result in the child suffering from a permanent brain injury. Prolonged oxygen deprivation can result in brain damage and may ultimately result in the child suffering from seizures, mental impairment or cerebral palsy.
If your baby was injured as a result of a doctor's negligence you may be able to start a lawsuit against them and be compensated for the injuries your child has suffered. How much compensation your child is entitled to depends on what specific type of birth trauma your child suffered, the severity of it, whether it is something that will affect your child for the rest of their life, and if they will need ongoing treatment or surgery to correct the issue.

For an accurate idea of how much your child is entitled to for compensation and to find out if you do have a case against the doctor for malpractice call 800.976.4904 to speak with a Staten Island New York birth injury lawyer and to set up a free consultation or fill out our web form and we'll contact you. We know that your child's injury is devistating and we are here to help you and your infant and to protect your interest. We do not require payment for anything until we have settled your case.


Frank J. Dito, Jr., Esq. a member of the "Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum", is an experienced trial attorney who represents injured individuals and their families. Frank is the author of "A Lawyers Guide to Car Insurance", the publisher of the "New York Injury Law Blog" and he is a frequent speaker regarding the recovery of benefits and the preservation of rights resulting from accidents and work place injuries. If you or a family member has been injured in an accident or in the work place contact Frank J. Dito, Jr. to discuss your legal rights and how he assists clients in obtaining the benefits and compensation that they are entitled to. 

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this website is provided for general educational purposes only, should not be relied on as legal advice and does not serve to create an attorney client relationship. In utilizing this website you acknowledge that there is no attorney client relationship between you and Frank J. Dito, Esq. and that the information contained on this site does not and cannot serve as a replacement for the competent legal advice of a licensed attorney in your state. The content of this website is subject to the Copyright of its author, Frank J. Dito, Esq.
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