DuPage County Birth Injury Lawyers

Medical Malpractice Attorneys Serving Northern Illinois

When a child is born, there is joy, hope, and expectation of a bright future. When a birth injury occurs, however, this joy can quickly be replaced by fear, loss, and uncertainty. Injuries to newborns can leave the child with a lifetime of physical challenges and the parents with large emotional and financial burdens. If you have a child that was injured due to doctor malpractice or hospital malpractice, it is important to speak with an experienced medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible.

At Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices, we have been aggressive advocates for victims of birth injuries in Illinois for over 40 years. Our award-winning attorneys have a strong track record of success in even the most complex medical malpractice cases. We have been recognized not only for our skill and experience, but for our tireless commitment to protecting the interests of our clients. Our lawyers are honest, compassionate, down to earth, and responsive to our clients.

We understand the pain and trauma a birth injury can have on you and your family, and we work hard to make the legal process as smooth and stress-free as possible. We offer free consultations, extended evening and weekend hours, 3 local offices, and all of our personal injury cases handled on a contingency basis, meaning you only pay if we win your case.

Common Birth Injuries in Illinois

We provide skilled representation for all types of birth injuries, including cases involving:

• Cerebral palsy and other brain injuries;
• Shoulder dystocia leading to brachial plexus injuries such as Erb’s palsy or Klumpke’s palsy;
• Birth hypoxia (oxygen deprivation);
• Meconium aspiration;
• Infections;
• Cesarean section injuries;
• Induced labor;
• Premature birth; and
• Wrongful death due to a fetal injury.

Birth injuries are often caused by errors during the labor and delivery process. For example, medical professionals sometimes fail to respond in a timely manner to address complications such as bleeding, umbilical cord entanglement, and other forms of fetal distress. Other common mistakes include delays in ordering a Caesarean section, misuse of forceps or vacuum extractors, and poor communication between the attending nurses and doctors.

Illinois has a two year statute of limitations on medical malpractice cases, so if you suspect carelessness or negligence on the part of a medical professional, it is important to take action right away. Birth injuries often incur high medical bills both immediately and well into the future. If malpractice occurred, you deserve to be compensated for ongoing medical costs as well as the pain and suffering your family has experienced because of the injuries to your child.

Contact Our Naperville Birth Injury Attorneys

At Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices, we thoroughly examine your specific circumstances and provide an honest assessment of the merits of your case. For a free consultation with one of our skilled DuPage County birth injury lawyers, contact our attorneys today at 630-932-9100.