A birth injury settlement is monetary compensation provided to a plaintiff after a medical provider causes injuries to an infant due to negligence. Many parents want to know what to expect as to the compensation they may receive in a birth injury settlement. That depends on the unique circumstances surrounding your case. Our Chicago birth injury lawyers discuss factors that may affect a birth injury lawsuit settlement and how a settlement may help a family impacted by their child’s birth injuries.
Many factors affect a birth injury settlement. These factors may include, but are not limited to:
Every birth injury case is different. The damages awarded in a birth injury lawsuit settlement depends on the unique circumstances surrounding your case. However, common types of damages may include:
Even when a minor birth injury occurs, there may be costs associated with medical care and treatment. Severe birth injuries may result in permanent disabilities. Conditions such as cerebral palsy or Erb’s palsy may require lifelong treatment and assistance.
A birth injury lawsuit settlement may afford your family financial resources to help your child live his or her life as normally as possible. A birth injury settlement may result in compensation to cover costs associated with:
If you suspect that you or your child suffered a birth injury, speak to an attorney as soon as possible. There are statutes of limitations, or time limits, in every state that dictate how long you have to file a birth injury claim.
During a free consultation, our compassionate birth injury lawyers can discuss your situation and help you understand your legal options. Call Grant & Eisenhofer P.A. at (877) 262-9767 or fill out our online contact form.
The following reviews from our clients do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of another legal matter. The cases mentioned in the reviews are illustrative of some of the matters previously handled by Grant & Eisenhofer involving various areas of birth injury law. These reviews are endorsements.
The following reviews from our clients do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of another legal matter. The cases mentioned in the reviews are illustrative of some of the matters previously handled by Grant & Eisenhofer involving various areas of birth injury law. These reviews are endorsements.