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Have you or a loved one experienced a birth injury in New York? Goldberg & Loren are experienced birth injury lawyers in New York who are dedicated to helping families get the justice and compensation they deserve. With our expertise and compassion, we can help you navigate the legal process and hold those responsible for the injury accountable.
If you are seeking justice and compensation for a birth injury, Goldberg & Loren are the right team to have on your side. We have a proven track record of success and will fight tirelessly for your rights. Contact Goldberg & Loren today by calling (646) 719-0444 to schedule a free consultation and begin the journey toward getting the justice you deserve for your birth injury case in New York.
Our Verdicts and Settlements
A newborn developed kernicterus, a preventable form of brain damage caused by untreated severe jaundice in the days following birth.
February 2025
During a vaginal delivery, the obstetrician applied excessive force during delivery, causing a severe brachial plexus injury, diagnosed as Erb’s palsy.
July 2025
Common Types of Birth Injuries in New York
A birth injury refers to any physical harm or trauma sustained by a newborn during the birthing process. Birth injuries can arise due to various causes, including medical negligence during the birthing process.
In New York, there are several types of birth injuries that we have seen:
- Brachial Plexus Injuries: The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that controls movement and sensation in the arms and hands. Injury to this area during birth can result in issues such as weakness, numbness, or paralysis.
- Cerebral Palsy: Cerebral Palsy is a neurological disorder that affects movement and muscle coordination. It can be caused by oxygen deprivation during birth, trauma during delivery, or other factors. Up to 10,000 babies per year are diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. [1]
- Erb’s Palsy: Erb’s palsy is a condition that affects the nerves in the baby’s shoulder, often resulting in weakness or paralysis in the arm. This can occur due to excessive force during delivery. One in every 1,000 births results in an Erb’s Palsy diagnosis. [1]
- Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): HIE is a type of brain injury that occurs when the baby’s brain doesn’t receive enough oxygen and blood flow during birth. This can lead to long-term neurological issues.
- Shoulder Dystocia: Shoulder dystocia is a birth complication where the baby’s shoulder gets stuck behind the mother’s pubic bone during delivery. This can result in nerve damage, fractures, or other injuries to the baby.
If your child has suffered from any of these birth injuries after a New York birth, our birth injury lawyers can offer sound legal counsel regarding your options.
Common Causes of Birth Injuries in New York
There are several common causes of birth injuries that can occur during the birthing process in a New York hospital or birthing center.
Some of these include:
- Fetal Distress: Failure to properly monitor the baby’s heart rate and respond to signs of fetal distress can result in brain damage, or other serious birth injuries.
- Induction or Augmentation of Labor Complications: Improper use of labor-inducing medications or excessive use of oxytocin to speed up labor can increase the risk of birth injuries.
- Medical Negligence: Errors or negligence during prenatal care, labor, or delivery can lead to birth injuries. This can include failure to properly monitor the mother or baby’s vital signs, delayed C-sections when necessary, improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors, administering the wrong medication or dosage, or not responding promptly to complications.
- Medication-Related Injuries: The administration of inappropriate medications or failure to detect and treat maternal conditions such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes can harm the baby’s development and health.
- Misuse of Birth-Assisting Tools: Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors during delivery can cause injuries to the baby’s head, including skull fractures, brain hemorrhages, or facial nerve palsy.
- Oxygen Deprivation: Lack of oxygen to the baby’s brain during labor or delivery can lead to various birth injuries, including cerebral palsy and cognitive impairment.
Our personal injury lawyers in New York City have over 30 years of experience bringing about successful outcomes for our clients. Let us represent you as we seek justice together for the birth injury your family has suffered.
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New York Birth Injury Attorney
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Our Verdicts and Settlements
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Common Types of Birth Injuries in New York
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Common Causes of Birth Injuries in New York
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Consequences of a Birth Injury
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Statute of Limitations For Birth Injuries in New York
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What Our Clients Are Saying About Us - Client Reviews
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Recoverable Damages for Birth Injuries in New York
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Local NYC Resources for Birth Injuries
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Consequences of a Birth Injury
If your child has experienced a birth injury, you may be struggling to come to grips with the doctor’s warnings that cognitive impairment and physical disabilities are likely. Some birth injuries resolve with time, but others change the path of your parenting experience.
- Cognitive Impairments: Oxygen deprivation or brain injuries during birth can lead to cognitive impairments, learning disabilities, or developmental delays that may affect the child’s academic and social development.
- Emotional Distress: The emotional toll of caring for a child with a birth injury, as well as the stress of medical treatments and financial burdens, can cause stress for both the child and family.
- Physical Disabilities: Birth injuries such as cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries, or fractures can result in physical disabilities that may require ongoing medical care, therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
Statute of Limitations For Birth Injuries in New York
The Statute of Limitations sets a deadline for bringing a legal claim and helps ensure that cases are filed on time. In New York, the Statute of Limitations is generally three years from the date of the injury. This means a birth injury lawsuit must be filed within three years of discovering the injury to your child.
What Our Clients Are Saying About Us - Client Reviews
Recoverable Damages for Birth Injuries in New York
In New York, if you have been affected by a birth injury, you may be entitled to seek compensation for the damages your child has suffered. Some common types of recoverable damages for birth injuries in New York include:
- Lost Wages: If you had to take time off work to care for your child with a birth injury, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages.
- Medical Expenses: Families can seek compensation for past and future medical expenses related to the birth injury, including hospital stays, surgeries, medication, therapy, and assistive devices.
- Pain and Suffering: You may be able to recover damages for the physical and emotional pain and suffering endured as a result of the birth injury.
- Punitive Damages: In cases where the responsible party’s actions were particularly egregious or reckless, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior in the future.
If you live in New York City and believe that your child has been affected by a birth injury, our birth injury attorneys can help you understand your legal rights, gather evidence to support your case, and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Contact us today for a free consultation.
Local NYC Resources for Birth Injuries
Support Groups:
INCLUDEnyc
Address: 520 8th Ave 25th floor suite 2500, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 677-4650
My Time Inc
Address: 640 Parkside Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Phone: (718) 975-0296
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[1] Cerebral Palsy Guide. (2024, July 12). Birth injury Statistics | Get key insights on birth injuries. https://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/birth-injury/statistics/
Goldberg & Loren Personal Injury Attorneys
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New York, NY 10019
(646) 719-0444
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