Kansas Infant Brain Bleed Lawyer

Welcoming a new child into the world is a joyful time for most families. Unfortunately, sometimes problems occur during labor and delivery that result in injuries. One type of injury that can happen is a brain bleed, in which there is bleeding in brain tissue or between the skull and brain. Brain bleeds are also called intracranial hemorrhages.

There are various reasons for infant brain bleeds. These birth injuries can be due to fetal distress in the womb, being born prematurely, or trauma during delivery, such as from the use of vacuum extractors, forceps, or improper delivery techniques. While not all brain bleeds are caused by medical negligence, when they are, families have the right to pursue compensation. If your baby suffered a brain bleed and you believe a health care provider was at fault, we can examine the facts of your matter and, if the facts point to negligence, help you file a claim for compensation.

Palmer Law Group offers free, no-obligation consultations in medical malpractice cases involving newborns. Call us to arrange a time to speak with an experienced Kansas infant brain bleed lawyer.

WHY CHOOSE OUR INFANT BRAIN BLEED ATTORNEY IN KANSAS?

We Know How to Win

At Palmer Law Group, we have spent decades fighting and winning for our injury clients. We are ready to bring our extensive experience to bear on your case and recover every penny of damages you deserve.

Choosing Palmer Law Group means choosing a firm with:

• Free initial consultations for potential clients
• 24/7 availability for client questions and concerns
• Award-winning and industry-respected attorneys
• Decades of recovering multiple millions of dollars in compensation for clients.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to Palmer Law Group for your child’s brain bleed injury. Thousands have put their faith in us, and so can you.

If your infant has suffered a brain bleed, the time to act is now. Contact Palmer Law Group for a free consultation and the guidance you need during this tough time. Call (785) 233-1836 for a free consultation today. 

HOW OUR KANSAS INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE LAWYER CAN HELP

We Provide Skilled Legal Counsel Every Step of the Way

In the days and weeks following your baby’s birth, your focus should be on your child’s well-being, as well as your own. You don’t need the stress and anxiety of trying to figure out whether your doctor caused the brain bleed injury through their carelessness. Even if you had the time and energy, you might feel intimidated about confronting him or her about the injury when you don’t have the appropriate medical knowledge.

An intracranial hemorrhage lawyer from our Kansas law firm can relieve your worry about what to do. Once we accept your case we will:

• Gather all necessary evidence
• Fill out complicated insurance paperwork
• Identify medical experts to consult
• Handle communications with the doctor and their insurer
• Work to negotiate a fair settlement offer.

While most malpractice claims can be settled through insurance negotiation, sometimes this is not the case. Should the doctor dispute fault or the insurer make only low-ball offers, we will talk to you about potentially resolving your lawsuit in court based on the strength of the evidence and your wishes and goals.

However your case proceeds, our infant brain bleed lawyer in Kansas will provide astute guidance through every step in the process.

WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF A BRAIN BLEED INJURY?

The physical and mental effects depend on the severity of the injury. Infants with mild brain bleed injuries might not have any effects. With more serious injuries, infants may require surgeries to stabilize their condition; they could suffer long-term brain damage, developmental problems, hydrocephalus, and even death, according to Cedars-Sinai hospital. The long-term costs of caring for a child with severe effects from a brain injury can be very high. We will advocate for you to get maximum compensation to care for your child now and into the future. If your child passed away due to a brain bleed injury caused by negligence, we will fight for your rights in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Long-Term Effects of Neonatal Brain Bleeds

Fortunately for many children, the prognosis for their brain bleed is good. Because of their developing brain, infants are better able to recover from brain bleeds than adults. However, a severe brain bleed can be impossible to bounce back from, no matter how much time passes.

Cerebral Palsy

A brain bleed can easily damage the parts of the brain responsible for motor control and movement, leading to cerebral palsy at mild, moderate, or severe levels. Depending on the severity of the cerebral palsy, the person might have difficulties with eating, drinking, urinating, and managing other bodily functions.

Developmental and Cognitive Disabilities

Many infants who experience a brain bleed also experience developmental and cognitive difficulties due to damage caused by the bleeding. They face lower IQ scores, bleaker job prospects, and an overall lower quality of life because of the damage they have suffered.

Motor Problems

Motor problems can also come about without a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. Lack of coordination, jerky motions, uncontrollable twisting, and spasms are common. Frequently, the basal ganglia is the part of the brain affected by a brain bleed. The more extensive its damage, the more severe the motor problems.

Newborns with brain bleeds also experience seizure disorders, such as epilepsy and other frequently debilitating conditions. Many cannot interact normally on a consistent basis with society, cannot work, and need compensation to help them survive.

Damages in Intracranial Hemorrhage Cases

Receiving compensation for damages in no way makes the past disappear. When a victim receives a settlement or jury award, they must still contend with the effects and consequences of their injuries. However, damages do provide a significant amount of relief for injured babies and their families.

Damages may include payment for:

• Current and future medical treatment
• Nursing care or other specialized care
• Long-term disability
• Pain and suffering.

In cases where a brain bleed results in a fatality, a wrongful death lawsuit would be appropriate. Damages for wrongful death could include funeral and burial costs, bereavement, mental anguish and others.

Our intracranial hemorrhage attorney in Kansas will look at all of your losses and help you determine what damages to pursue. Often, our clients are aware that they deserve compensation but are unaware of the breadth of the damages available. One of the first aspects we explore in any case is the full extent of the damages you are entitled to pursue.

If punitive damages are appropriate in your case, you can expect us to leverage them in our settlement talks or pursue them at trial. You are eligible for punitive damages if the medical professionals involved in your case intentionally or recklessly caused your infant’s brain hemorrhage.

Damages Caps

Keep in mind that there are damages caps for punitive damages in medical malpractice cases. In Kansas, punitive damages are meant to punish the defendant. As such, the defendant should feel the setback they cause, so the legislature has decided that punitive damages in Kansas must be based on the defendant’s income.

Regarding wrongful death suits that arise out of medical malpractice cases, such as an infant death from a brain hemorrhage, there is a cap on non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, of $250,000. However, there is no cap on economic damages.

KANSAS INFANT BRAIN BLEED LAWYER ANSWERS FAQS

If you are considering a claim against your doctor, these answers to common questions can help you understand the process.

How will you prove my doctor was to blame?

We will work to show that your doctor violated the accepted standard of care by acting in a way that another competent obstetrician would not have in similar circumstances. To do this we will investigate the evidence, such as reviewing medical records and interviewing witnesses. We will also consult with other medical doctors as expert witnesses to examine your provider’s actions and establish that they acted negligently.

Will I have to testify against my doctor?

The majority of medical malpractice cases are resolved outside of court through negotiations with insurers. If we are unsuccessful in negotiating a satisfactory offer and your case goes to trial, you may have to testify against your doctor. However, you can be assured that we will alleviate your anxiety by thoroughly preparing you to take the stand.

Is there a deadline for filing a claim?

Under the Kansas statute of limitations, medical malpractice lawsuits must be filed within two years from the date of injury or the date the injury was discovered. Sometimes effects of brain bleeds in infants do not show up right away, so once it is discovered, the clock starts ticking on that day. However, in no case can you file more than four years after the action that led to the injury.

How long will my claim take?

The timing of your brain bleed case will depend on many factors, including:

• The complexity of the issues involved
• The quality of the evidence of guilt
• When you take action to seek compensation
• The skill of your attorney.

Each birth injury case is different. One thing most cases have in common is they involve medical complexities that can cause a case to take longer. At Palmer Law Group, our attorneys are experienced and skilled in medical malpractice law and procedures. Our history of helping parents get justice for their injured children is long and successful. As such, our cases are frequently settled quickly and efficiently.

Should I accept a settlement offer?

Whether you accept a settlement offer or not is your decision alone. However, before you accept any offer, you should have an attorney review your case and your damages. In fact, you should have an attorney represent you from the beginning.

Medical malpractice cases are detailed and complex. Insurance companies and the medical professionals they cover vigorously fight against compensation claims. Any settlement offer you get without an attorney on your side will likely be far below what you deserve.

How much do Kansas infant brain bleed lawyers charge?

Infant brain bleed lawyers in Kansas are paid out of the compensation funds you are awarded. The attorney’s fee in your case will be calculated as a percentage of the money they recover for you.

Generally, percentages for attorney’s fees range between 25% and 40%. The lower end of the range is typically reserved for cases that settle relatively quickly. On the other end of the spectrum, you get cases that go to trial. Although trials for medical malpractice cases do occur, they are far less common than settlements.

We hope these general answers gave you more understanding of malpractice claim filing. To get answers specific to your case, speak with one of our Kansas infant brain bleed attorneys.

CONTACT A KANSAS INFANT BRAIN BLEED ATTORNEY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION

Help for Your Child

Not every intracranial hemorrhage injury in a newborn leads to a malpractice claim. If injuries are not serious enough or if the evidence is not strong enough to show negligence, there may not be a viable case. However, if you believe that your doctor or another health care provider caused your child’s injuries, reach out to us for a free, no-obligation consultation. We will review the circumstances to determine whether negligence by the provider may have caused the brain bleed. If so, we will counsel you about the steps to pursuing compensation and fiercely represent your interests. You can trust us to be honest in advising you about the strength of your case.

The Palmer Law Group is ready to meet and fight to get you the money you deserve. Contact our office at  (785) 233-1836 for a free consultation and learn how our team of work injury lawyers can help with your case.

Attorney LJ Leatherman

LJ Leatherman passionately believes in fair and dedicated representation for individuals who have been affected by automobile negligence, electrical injuries, firearm litigation, wrongful death, and third-party claims against insurance companies and all other areas of personal injury litigation. [Read More]