Birth Injury Lawyers

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Birth & Child Injury Frequently Asked Questions

 

How do I recognize Erb’s Palsy?
A newborn will show signs of Erb’s Palsy with limited movement in the hands, arms and fingers. Paralysis or loss of feeling in these areas may also indicate Erb’s Palsy. If you notice any limitation in movement, please contact your child’s physician right away.

 

Do I have a valid claim for birth injury?
An experienced New York birth injury lawyer can help you decide if moving forward with a birth injury claim is a wise choice. You will need to provide your medical malpractice attorney with your child’s medical records including the labor and delivery report. Our skilled investigators will dig deeply to evaluate your claim and uncover any hidden or missing details. You may have a valid claim to compensation for your child’s injuries if there is evidence of negligence.

 

How do I prove a daycare worker’s negligence caused my child’s injuries?
Proving how and when the negligence occurred can be very difficult, especially if the only witnesses were children. The child injury attorney team at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos will carefully review the details of the accident, the medical reports, and the environment where the accident occurred to find your family answers. If we feel there is sufficient evidence to move forward with the case, we will work hard to show hold the daycare worker responsible and accountable.

 

How do I show that playground equipment is dangerous or defective?
You should be prepared to gather as much information about the accident site and the details of the accident as possible. Witnesses, testimony from other parents who take their children to the same spot, and pictures may help your case. You can leave the burden of proof up to your New York premises liability attorney. The lawyers at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos utilize engineering and other specialized knowledge to evaluate the equipment in question and demonstrate how and why it posed a hazard to children.

 

We’re here to help. The skilled New York birth injury lawyers of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos can protect the rights of innocent children. Call or email us today for your free personal injury consultation and get the answers your family deserves. Serving clients in the New York area, including the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island.

 

 

 

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