Birth Injuries

Queens Birth Injury Attorney

Compassionately Pursuing Compensation on Behalf of Our Clients

The prospect of childbirth is both frightening and exciting for any parent. Whether this is your first child or you have been through it before, you want to be certain that you and your baby receive the best care.

If the unexpected happens and you or your child are injured, you probably have a lot of questions. It can be nearly impossible to know whether malpractice was involved, and that is why it is important to talk to an attorney who has experience with these cases.

Queens birth injury lawyer David Kates is here to offer the guidance you need. With his extensive experience in medical malpractice cases, he can get to the bottom of what happened, to determine whether your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional failed to provide a standard level of care before, during, or after delivery.

If so, you may be entitled to financial compensation to provide for your child’s medical care, therapy, ongoing treatment, and more.

A just settlement can make all the difference in your ability to provide a stable future for your child. Call (718) 866-3664 to find out more about birth injuries and your child’s lifelong care.

Why Consider Hiring a Birth Injury Lawyer?

As a parent, one of the most distressing situations you can face is having your child suffer an injury during birth. It can leave you feeling helpless and unsure of what to do next. In such cases, hiring a lawyer can be crucial in securing the compensation and justice that your child deserves.

At the Law Office of David A. Kates, PLLC, our Queens birth injury lawyers can help you navigate the complex legal procedures involved in filing a birth injury lawsuit and represent you in negotiations with insurance companies and medical professionals. Justice doesn't end with money. Beyond financial compensation, a skilled medical malpractice attorney will work to help you hold responsible parties accountable for their actions and prevent similar incidents from happening to other families.

Types of Birth Injuries

There are different types of birth injuries. Some are completely preventable, and others may occur due to genetic defects or even reasons unknown. Because these are complex and technical matters, it will take a complete investigation and review of medical records to determine whether the appropriate level of care was administered to mother and baby.

The following are examples of birth injuries:

What Is the Most Common Birth Injury?

Most births happen relatively smoothly; however, birth injuries do happen. From the list above, the most common injuries are bruises, fractures, or broken bones. Clavicle fractures are the most common type of fracture. Swelling or the newborn crying when the area is touched are the typical signs of a fracture.

Bruises are very common because of how fragile a newborn's skin is. Bruises, when they do happen, are commonly found on the face, head, and the extremities. They typically happen during the birthing process itself, but can happen if medical equipment, like forceps, are used improperly.

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    David has over 20 years of professional legal experience.
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David Kates prides himself in getting to the bottom of why a patient was hurt and neglected. Call (718) 866-3664 to discuss your case.

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    I made the best choice when I decided to go with David Kates as my attorney. I waited 7 years to finally have the opportunity to tell my story to a jury and he truly put his heart and soul into my case. He was up against another top-notch lawyer at my trial. He was very impressive in the courtroom and he also spent an enormous amount of time before trial preparing. He knew every single detail of my extremely complicated medical malpractice case. He exceeded my expectations and I was truly blown away after watching him at trial. It was a very emotional time for me and he was so supportive. I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney.
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    “Working with David as my personal injury lawyer was more than I could have asked for.”
    Working with David as my personal injury lawyer was more than I could have asked for. Upon meeting David, he took the time to sit and listen to my story, heard my concerns, and walked me through the process of what to expect, and he thoroughly prepared me for all matters involved. He is empathetic, professional, and tough when necessary. I'm so thankful for his tenacity with my trial, and for never backing down when I sometimes felt all hope was lost - David never let me lose sight of the bigger picture, ever! Thank you, David... you truly were remarkable.
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    “David Kates is a hard working excellent attorney who goes the extra mile.”
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