A birth injury is traumatic not only for the newborn but also for the parents who were hoping that their child will enter the world without any trouble. There are several types of birth injuries and they can either be caused by human error or by faulty medical devices used during the delivery of the baby. A personal injury attorney can help you file a claim for injuries occurred during childbirth.

1. Birth Injury in Los Angeles
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2. Birth Injury Cases in California
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A birth injury is treated the same way as a
medical malpractice case in California.
These cases involve injuries to the child
during birth or injuries occurred during
pregnancy caused by medical procedures.

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Examples of Birth Injuries
Common examples of birth injuries
include:
 injuries to the upper arm of the new-
born (brachial plexus),
 muscle or physical injuries,
 shoulder dystocia,
 brain injuries, often from oxygen
depravation.

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Causes for Birth Injuries
Birth trauma can be related to a number of
factors that are not related to the mother or
the baby. Injuries can be caused by:
• the doctor who oversees the delivery,
• nurse or medical staff,
• defective medical products,
• improper medication.

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Medical Malpractice in California
Medical malpractice cases in California,
including birth injuries, can often be
attributed to a negligent act performed by
the physician or the medical staff.
Together with a personal injury attorney in
Los Angeles you can prove that the neglect
of the defendant caused the injury.

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Statute of Limitations in Los
Angeles
The statute of limitations is the legal
amount of time during which a parent can
bring a birth injury case to court.
In California, the statute of limitations for
medical malpractice is one year after the
discovery of the injury or three years from
the date of the injury.

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Birth Injury Statute of
Limitations in Los Angeles >>
The statute of limitations is different in case
of birth injuries and it is important as a
parent to understand how this legal
limitation applies to your case.
The birth injury statute of limitations can
range from six months to eight years. The
latter applies to babies who have been
severely injured by an error that
occurred during birth.

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>> Birth Injury Statute of
Limitations in Los Angeles
A separate statute of limitations applies to the
mother who was been injured during
childbirth.
The legal amount of time to file a claim is
shorter if the birth injury occurred in a public
hospital. A personal injury attorney in Los
Angeles can help you make a claim in due
time.

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Compensations in Birth Injury
Cases in California
The types of compensations generally
awarded in birth injury cases are monetary
and are given for the costs related to
treating the injury that occurred during
birth.
Parents may also receive compensations
for the suffering of their children.

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Legal Assistance for Filing a
Birth Injury Claim in California
One of our personal injury attorneys in
Los Angeles can help you file a claim for a
birth injury case that occurred in L.A. or in
another city in California.
Our lawyers will be able to investigate your
case and discuss the options you have to
receive compensations.

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