The long-term effects of birth injuries in Connecticut can be devastating for both children and their families. Some newborns recover from minor complications, but others face lifelong challenges that require ongoing medical care, rehabilitation, and financial support. When these injuries result from medical negligence during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, families deserve justice and accountability.
At Berkowitz Hanna, we understand how deeply birth injuries can impact every aspect of a child’s development and a family’s well-being. Our experienced birth injury attorneys have helped many families in the state secure the compensation needed to provide the highest quality of care for their children. We are ready to do the same for you.
Children who experience birth-related injuries in Connecticut hospitals may face long-term complications that persist well into adulthood. The severity of these conditions often depends on how quickly medical professionals respond when complications arise. We often see involving:
Even a seemingly minor delivery injury can delay developmental progress or cause lifelong limitations. These challenges often result from preventable errors such as failing to monitor fetal distress or delaying a medically necessary C-section. When this happens, families can pursue compensation through a malpractice claim to address the lasting consequences of birth injuries.
Under Connecticut General Statutes § 52-184c, all health care professionals must meet the accepted standard of care, meaning they must act as a competent practitioner would in similar circumstances. A failure to meet this standard that leads to a preventable injury may constitute medical malpractice.
Proving your case requires showing that a provider’s actions directly caused the child’s condition and its lasting consequences. Our attorneys regularly work with medical experts and life care planners to evaluate the long-term impact of a birth injury in Connecticut, including:
This comprehensive approach helps ensure that we accurately document every future cost—medical, educational, and emotional—and include them in your claim.
Families coping with the ongoing effects of a birth injury in Connecticut often feel overwhelmed by both medical and legal challenges. State law requires that an expert medical opinion confirming that negligence likely occurred must support every malpractice claim. Once a family files a claim, it may proceed through settlement discussions or court proceedings, depending on the provider’s response.
At Berkowitz Hanna, we handle every stage of this process so you can focus on your child’s care. Our attorneys conduct a thorough review of all medical and hospital records, consult independent experts to confirm how negligence occurred, and calculate the total cost of lifetime care. We communicate directly with hospitals and insurers to protect your rights and, when necessary, represent your family in court.
With more than $400 million recovered for families in the state, our firm has the knowledge, resources, and persistence needed to pursue complex malpractice cases from start to finish.
The long-term effects of birth injuries in Connecticut can shape every aspect of your child’s life, from education to independence. You do not have to face these challenges alone. Our attorneys will fight for your right to financial recovery while providing the empathy and respect your situation deserves.
Contact Berkowitz Hanna today to schedule a free consultation. We can explain your legal options, help you understand how the state law applies to your case, and guide you toward justice for your child’s future.
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