When a newborn sustains a broken collarbone during delivery, the experience can be frightening and confusing. Although some fractures occur naturally during difficult births, many are caused by preventable medical negligence. A newborn’s clavicle fracture can lead to lasting pain, limited arm movement, or nerve damage if not promptly recognized and properly treated.
If you suspect that a medical provider’s actions or failure to act caused your child’s injury, a Connecticut newborn clavicle fracture lawyer from Berkowitz Hanna can help you understand your rights. We are among the state’s leading medical malpractice firms, with over $400 million in verdicts and settlements. Our birth injury attorneys can assess whether your child’s injury was preventable and pursue full compensation for your family’s losses.
Malpractice claims are evaluated against a heightened standard of care, the level of treatment a reasonably skilled provider would have given under similar circumstances. To prove liability, it must be shown that a doctor or nurse deviated from that standard and that this failure directly caused harm to the child.
A provider might have been negligent if they:
A Connecticut attorney with experience handling newborn clavicle fracture cases can consult expert witnesses to determine whether these actions violated medical standards. Under Connecticut General Statutes § 52-190a, plaintiffs must obtain a written opinion from a qualified medical professional before filing a malpractice suit. Our firm can manage this process and ensure compliance with all legal requirements.
Even though a broken collarbone may heal within weeks, some infants experience lingering effects that change the course of their early development. A skilled Connecticut attorney can pursue full compensation for the harm caused by a preventable birth-related newborn clavicle fracture. These claims account for both immediate and long-term consequences, including:
Berkowitz Hanna has extensive experience advocating for families whose infants were injured by negligent medical care. Our team can work to recover the compensation that families deserve while ensuring that children’s rights are protected at every stage.
Every child deserves a safe delivery and the chance for a healthy start in life. When medical negligence undermines that right, families can take legal action to hold providers accountable. Our team at Berkowitz Hanna will fight for answers, accountability, and compensation for your family. We can explain your legal rights and discuss how to pursue justice through a birth injury claim.
If you believe your baby’s clavicle fracture resulted from preventable medical negligence, contact us to arrange a free consultation with a Connecticut newborn clavicle fracture lawyer. Your consultation is free, and you owe no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.
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