Los Angeles Prenatal and Perinatal Risks Lawyer

Pregnancy and childbirth are some of the most delicate times in a family’s life. Expectant mothers place complete trust in their doctors to protect both their health and their child’s. As a result, when that trust is broken due to medical negligence, the results can be devastating.

At The Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates, we’re uniquely qualified to represent families throughout the State of California who have suffered because of preventable medical injuries. Our Los Angeles prenatal and perinatal risks attorneys have recovered over $2 billion for our clients to date and are led by an established attorney who is also a medical doctor, so your case will be in trusted hands from start to finish.

Call (800) 541-9376 today or message us online to schedule a free consultation, at which time we can give you some initial legal advice about what to do next.

How Can a Los Angeles Birth Injury Lawyer Help With My Case?

Proving negligence in prenatal or perinatal care can be extremely complex. These cases often involve multiple healthcare professionals and require a deep understanding of both medicine and law. Our law firm is better equipped to tackle these issues than most because of our lead attorney’s decades of experience in both fields.

When you hire our Los Angeles birth injury attorneys, we will:

  • Investigate your medical records and hospital procedures
  • Hire top-rated obstetric and neonatal experts to determine what went wrong
  • Identify every party responsible, including doctors, nurses, and hospital staff
  • Calculate the full extent of your damages, both economic and non-economic
  • Negotiate aggressively with insurers and take your case to trial if needed

We understand how important these cases are to your family’s future and will work hard to recover maximum compensation on your behalf.

What Are Prenatal and Perinatal Risks?

Prenatal risks refer to medical issues that develop during pregnancy, such as untreated infections and failure to diagnose conditions like gestational diabetes.

Perinatal risks occur shortly before, during, or immediately after delivery. These may include:

When healthcare professionals ignore warning signs or otherwise provide substandard care, the baby can suffer serious injuries that can last a lifetime.

How Long Do I Have To File a Birth Injury Claim in California?

California’s statute of limitations gives families only a limited amount of time to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. In most cases, you must file within three years of the injury or one year after discovering it,  whichever comes first.

For children hurt before or during birth, however, note that the deadline may be extended. Parents can usually file a claim until the child’s eighth birthday in circumstances like those.

As every case is unique at the end of the day, it’s important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible if you intend to file a claim. The Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates can confirm your exact deadline and ensure your case is filed on time.

Contact Our Los Angeles Prenatal and Perinatal Risks Attorneys for Help

You trusted your medical providers to protect your child’s life. If that trust was violated, The Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates can help you pursue justice and the full amount of financial support your family needs to move forward as best as you can.

Call (800) 541-9376 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. Our Los Angeles prenatal and perinatal risks lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, which means we only receive attorney’s fees if we successfully handle your claim.