Long Beach Birth Injury Attorney
Was your child injured during or shortly after birth in Long Beach, California? You may be able to pursue a birth injury claim to recover compensation for the harm caused. The Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel and Associates can guide you through the legal process while you focus on your family.
With more than 35 years of experience and over $1.4 billion recovered for clients, our firm has a proven track record of success in complex medical negligence and birth injury cases. Our unique perspective, led by Dr. Bruce Fagel, a licensed physician and attorney, gives us the ability to understand the medical and legal issues in your case like few others can.
Call our office today to schedule your free consultation. Our Long Beach birth injury lawyers are ready to get started as soon as you are.
Why Hire The Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel and Associates for Help After a Birth Injury in Long Beach, CA?
Medical malpractice cases are often some of the most complex claims a family can face. Hospitals and doctors usually have large insurance companies and legal teams working to avoid liability. Having an experienced birth injury lawyer on your side can help you level the playing field and maximize the amount of compensation you recover.
At The Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel and Associates, we offer a unique set of experience that sets us apart:
- Medical and legal knowledge: Dr. Fagel is both a licensed physician and an attorney. This combination allows our firm to analyze medical records, identify errors, and build stronger arguments on behalf of our clients.
- Unmatched results: We have recovered more than $1.4 billion in verdicts and settlements for patients and families in California, including the single largest medical malpractice verdict in state history.
- Focused representation: Our practice is dedicated to medical malpractice and birth injury cases. We know this area of the law inside and out.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how we can help you take legal action.
Common Types of Birth Injuries in Long Beach, CA
A birth injury can take many forms. Some conditions may heal with time, while others can result in lifelong disabilities requiring ongoing treatment. Our firm can handle cases involving any of the following types of harm:
- Cerebral palsy
- Brachial plexus injuries (Erb’s palsy)
- Brain damage caused by oxygen deprivation
- Broken bones or fractures during delivery
- Spinal cord injuries
- Shoulder dystocia complications
- Untreated infections during pregnancy or delivery
If your child has been diagnosed with any of these injuries (or any other condition that may have been caused by medical negligence), you may have grounds to file a claim.
What Damages Can I Receive in a Long Beach Birth Injury Claim?
Birth injury cases often involve significant financial and emotional damages. Depending on the facts of your case, you may be entitled to compensation for both your economic and non-economic losses, such as:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Costs of rehabilitation, therapy, and in-home care
- Special education needs and assistive equipment
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of quality of life
In some cases, punitive damages may also be awarded if the conduct of the medical providers was especially reckless.
Contact Our Long Beach Birth Injury Lawyers To Set Up a Free Case Review
The effects of a birth injury can last a lifetime, but you do not have to carry the financial and emotional burden without legal help. The Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel and Associates has decades of experience holding negligent doctors and hospitals accountable in California.
Call us at (800) 541-9376 today or contact us online to schedule your free consultation with a Long Beach birth injury attorney.
