Los Angeles Wrongful Birth Attorney
Did your doctor fail to diagnose a serious genetic condition in your unborn child or provide another similar form of substandard care in Los Angeles, California? You may have grounds for a wrongful birth claim under state law. The Law Office of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel and Associates can help you determine your legal rights and options and what steps to take next from there to pursue maximum compensation.
California is one of a limited number of states that recognizes wrongful birth as a legal cause of action. These claims are brought by parents who were denied the chance to make a fully informed decision about their pregnancy because of a healthcare provider’s medical negligence. Our Los Angeles wrongful birth attorneys have recovered billions for clients in medical malpractice cases across California, and Dr. Fagel’s background as both a physician and an attorney gives us a unique edge in handling claims this complex.
Contact us today for a free consultation at (800) 541-9376. We’re confident we can help you take appropriate legal action against the responsible parties.
How The Law Office of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel and Associates Can Help With Your Wrongful Birth Claim in Los Angeles, California
Since our lead medical malpractice lawyer practiced medicine before becoming an attorney, he can evaluate prenatal records, genetic testing results, and clinical decision-making with a level of insight that most lawyers don’t have. If you hire our legal team with The Law Office of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel and Associates to help with your case, we can:
- Review your prenatal care records to determine whether proper testing was performed and communicated
- Identify whether your provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care under CACI 512
- Work with genetic counseling experts and maternal-fetal medicine specialists to support your claim
- Handle every aspect of the legal process on your behalf
- Pursue a settlement or take your case to trial depending on what gives you the best chance at a fair result
Contact our wrongful birth lawyers in Los Angeles, CA, today for a free consultation. We can answer your questions and advise you on what you should do next at that time.
What Is the Difference Between Wrongful Birth and Other Birth-Related Claims?
It’s common for people to confuse wrongful birth with birth injury and/or wrongful life claims, but they are legally distinct.
- Wrongful birth is a claim brought by the parents. It alleges that a provider’s negligence deprived them of the information they needed to make an informed decision about conceiving or continuing a pregnancy. Common conditions involved include Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, spina bifida, and Tay-Sachs disease.
- Wrongful life is a claim brought by the child. It argues that the child would not have been born at all if not for the provider’s negligence. California is one of the few states that recognizes this cause of action, though damages are limited to the costs associated with the condition rather than general pain and suffering.
- Birth injury claims involve physical harm caused during labor and delivery, such as brain damage from oxygen deprivation or nerve injuries from improper use of delivery tools.
Learning about which type of claim applies to your situation is an important first step. Our malpractice attorneys can help you sort through the details during your free consultation.
Set Up a Free Consultation With Our Los Angeles Wrongful Birth Attorneys
Learning that your child has a serious genetic condition is life-changing; learning that your doctor could have warned you beforehand makes it even harder to process. If you believe a healthcare provider’s negligence took away your right to make an informed choice, The Law Office of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel and Associates is here to help your family pursue the justice and compensation you deserve. Call (800) 541-9376 today to schedule your free consultation and get started with your case.
