Fairfax, Virginia Birth Injury Lawyer

Our Fairfax, Virginia, birth injury lawyers know that no parent envisions their new baby suffering a birth injury. These devastating complications can change a family’s future in an instant. When medical negligence during pregnancy, labor, or delivery leads to serious harm, families need experienced legal representation to protect their child’s future. The Fairfax, VA birth injury lawyers at Regan Zambri Long combine extensive medical malpractice experience with a deep commitment to Virginia families. We understand both the emotional trauma and the complex legal challenges you face.

Our Fairfax legal team has secured substantial settlements for victims of birth injuries while providing compassionate, personalized advocacy throughout the claims process. We fight for the compensation families deserve to care for their injured children. Call Regan Zambri Long, PLLC today for a free consultation with a birth injury lawyer.

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Understanding the Impact of Birth Injuries

While some birth injuries, such as bruises, are not unusual and may not cause any long-term damage to the newborn, others are significant and can lead to a lifetime of challenges for the child and their family. Examples of some of the birth injuries that can be caused by medical malpractice include:

  • Erb’s palsy, one of the types of brachial plexus injuries, can cause muscle weakness and paralysis in one of a child’s arms. While many children will recover from Erb’s palsy, others will require physical therapy or even surgery.
  • Cerebral palsy can adversely affect a child’s muscle tone and movement, and its effects may not become apparent immediately. Children with cerebral palsy typically require special care throughout their lifetime.
  • Spinal cord injuries can have a range of very serious effects, including the loss of the child’s ability to control their limbs and other parts of their body. The severity of spinal cord injuries varies considerably, as do the prospects for the child’s recovery. They are often caused by medical malpractice that happens during birth.
  • Perinatal asphyxia, also called birth asphyxia, is when the baby is deprived of oxygen during the birth process. This can result in brain damage that can have a lasting effect on the child. It can be the cause of cerebral palsy, delays in the child’s development, and long-term cognitive problems, among other issues.

Fairfax Birth Injury Attorneys Supporting Families Through Medical Malpractice Cases

It can be heartbreaking and emotionally painful for parents and family members to see their newborn suffer because of a birth injury caused by medical malpractice. The emotional distress is compounded by the financial burden that caring for a child who has suffered severe birth injuries often places on a family.

You don’t have to face these challenges alone. The experienced personal injury attorneys at Regan Zambri Long understand the difficulties our clients are facing, both emotionally and financially. We are here to provide you with support and guidance, utilizing our experience to help you gather evidence, hold the responsible parties accountable, and secure your child’s future.

Regan Zambri Long has years of experience with a wide range of medical malpractice cases, including in the area of birth injuries. We understand how difficult it is for parents when a new member of their family is injured just as they’re entering the world during the birthing process. Our compassionate Virginia birth injury lawyers will investigate your claim to identify the medical professionals responsible for the injured child and will discuss your options with you so that you can make an informed decision as to what steps to take next.

We are proud to have achieved successful outcomes for our clients in Fairfax, Virginia, and surrounding areas in birth injury cases. To learn more about how we can help if your child was injured during the birth process, contact a Regan Zambri Long Fairfax personal injury attorney today for a free consultation.

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Medical Malpractice and Birth Injuries in Fairfax

Birth injuries often result from preventable medical errors. Common forms of negligence include delayed C-section decisions, improper use of delivery tools, and failure to monitor fetal distress. Equipment malfunction or misuse, particularly with fetal heart rate monitors and delivery assistance devices, can cause severe complications. Multiple parties may share liability in many cases, from individual healthcare providers to hospitals and equipment manufacturers.

Our experienced Fairfax medical malpractice attorneys, working together with trusted medical experts, can review your case and evaluate the likelihood that your child’s birth injury was caused by the medical malpractice of one or more of the professionals you depended on to care for your child as they entered this world.

Regan Zambri Long is here to help you seek justice when your child was injured due to medical malpractice. Let us help you just as we’ve helped clients in Fairfax, Virginia, and the surrounding areas. Contact our personal injury law firm today to schedule a free case evaluation with a Virginia birth injury lawyer.

Your Rights and Legal Options for Birth Injury Claims in Fairfax, Virginia

Virginia’s Birth Injury Compensation Program

Virginia has a law called the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Act. This law creates a separate program to provide compensation for certain birth-related injuries that meet the law’s definition of “birth-related neurological injury.”

Virginia’s Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program, established in 1987, provides benefits for qualifying birth injuries, covering up to 40 hours of weekly home care with a 10-year enrollment window. While the program offers substantial benefits through the Workers’ Compensation Commission, including long-term care costs and lost future earnings, participation prevents the filing of separate medical malpractice claims.

A birth injury attorney can evaluate whether this program meets your family’s needs or if a lawsuit would better serve your case. When doctors participate in the program and injuries meet specific criteria, claims must go through this system rather than the courts. A Regan Zambri Long birth injury lawyer can assess your situation and determine the most appropriate path forward for your family’s case.

Filing Deadlines for Fairfax Birth Injury Claims

Virginia law requires birth injury lawsuits to be filed within two years of the injury, as specified in Virginia Code § 8.01-243. Parents typically have two years from the date of their child’s birth injury to seek financial compensation. Since exceptions may apply based on specific circumstances, consulting an attorney helps ensure you meet all critical deadlines to seek justice for your personal injury case.

Regan Zambri Long’s Commitment to Families of Fairfax, Virginia

For more than 30 years, Regan Zambri Long has helped individuals and families in the Fairfax, Virginia area pursue justice and recover compensation for personal injuries suffered because of medical malpractice and other types of negligent medical care. Over the years, we’ve recovered more than $1 billion for our clients. Our personal injury attorneys are regularly recognized by legal organizations and publications for their dedication and successful efforts on behalf of our clients.

Partner Jacqueline Colclough exemplifies Regan Zambri Long’s unique qualifications in birth injury cases. Drawing from her background as a registered obstetrical and neonatal nurse caring for high-risk pregnancies and infants, Jackie brings exceptional medical expertise to her legal practice. She recently secured a $6.5 million settlement for an infant with neurological injuries. Her rare combination of hands-on medical experience and legal acumen allows her to analyze medical records masterfully, understand complex injuries, and advocate passionately for families affected by negligent medical care.

We understand how painful it can be when your child is suffering from a birth-related injury due to a health care provider’s negligence. Our goal is to be more than just lawyers who help you recover for the lifelong impact your child’s birth injuries will have on their future; we also want to be able to help you identify resources that can help you give your child the best life they can have.

Trust your child’s Virginia birth injury case with our experienced birth injury lawyers. Call Regan Zambri Long today to learn more about our experience, our dedication, and how a birth injury lawyer can help.

As proud as we are of the recognition our lawyers have received, we’re even prouder of the testimonials and reviews our clients have provided, as well as the case results we’ve achieved on their behalf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a difference between a birth injury and a birth defect?

A birth injury happens during labor or delivery and is often caused by something going wrong in the moment, like a delayed C-section or rough use of delivery instruments. These birth-related injuries are sometimes preventable and may be due to medical negligence. A birth defect develops while the baby is still growing in the womb and is usually caused by genetics, or things like medications or illnesses during pregnancy. Knowing the difference helps you determine whether what happened could have been avoided.

Can I file a birth injury claim if the effects of the injury didn’t appear until months later?

Yes. Some birth-related injuries, like cerebral palsy or developmental delays, may not be diagnosed until later in a child’s life. Virginia law may allow for certain exceptions to the statute of limitations in these cases. It’s important to speak with a birth injury lawyer as soon as you suspect your child was injured due to a medical error.

Who can be held responsible in a birth injury lawsuit?

Depending on the circumstances, parties responsible for medical negligence can include doctors, nurses, anesthesiologists, midwives, and even hospitals. In some cases, equipment manufacturers may be held liable if a medical device used during delivery was defective.

What types of compensation are available in a Fairfax birth injury case?

Compensation may include coverage for medical expenses, therapy and rehabilitation, home care costs, special education needs, lost earning potential, and pain and suffering. Every case is different, so it’s best to consult an attorney to understand what damages may apply.

How is a birth injury case investigated?

A birth injury case typically involves a detailed review of medical history, expert consultations, and timelines of care. At Regan Zambri Long, we work closely with medical experts to prove medical negligence and determine whether the standard of care was breached and how that breach led to your child’s injury.

Contact us today to speak with a Virginia birth injury attorney and take the first step toward justice for your child and your family.

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Have you or your loved one sustained injuries in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia? Regan Zambri Long PLLC has the best lawyers in the country to analyze your case and answer the questions you may have.

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