California Obstetrical Malpractice Lawyers and Birth Injury Attorneys Explain the Legal Strategies for Preparing and Presenting Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injury, Brain Damage, Erbs Palsy and Brachial Plexus Injury Cases

Whenever a baby is born or is discovered subsequent to birth to suffer delayed development or evidence of cerebral palsy, brain injury or brain damage, or paralyzing symptoms of Erbs palsy or other brachial plexus injury, the California obstetrical malpractice lawyers or birth injury attorneys should always conduct the appropriate investigation to determine whether the injury was caused by medical or hospital employee negligence. The following discussion also applies to obstetrical malpractice and birth injury cases generally, including in most other states than California, although the parent should contact appropriately qualified counsel in the state where their child was born to assure that the advice they receive is absolutely accurate under the applicable state laws. For example, under California law, a medical malpractice case must be supported by the testimony of a licensed and qualified medical practitioner. This may not be required by the laws of every state, but whether required or not under state law, we would urge that it is an element of good legal practice for medical malpractice attorneys generally and obstetrical malpractice lawyers in particular. (more…)