How can I identify signs of a birth injury?
Motor problems can be an early sign of a birth injury, especially when movement, balance, or muscle control changes after birth. Developmental delays, seizure activity, and signs of brain damage also deserve medical attention. Atlanta Auto Law reviews the child’s symptoms with prenatal, delivery, newborn, and later care records before discussing a legal claim.
What does the legal team review first?
Delivery records provide the starting point for a birth injury claim review. We then examine prenatal notes, newborn treatment, diagnoses, and later developmental records. Clients should gather hospital documents, therapy notes, bills, and care information so the first assessment addresses both the medical history and the family’s losses.
What should be checked before a claim is scheduled?
Medical records should be checked before a birth injury claim moves forward. The review looks for a clear birth-related injury, supporting diagnoses, documented treatment, and losses connected to the child’s care. Families should preserve records and avoid giving a detailed statement to an insurer before receiving legal guidance.
Who is a good fit for this type of claim?
Families with suspected harm linked to pregnancy, labor, delivery, or newborn care may fit this type of claim. We review symptoms, records, and losses before giving legal guidance. A separate personal injury service may fit when the injury came from a motor vehicle accident, premises liability, or another unrelated event.
Which records should parents bring to a consultation?
Medical records, delivery notes, diagnosis records, therapy notes, bills, and care information help us assess the claim. Parents can also bring a written timeline of symptoms and appointments. Atlanta Auto Law uses those materials to discuss the legal issues and identify records that need further review.
Why do developmental delays matter in a birth injury claim?
Developmental delays matter because they can show how an injury affects a child’s growth, care, and daily life. We compare developmental assessments with birth and treatment records. The review also considers medical expenses, therapy needs, lost wages, and other losses supported by the available information.
How does a contingency fee work for this case?
A contingency fee means clients pay no attorney fees unless we win the case. The written agreement explains the fee arrangement and case costs before representation begins. Clients should review that agreement carefully and ask questions about expenses connected to records, filing, negotiation, mediation, or trial.
