A birth injury is physical harm a baby suffers during labor or delivery that could have been prevented with proper medical care, such as a brain injury from oxygen deprivation or nerve damage from excessive pulling. Parents in Henderson often don’t learn the full extent of the damage until months later.
The Janda Law Firm has the experience, resources, and tenacity to uncover what really happened in the delivery room. If a doctor or nurse failed your family, our Henderson birth injury lawyers will hold them accountable for the lifelong support your child needs. Call us today for a free case review.
What Sets Our Henderson Birth Injury Attorneys Apart?
- Our attorney, Dr. Paul Janda, is a board-certified neurologist and a lawyer. Your child’s complex medical documents, such as fetal monitoring strips, Apgar scores, and neonatal imaging in your file, are reviewed by someone who knows how to interpret them.
- The Janda Law Firm builds birth injury cases around the therapies, adaptive equipment, and specialized education your child will require. We will never settle for less than what your child needs for the future.
- If your child is hurt, you deserve access to legal representation regardless of your financial situation. You pay no legal fees unless we win, and our fees are paid from the compensation we secure for you.
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The Advantages of Hiring a Henderson Birth Injury Lawyer
Birth injury cases require proving not only that something went wrong but also that it was preventable. In the narrow, high-stakes window of labor and delivery, untangling this alone can be difficult. That’s why you need a Henderson injury lawyer on your side.
A lawyer works with obstetric specialists, neonatologists, and pediatric neurologists to identify when signs of fetal distress were missed or a delivery decision was delayed, then builds a life-care plan that captures the lifetime cost of the injury. By pairing this expert testimony with a clear, well-documented delivery timeline, your lawyer can build a compelling case that shows precisely how and when the standard of care was breached.
Types of Birth Injuries That May Result from Negligence
When a provider misses fetal distress, delays a C-section, or uses delivery tools improperly, the resulting injuries can affect a child for life. Common types of birth injuries include:
- Cerebral palsy
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Brachial plexus injuries
- Erb’s palsy
- Shoulder dystocia
- Skull fractures
- Facial nerve damage
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken collarbones
- Forceps injuries
- Vacuum extraction injuries
How Long Do Nevada Parents Have to File a Birth Injury Claim?
Under NRS 41A.097, medical malpractice claims must be filed within two years of discovering the injury and no more than three years after it occurred. However, the statute makes an exception for children with brain damage or birth defects, allowing a claim to be filed any time before the child’s tenth birthday. The best way to protect your child’s claim is to contact a lawyer as soon as you suspect something went wrong.
Get Answers About Your Case from a Henderson Birth Injury Lawyer
If your child suffered a preventable injury during labor or delivery, The Janda Law Firm will fight for the justice your family deserves. Our Henderson and Las Vegas birth injury lawyer can review your medical records, consult with the right specialists, and walk you through your options. To get started, schedule a free consultation with our team today.