Delayed or improper delivery: If a doctor or other medical professional fails to recognize that a baby is in distress during delivery and doesn’t take appropriate action to deliver the baby quickly, the baby may suffer from oxygen deprivation or other injuries.
When a Joyous Birth Turns into a Lifetime of Struggle
The birth of your child should be one of the happiest moments in your life. But when a preventable medical mistake happens during labor or delivery, that moment can turn into heartbreak. A birth injury doesn’t just affect your baby — it impacts your entire family’s emotional, physical, and financial future.
Many parents in Long Island, NY are shocked to learn that their child’s condition — such as cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, or brain damage — could have been prevented if doctors or nurses had followed proper medical standards. Hospitals and healthcare professionals have a duty to provide skilled, attentive care during childbirth. When they fail, families deserve justice and financial security for the years ahead.
The Hidden Cost of Medical Negligence
Birth injuries can result in permanent disabilities that require lifelong care, therapy, and special education. Parents are often left facing mounting medical bills, emotional exhaustion, and an uncertain future.
Doctors may deny wrongdoing. Hospitals may protect themselves. Meanwhile, your child’s needs continue every single day — from expensive rehabilitation services to medical equipment and home modifications. It can feel unfair and overwhelming, especially when you trusted your medical team to keep your baby safe.
You shouldn’t have to face this alone. That’s where a Long Island birth injury attorney can make all the difference.
The Injury Group — Compassionate Legal Help You Can Trust
At The Injury Group, we’ve helped countless Long Island families hold negligent hospitals and healthcare providers accountable. Our birth injury lawyers know how to uncover the truth, build a strong case, and fight for the maximum compensation your family deserves.
We will handle every detail — from reviewing medical records and consulting expert witnesses to negotiating with insurance companies and taking your case to court if needed. You can focus on your child’s recovery while we focus on justice.
Our team understands these cases inside and out. We know what signs to look for, how to prove medical malpractice, and what steps are needed to get results. You don’t pay us unless we win your case.
💬 Schedule a free consultation today to learn how much your child’s birth injury case may be worth — and take the first step toward peace of mind.
Common Types of Birth Injuries in Long Island, NY
Birth injuries can vary from mild to severe, and every case deserves careful legal review. Common injuries include:
Brachial Plexus Injuries / Erb’s Palsy – Damage to the shoulder nerves causing weakness or paralysis in the arm.
Cerebral Palsy – A lifelong condition often caused by oxygen deprivation or brain damage during birth.
Bone Fractures – Commonly clavicle fractures from improper delivery techniques.
Asphyxia (Oxygen Deprivation) – Can result in severe brain damage, seizures, or developmental delays.
Spinal Cord Damage – May occur when complications are missed or delivery tools are misused.
Common Causes of Birth Injuries
Birth injuries are often linked to medical negligence or human error during delivery. Examples include:
Failure to monitor fetal distress or maternal vital signs
Delayed or improper delivery decisions
Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors
Medication errors during labor
Failure to perform a timely C-section
If any of these mistakes occurred, your doctor or hospital may be legally responsible for your child’s injury.
Why Choose The Injury Group for Your Birth Injury Case?
Decades of experience handling Long Island medical malpractice claims
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Compassionate representation — we treat every case as if it were our own child
No fees unless we win your case
Personalized attention every step of the way
You deserve more than apologies — you deserve answers, accountability, and compensation.
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Your family’s future matters. Don’t wait — the sooner you act, the stronger your case may be.
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A Brief Look at Long Island’s Rich History
Long Island is more than just a location — it’s a community built on strength, resilience, and family values. From the early Native American tribes who first called it home to the bustling towns of Nassau and Suffolk County, Long Island’s history is deeply rooted in growth and perseverance. It has been the birthplace of innovation, culture, and some of New York’s most dedicated families.
From the Revolutionary War battles at Brooklyn and Setauket to the rise of Long Island’s coastal industries and suburban communities, the region has always stood for progress and determination. Today, as families face new challenges — including those caused by medical negligence — Long Island’s enduring spirit reminds us that justice and hope are always within reach.
Common Types of Birth Related Injuries in Long Island NY
There are many different types of birth injuries, ranging from minor injuries that resolve on their own to serious injuries that can have lifelong consequences. Some of the most common types of birth injuries include:
Brachial plexus injuries: Brachial plexus injuries occur when the nerves that control movement and sensation in the arms are damaged during delivery. This can happen if the baby’s shoulder gets stuck behind the mother’s pubic bone during delivery, or if excessive force is used to deliver the baby’s shoulder.
Cerebral palsy: Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that can be caused by brain damage before, during, or shortly after birth. It can result in muscle weakness, spasticity, and problems with coordination and movement.
Bone fractures: Fractures can occur during delivery if the baby’s bones are put under too much pressure. The most common fractures are collarbone fractures, which can happen if the baby’s shoulder gets stuck during delivery. Improper use of forceps or suction by a delivering doctor can lead to bone fractures in an infant.
Asphyxia: If delivery is delayed, the child may be unable to breathe for an extended period of time. This asphyxia can easily cause severe brain damage, which leads to a wide variety of physical and mental disabilities.
Spinal cord damage: Not recognizing complications during delivery.
Causes of Birth Injuries
There are many ways in which a doctor can act negligently and cause severe injuries to a child. Some of the most common causes of birth injuries include:
Improper use of delivery tools: If a doctor or other medical professional uses delivery tools, such as forceps or a vacuum extractor, improperly, the baby may suffer from injuries such as bruising, lacerations, or skull fractures.
Failure to monitor the baby’s vital signs: If a doctor or other medical professional fails to monitor the baby’s vital signs during delivery, they may not recognize when the baby is in distress and may not take appropriate action to deliver the baby quickly.
Medication errors: If a doctor or other medical professional administers the wrong medication or the wrong dose of medication to the mother during delivery, the baby may suffer from injuries such as oxygen deprivation or brain damage.
Failure to perform a C-section when necessary: If a doctor or other medical professional fails to recognize that a C-section is necessary to safely deliver the baby, the baby may suffer from oxygen deprivation or other injuries.
Our Legal Process
The Injury Group’s birth injury lawyers can answer any questions you may have about your case, as well as inform you how much your case may be worth.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pedestrian Accident Injury Cases In New York
Determining the value of a birth injury case is a complex process that depends on several factors, such as the severity of the injury, the cost of medical treatment, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. An attorney at the Injury Group can help you calculate the damages you may be entitled to receive.
Our skilled attorneys can help you pursue damages that you and your child are entitled to following a birth injury, including medical expenses, future medical expenses if the injury requires ongoing treatment, lost income, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, punitive damages, and more.
If your child has suffered a birth injury, it is important to consult and work with a personal injury attorney who specializes in birth injury cases. Pursuing a birth injury claim can be a complex and emotional process, and an attorney can provide invaluable guidance and advice throughout the process.
Given that birth injury claims are medical malpractice, you have two-and-a-half years to pursue a birth injury claim.
Birth injuries that occur as a result of medical malpractice are typically attributed to OBGYNs, nurses, or other hospital staff that allowed the injury to occur. While we will need to thoroughly review the specific circumstances of the incident, your claim will likely be against the hospital at which the birth occurred. Additionally, pharmaceutical companies that manufacture medication prescribed to the mother during pregnancy that may have caused an injury or medical device manufacturers who manufacture devices that cause injury during delivery may be held liable.
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