Ottawa Birth Injury Lawyers

The birth of a child should be a time of immense joy. When a newborn is injured during delivery, that joy can turn into trauma and uncertainty. For families in Ottawa, from the suburbs of Kanata to the vibrant ByWard Market, learning that your child has suffered a preventable injury is devastating. The consequences can be lifelong, leading to permanent disabilities and significant medical expenses. If your child was injured at birth, you deserve answers.

Determining whether medical negligence was the cause can be complex. An experienced Ottawa birth injury lawyer provides the clarity and support your family needs during this difficult time. Gluckstein Lawyers has a dedicated team with significant experience handling birth injury claims across Ontario.

What is a Birth Injury?

A birth injury is any harm that occurs to a baby before, during, or immediately after delivery. While some injuries are unavoidable, others happen due to medical negligence or errors in care.

Common causes of preventable birth injuries include:

• Delayed C-sections
• Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors
• Failure to respond to fetal distress
• Oxygen deprivation (asphyxia) during labour
• Prolonged or difficult labour

Types of Birth Injury Cases We Handle.

Our personal injury lawyers have experience with a wide range of birth injury cases. Many of these injuries involve brain damage from a disruption of oxygen or blood flow to the infant's brain. This can lead to conditions like Cerebral Palsy, which requires a lifetime of care and support. Other types of birth injuries we handle include:

• Brachial plexus injuries (Erb's Palsy)
• Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
• Fetal and neonatal stroke
• Seizures
• Spinal cord injuries
• Fractures and nerve damage

How an Ottawa Birth Injury Lawyer Can Help.

Navigating a birth injury claim can feel overwhelming, especially while caring for your child. A compassionate and skilled lawyer is your advocate, fighting for the justice and compensation you deserve. The team at Gluckstein Lawyers will:

• Conduct a thorough review of all medical records.
• Consult with respected medical experts to determine if the standard of care was breached.
• Gather the evidence needed to build a strong medical negligence case.
• Handle all communication and legal procedures so you can focus on your family.
• Strive for the best possible outcome to secure your child's future.

Compensation from a birth injury claim can cover costs for medical treatments, ongoing therapy, specialized equipment, home modifications, and future care needs. It provides financial stability and ensures your child has access to every necessary resource.

Your Advocates in Ottawa.

Whether you received care near the Ottawa Hospital or elsewhere in the region, our team is ready to stand by your side. We understand the challenges your family is facing and are committed to providing full-circle care. We combine fierce advocacy with the compassion you need.

Contact a Gluckstein Birth Injury Lawyer in Ottawa Today.

If your child suffered a preventable injury at birth, you don't have to seek answers alone. Contact Gluckstein Lawyers today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We work on a contingency basis, which means you don’t pay any fees unless we win your case. Let us help you secure the support your family needs to move forward.