Know Your Rights If Your Child Has Suffered a Birth Injury In Memphis

By Thomas Greer | January 25, 2015

A childbirth injury can be extremely frightening, turning what is supposed to be one of the most precious events of your life into a nightmare. Depending on the baby’s condition due to the injury, the doctors may whisk your baby away for treatment before you even get to hold him or her. In some circumstances, your baby may need to be transported to a children’s hospital or other facility where better care is available. These circumstances are especially frustrating for mothers, who must remain in their bed immediately after birth and cannot be with the baby. You are left wondering what is wrong, whether your baby will survive and how it will affect the rest of your lives.

It’s important to understand that during this confusing time, you have many rights that can help you protect you and your baby.

  • You have the right to know what is wrong with your baby
  • You have the right to review your baby’s medical records
  • You have the right to know how and why your baby was injured
  • You have the right to know what is being done to treat your baby
  • You have the right to know about any change in your baby’s condition
  • You have the right to participate in decisions being made about your baby’s treatment
  • You have the right to accompany your baby if your health allows (some exceptions may apply)
  • You have the right to speak with an attorney
  • You have the right to hire independent investigators and medical professionals to review the circumstances of your baby’s childbirth injury
  • You have the right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against any doctors, hospitals or other professionals or institutions that caused the injuries through negligence or incompetence
  • If someone’s negligence or incompetence caused your baby’s injuries, you have the right to compensation and damages from the responsible parties

If you believe any of these rights are being violated, or you suspect negligence might have caused your baby’s injuries, you need to speak with a proven birth injury attorney, like those at Bailey & Greer. Our attorneys have the experience and expertise necessary to protect your rights and investigate any potential negligence.

To schedule a free consultation with a Bailey & Greer attorney, just visit our Free Consultation page or call us now at 901-680-9777.

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