Birth Defects & Injuries

Louisiana Birth Defects Lawyer

The birth of a child is supposed to be one of the most glorious events of your life. When medical misconduct or negligence causes injury or even death to the baby, the parental nightmare begins.

At the law office of Kevin Tauzin, Attorney at Law, we have represented parents whose children were born with birth defects caused by the malpractice of the attending physician, midwife, or nurse during the birth. We have also represented parents when inadequate care during pregnancy resulted in the injury or death of the child. If you believe your baby was injured because of a negligent medical error during pregnancy or birth, talk with an experienced birth injury lawyer. Contact our Lafayette law firm for a free initial consultation. We will evaluate your case promptly.

Do not accept excuses if your child was injured at birth because of medical errors and negligence. Contact an attorney who knows how to help.

A birth injury can cause conditions that last a lifetime. Families are faced with ongoing costs for treatment and care. Our law firm has handled all types of claims for birth injuries, including:

• Bruising and skin irritation
• Paralysis
• Infections
• Brain damage
• Internal bleeding
• Forceps injuries
• Cerebral palsy
• Brachial plexus
• Broken and dislocated bones

Such injuries can result from:

• Failure to monitor the child
• Neglecting to act promptly when monitoring reveals problems
• Failure to do a C-section in a timely way after fetal distress is known
• Improper use of forceps
• Incorrect manipulation or turning of the baby during birth
• Inappropriate use of drugs and anesthesia

If your baby was hurt during birth or pregnancy, contact a birth injury lawyer who knows what to do. Call Kevin Tauzin, Attorney at Law, in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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