Birth Injury Attorney Serving New York State

Proven Advocate Understands the Causes of Birth Injuries

At The Law Office of Jonathan B. Ripps, we provide diligent representation to families in the Rockland County area and throughout New York affected by birth injuries. As an established personal injury lawyer, we have a thorough understanding of the short- and long-term effects of birth injuries. We work with trusted professionals to help determine the full extent of your child’s injury and the care that will be needed in the future to maximize your financial recovery.

At The Law Office of Jonathan B. Ripps, we know that birth injuries can happen before, during or shortly after delivery. They are more likely to occur when certain factors come into play, such as:

• A failure to identify, monitor or act on fetal distress

• A failure to plan for an emergency C-section

• The use of excessive force during delivery

• The misuse of instruments during delivery

• Lack of blood or oxygen to the infant’s brain

• Exposure to bacteria

• Respiratory distress

• Placenta previa

When the negligence of a doctor or nurse leads to a birth injury, our firm will work to hold them accountable and get you the compensation you deserve.

Dedicated Litigator Handles Claims for a Range of Birth Injuries

When a medical professional fails to provide an accepted standard of care before, during or after delivery, there are many types of harm that can result. Some of the most common types of birth injuries are:

• Cerebral palsy

• Erb’s palsy

• Brachial plexus injuries

• Bone fractures

• Shoulder dystocia

• Brain damage

• Facial paralysis

• Spinal cord injuries

• Nerve injuries

• Oxygen deprivation

• Disfigurement

• Meningitis

• Cephalohematoma

• Intracranial hemorrhages

• Caput Succedaneum

• Horner’s syndrome

No matter the birth injury your infant suffers, our firm will draw upon the expertise of medical professionals whose testimony can bolster your case for full compensation.

Contact a New York Law Firm for Advice on a Birth Injury Lawsuit

While some birth injuries heal naturally over time, it is critical you monitor your child’s health to ensure they receive the medical attention they need. Surgeries to repair nerve damage are more effective when a baby is still an infant, and early physical therapy helps weakened muscles develop before unnecessary strain is placed on healthier limbs. We will work with you and trusted doctors to ensure your child gets appropriate care.

The Law Office of Jonathan B. Ripps represents parents throughout New York whose infants have suffered birth injuries involving a doctor’s negligence. We will do everything possible to ensure your family receives appropriate compensation for your child’s injuries.