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How Long After Birth Injury Can You Sue?

How Long After Birth Injury Can You Sue?

October 10, 2022 Posted by Oliver Nelson III Blog/News

Birth injuries are something no parent ever wants to think about. In Minnesota, there are an estimated 488 newborn injuries every year, or 7 out of every 1,000 births.

If your child has been injured during the birth process, you may be wondering what legal options are available to you. In Minnesota, you generally have until four years from the date of the injury to file a claim. But how can you tell if your child’s injuries were caused by medical negligence?

There are a few different types of birth injuries that can occur. The most common include:

  • Cerebral palsy
  • Erb’s palsy
  • Brain damage
  • Shoulder dystocia

 

These are just a few examples. If your child has suffered from any type of birth injury, then having an experienced Minnesota birth injury lawyer is important to get the compensation you’re due.

Who Should Be Held Liable for Birth Injuries?

Any health care provider who was involved in your child’s birth can potentially be held liable for their injuries. This includes the doctors, nurses, surgeons, dentists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals outlined in the Minnesota Statutes.

As mentioned before, in most cases, you have four years from the date the incident occurred to file a claim. Failure to do so may result in a dismissal of your case.

How Do You Know if You Should File a Claim?

If you are in Minnesota, speak to a birth injury lawyer near Minnesota as soon as possible to establish whether or not you have a case. Don’t try to wait years to file a claim as the evidence may be gone by then and witnesses’ testimonies may be unreliable.

Birth injury lawyers will investigate your claim and help you determine if you have a case worth pursuing. If so, they will represent you and your family to get the best possible outcome that will hold the person or persons liable for the injuries to your child accountable.

Final Thoughts

Birth injuries can be devastating for parents and their families. If your child was injured during the birth process, you may be feeling overwhelmed and not sure what to do next. Your decision-making ability may also be impaired as you are likely still grieving the injuries to your child. If you are in Minneapolis, Minnesota, call Magna Law at (763) 438-3032 for a free consultation about your legal options.

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