Birth Injuries

Chicago, Illinois, Birth Injury Attorneys

In some cases, the birth of a child results in complications that leave children injured and parents wondering what happened. The actions or inaction of an emergency room, delivery room or hospital doctor may have lead to the injuries that a new baby suffered. These injuries often have a lifelong physical and emotional impact on the child, parents and entire family.

At Salvi & Maher, our lawyers and staff provide clients with compassionate and knowledgeable representation for all birth injury cases. From our offices in Wheaton, Waukegan and Richmond, we help parents deal with the legal ramifications of a birth injury. It is our goal to not only see that you receive the compensation you deserve for the injuries your child has suffered, but also hold the negligent parties responsible for their actions. Contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation.

The disabilities and impairments range from lack of muscle control and learning disabilities to paralysis and the need for round-the-clock care. Our firm takes birth injury cases seriously and treats clients with the respect and attention they deserve. We represent clients with birth injury cases involving:

• Erb's palsy
• Shoulder dystocia
• Cerebral palsy
• Brain damage
• Failure to do a Caesarian (C-section)
• Failure to diagnose a complicating condition (such as preecclampsia)
• Wrongfully induced labor
• Hypoxia (oxygen deprivation)

We also represent clients with wrongful death claims involving a child who has died due to the medical staff's negligence.

During your free initial consultation at Salvi & Maher, a member of our legal team can assess your case and determine the best way in which to proceed. If your child has suffered a birth injury or birth defect as the result of medical malpractice on behalf of a doctor or other medical personnel, let us help you take control of the situation and understand your rights.