McCarthy Fingar partner, Joseph J. Brophy, has successfully represented the families of children with cerebral palsy and birth injuries for decades. Birth injuries account for some of the largest awards, and are among the most difficult types of claims to prove:
Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral palsy includes a variety of disabling brain disorders. It may be associated with prematurity, genetic disorders, infections during pregnancy, lack of oxygen to the brain during fetal life, or during difficult deliveries. In rare instances, injuries caused by low blood sugar or severe dehydration in infancy may cause cerebral palsy. Lawsuits alleging that brain damage to infants was caused by medical negligence are very difficult to prove because brain damage can have many possible causes.
Erb's Palsy. Erb’s palsy is an injury to the nerves that exit the brachial plexus in the neck, causing a paralyzed arm. It was proven over a century ago that these injuries may be caused by pulling on the baby’s head during delivery, but recent research has suggested that there may be other causes in some cases.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. If you think you may require the assistance of McCarthy Fingar's Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury group, contact Joseph J. Brophy by email (jbrophy@mccarthyfingar.com) or by phone (914-385-1021) with any question you may have.
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