Long Island Shoulder Dystocia Lawyers

Shoulder Dystocia

As third-generation plaintiff attorneys in NY, our Long Island shoulder dystocia lawyers only handle personal injury cases. If your child was hurt during delivery, let us review the records and tell you whether you have a shoulder dystocia claim. Get started now.

Legal Support for Shoulder Dystocia

When a baby’s head delivers, but a shoulder gets stuck behind the mother’s pubic bone, it can cause shoulder dystocia — a medical emergency that often depends on what physicians do next. This birth injury can cause broken bones, sprains, nerve damage, and more. And parents can leave the hospital with a newborn who can’t move properly but without a clear reason why.

That’s where we can step in. Trust the shoulder dystocia lawyers at Sullivan & Sullivan in Long Island to get to the bottom of it and provide the reliable legal support your family deserves.

Shoulder Dystocia Injury Lawyers

Cases of shoulder dystocia are rare, but the injuries they cause can last a lifetime.

Brachial Plexus Damage – This can impact the nerves that run from the spine to the shoulder and down the arm, sometimes causing Klumpke’s or Erb’s, which can weaken or paralyze the newborn.

Broken Bones – Fractures and nerve damage are often comorbidities, meaning a broken arm or collarbone can have a broader impact and longer healing time for babies.
Oxygen Deprivation – Insufficient oxygen can cause a lasting brain injury, even after only a few minutes post-delivery. Some attempts to correct shoulder dysplasia can lead to oxygen deprivation.

In some cases, shoulder dysplasia can cause injuries to the mother. And the long recovery times and costly medical expenses can quickly become overwhelming. Contact the Long Island shoulder dystocia lawyers at Sullivan & Sullivan now to discuss your case.

Representation for Birth Injuries and Medical Malpractice

Our lawyers can review the details to determine whether your child’s birth injury was the result of medical malpractice. We understand that shoulder dystocia can occur even when physicians do everything right. But we also understand how injuries occur in an accident or as the result of negligence.

Long Island doctors and nursing staff should know the risk factors and plan accordingly. However, some shoulder dystocia cases happen with little to no warning signs. Sullivan & Sullivan helps determine whether the standard of care was met, regardless of the circumstances.

Build Your Case with Sullivan & Sullivan

All shoulder dystocia birth injury cases in NY start with a consultation with a Long Island lawyer. Our legal team pulls prenatal charts, ultrasounds, test results, lab notes, and other medical records to evaluate the details and see the bigger picture.

New York law gives you 2.5 years to file a medical malpractice lawsuit or start a shoulder dystocia claim. And that clock starts the moment the injury occurred or whenever continuous treatment ends. Contact Sullivan & Sullivan for more details.

Holding Negligent Parties Accountable in Long Island

We hold negligent parties accountable for shoulder dystocia cases in Long Island and the surrounding communities. But responsibility depends on who made the decisions. Trust us to find out.

Birth injuries can mean a lifetime of care and costs that add up fast. But a successful claim can mean compensation to cover medical expenses, therapies, equipment, future care, and pain and suffering. And while we can’t promise results, we can promise to work aggressively on your behalf. Schedule your confidential consultation today.