New York Birth Injury Lawyers

Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro has achieved great success as a personal injury law firm. Medical malpractice is one of our strongest areas of practice with credits that include two of the leading appellate medical malpractice cases in New York and one of the largest malpractice verdicts ever in Westchester County. In one, punitive damages (a rare element of damages in a medical case) were permitted. In the other, we were able to extend the Statute of Limitations in order to allow a doctor to be sued. Our team of New York birthing injury attorneys and legal assistants work meticulously to obtain legal, investigative and medical information using the most advanced computer systems. We collaborate with doctors and other professionals to bring together the best expert witnesses to assist in preparation and trial of our cases. We do not merely handle cases. We represent real people with real problems on an individual basis.

A birth injury is any kind of harm done to a baby before, during or just after childbirth. Fractures to the arm or collar bone can be the result of excessive force used during delivery or a miscalculation of the size of the baby or birth canal. Brain damage can occur when the baby is deprived of oxygen for a significant amount of time due to umbilical cord entrapment or being caught in the birth canal. It is the responsibility of the physician to determine whether or not your baby can be delivered vaginally. If a cesarean section is required, the medical team must act without delay to prevent injury to you and your baby. Cerebral Palsy and Erb's Palsy, also known as Brachial Palsy, are serious conditions that can cripple a child for life because of medical malpractice.

It is important to speak with an attorney immediately after birth if you suspect your infant has suffered a birth injury. Only an experienced medical malpractice attorney can determine if negligence caused injury to you or your child. Thorough investigation must be started as soon as possible after delivery to gather vital information for your case. Evidence may be lost or destroyed if too much time passes. Call the attorneys of Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro today to ensure you and your loved ones are compensated for your suffering. Negligence is difficult to prove, and only the best legal professionals with long-standing relationships to the health care community can present your case with conviction necessary to win.

Our firm handles a relatively small number of cases, which allows us to concentrate our efforts on each case. Many of our clients have sustained catastrophic injuries and will require support for the rest of their lives. We also handle cases on behalf of families whose loved ones have died wrongfully from birth injuries.

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1-212-ACCIDENT
(1-212-222-4336)
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 2750
New York, NY 10170
Voice: (212) 986-7353 • Fax: (212) 953-4308
E-Mail: wrs@wrslaw.com

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420 Lexington Avenue
Suite 2750
New York, NY 10170

Telephone: 212-986-7353
Fax: 212-953-4308
E-mail: wrs@wrslaw.com