Prescott Birth Injury Lawyer

Birth injuries are devasting incidents that can turn a child’s life upside down with physical and developmental delays and lifelong medical treatment. Unfortunately, these injuries can be prevented had the doctor or health care provider followed the medical standard of care.

If your child has suffered a birth injury, speak to an experienced Prescott birth injury lawyer as soon as possible. At Phillips Law Group, we have over 27 years of experience handling injury cases for more than 155,000 clients throughout Yavapai County and Arizona state.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss your claim with us during a 100 percent free, no obligation consultation. Our firm also operates on a contingency fee basis, so there are no upfront fees or costs unless we help you recover compensation.

Call anytime, day or night, at 602-222-2222 or fill out a Free Case Evaluation form.

How is a Birth Injury Identified?

A birth injury is defined as any type of physical harm done to a child before, during or within the time shortly after birth. This is a vital time of the child’s life and even being deprived of oxygen and blood flow can have a negative impact on a child’s brain.

Birth defects are not the same as birth injuries. The biggest difference is that a birth injury is caused when a mother is in the process of delivery and a birth defect occurs while the baby is still in the mother’s womb.

Common types of birth injuries include:

Do I Have a Valid Birth Injury Case?

It is difficult to determine if you have a valid case without knowing the specifics of your claim. This is why it is important to reach out to a qualified Prescott birth injury attorney.

During a free consultation, our attorneys need to review several factors to determine if you are eligible to take legal action. Some factors that contribute to a birth injury include:

• Failing to diagnose an infection in the mother
• Failing to schedule or perform an emergency cesarean section (C-section)
• Improperly using vacuum extractors, forceps or other birth-assisting tools
• Improperly twisting or pulling the baby from the birthing canal
• Failing to properly administer medications to the mother during labor
• Failing to provide proper prenatal care

A doctor is expected to act with a certain standard of care in order to prevent injury. Failure to act in a timely manner can cause severe injury to the child and mother.

If your child has suffered a birth injury, it is important that you seek legal help from an experienced lawyer with a proven track record of obtaining settlements for clients.

Have legal questions? Contact us for answers at 602-222-2222 .

Is There a Time Limit to File a Birth Injury Case?

Birth injuries fall under medical malpractice cases. In Arizona, the statute of limitations sets medical malpractice deadlines to two years from the date of your child’s birth injury or when you should have reasonably discovered the birth injury. Cases filed after this deadline may be dismissed by the court, meaning that you will not be able to seek compensation.

However, there may be certain exceptions that apply to your individual situation. In some cases, the parents of an injured child may not be aware of the injury until weeks or months after the child is born.

Discussing your claim with a Prescott birth injury attorney may help you better understand if you have a case and how much time you have left to file.

What is the Value of My Case?

Every birth injury case is different, so determining the value of your potential case cannot be answered until our legal team reviews the details of your situation. You may be able to pursue the following types of compensation for a birth injury due to medical malpractice:

Economic Damages

A birth injury can greatly damage or delay a child’s development. Treatment to improve a birth injury can be costly. Economic damages could help cover financial losses such as:

• Current and future medical expenses for treatment
• Medical equipment (walkers, wheelchairs and splints)
• Costs of therapy (physical, speech and occupational)
• Loss of wages if a parent misses time from work
• Transportation to and from doctor’s appointments
• Surgical procedures or corrective surgery
• Psychological counseling services

Non-Economic Damages

These type of damages are more difficult to measure because it does not have a dollar-value and depends heavily on the severity of the birth injury. This could include:

If you have a valid case, our team of experienced lawyers are prepared to pursue maximum compensation for the damages you and your family have suffered.

We are here to help. Call us for a free consultation. 602-222-2222 .

Birth Injury Cases We Handle

Over the years, our legal team has handled a number of different birth injury cases. This includes birth injuries most often associated with certain medical conditions such as:

• Erb’s palsy
• Cerebral palsy
• Klumpke’s palsy

• Shoulder dystocia
• Brachial plexus injuries
• Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)

What Our Clients Are Saying

Morgan W.

I felt they were more my friends than my personal injury lawyer and that isn't something you're taught it's something you have inside. If I ever needed a lawyer again Phillips Law Group Injury Lawyers would be my only choice. I can't recommend them enough. They are professional on every level and compassionate throughout. Thank you for everything.

Blanca D.

When in pain because of an accident all you want to do is focus on getting better and that is what did thanks to this firm. My family and I were set up with a Dr and Chiro right away. The treatment we received was great. I am extremely thankful for all the help we received and the outcome on the cases. Thanks to everyone involved on my case. A special thanks the intake specialist Rosalba who was very kind on the phone when I first called. I highly recommend this firm to anyone, they treat you like family.

Erika A.

I am so thankful for Ruthann and Maria. They both were amazing throughout the process. When Maria took over my case, I felt like I was being treated with empathy about my pain and experiences while treating. She also made sure to answer my questions. Maria always responded to my communication attempts and answered questions I had as they came up. She helped me with things I needed in regards to my case and helped ease the anxiety as bills piled up and my injuries were still being treated. I was able to contact her as I was treating and she helped find providers closer to my home to make it more accommodating for me. This helped me juggle work...

Santana D.

Ruby, Jennifer, Angela did me great over at this law firm. I will recommend them to anybody that has been in an injury in Phoenix Arizona they are awesome 😎. Got paid 6 months after my accident. Then out of the blue a couple years later they still contract me with another check $$$$$🤑😎🤑. Thank you....

Yunior R.

Philips Law Group offers outstanding customer service and a profound knowledge of personal injury law. Right from the initial call through to your office visit, they ensure you feel well-supported. A special mention goes to Ilse, the client experience coordinator. Her expertise in insurance policies is remarkable, and she articulately explains them in both Spanish and English. She skillfully navigates you through the process with empathy and understanding. A heartfelt thanks for the exceptional experience!

Art R.

Phillips was able to get me a good settlement after the first law group I called completely failed. Highly recommend you give them a call after your personal injury.

Rebecca M.

Philips was an awesome choice got me into the doctors offices for visits quickly and efficiently. I also want to give a big shout out to Michael the negotiator for Philips he went above and beyond to help my case get to the finish line! Also want to thank Jason and the friendly front staff.

Vallery A

Throughout the most stressful time Carmen and Donato managed to get me to the correct doctors and get the correct care I needed to make the whole process smooth and less stressful. They always answered any question or concern with professionalism and courtesy. They always valued my time as I valued theirs. Definitely recommend this great firm!

Martin K.

I'm sincerely grateful to my noble Phillips Law firm legal experts for their integrity n intelligent work for making my accident to not go free in my paint injuries. God richly bless them, for bring settlement big cash to me.

Latosha E.

What can I say about Phillips Law group. I was involved in a major car accident and sustained injuries. I looked up for Law Firms in Arizona and stumbled across Phillips Law Group. I decided to give them a call about my accident, and they were very respectful and took in my case immediately. They assigned me Tim LeDuc to represent me. From the beginning, he was very responsive and made sure to give me the proper care I deserved from this accident. Him and his team fought tooth and nail to give me the best settlement I deserved. I am so thankful, and I highly recommend Phillips Law Group to represent anyone who has been in any accident and...

Emily N.

My case closed yesterday and I RAN to make this review because of how exceptional my experience has been with Phillips Law Group! I received the best settlement I could've hoped for and am extremely happy with the outcome; but I especially wanted to shout out and give praise to Julianna, the Litigation Paralegal on my case. From the moment Julianna was assigned to my case almost two years ago, until the completion of the settlement process yesterday, Julianna's commitment to exceptional customer service, clear communication, and unwavering support truly stood out. I had so many questions -- from the legal process, to where to seek medical treatment, to questions about medical bills, to the negotiation process, and more --...

Ari

I am very impressed by how much care and effort this group puts into helping the homeless. That’s not something you see enough, especially in this time of increasing need for community. It’s important to me to work with companies that align with my views, and I would definitely go to Phillips for any future personal injury lawyer needs.

Rich S.

Just would like to share my experience with Phillips And Associates. Ever since my accident in the first of the year, it was a life changing event for me and I finally decided to go with a personal injury attorney. I contacted Phillips And Associates and they made me feel like I was an actual person instead of a lot of other firms try to go with me like a number, Phillips And Associates has reached out to me in a kind, courteous and caring way they fully understand on the circumstances of the accident So far, Phillips And Associates has been absolutely wonderful. I truly recommend going with Phillips And Associates. Thanks (RuthAnn), your the Best!!! And Thank you...

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We also have access to medical experts. He or she can help show how the doctor or health care provider involved in the birth acted negligently and how this caused your child harm.

Contact a Prescott Birth Injury Attorney for Help Today

Dealing with a birth injury can bring a lot of stress and devastation to a family. If you believe your child’s injury was the result of medical malpractice, we strongly encourage that you contact a Prescott birth injury attorney at Phillips Law Group for legal help.

Learn about your legal options during a free and confidential consultation. If we represent you, our firm is prepared to thoroughly investigate your situation and help build a strong case with supportive evidence on your behalf. We do not charge our clients any upfront fees. We only get paid if we help you obtain fair and just compensation for your child’s birth injury.

Get started today by calling 602-222-2222 .