Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Lawyers’ Blog

Virginia C-Sections Carry Risks of Birth Injuries in DC

Could a Virginia c-section harm your newborn? Learn more about risks to your infant in the delivery room from a trusted Fairfax birth injury attorney.

Cephalohematoma: Symptoms and Dangers of a Common Birth Injury

What is cephalohematoma? An experienced Fairfax birth injury lawyer explains this common birth injury in Virginia and the risks to your baby’s health.

Who is Responsible for My Child’s Birth Injury?

If your child suffered a preventable birth injury then your family may be entitled to compensation. In order to recover your potential compensation, it is important to know who was legally responsible for the injury. The experienced Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia birth injury lawyers of Shevlin Smith will examine your case and help you pursue damages against the parties responsible for your child’s injury.

Your Doctor May be Liable for Your Child’s Birth Injury

Doctors who fail to diagnose gestational diabetes or anticipate the large size of a baby may cause a child to suffer a serious birth injury such as Erb’s Palsy, Cerebral Palsy, or Shoulder Dystocia. If your child was hurt during birth, call the Washington D.C. and Virginia birth-injury lawyers of Shevlin Smith for a free consultation.