Birth Injuries Attorney

Effects of Birth Injuries

When parents discover their child is born with some type of injury or defect it can be a devastating time.  The guilt, dismay and grief can be overwhelming.   Many parents automatically think they did something wrong during the pregnancy that might have led to this result, but this is not commonly the case.  While some birth defects are a result of genetics, such as Down's syndrome, many are not and could have been avoided altogether.  If you are faced with the tragic consequences of a birth injury to your child it is vital you consult a highly experienced birth injuries attorney who can properly evaluate your circumstances and discuss with you what legal options you may have.

There are numerous effects of a birth injury, many of them life changing and irreversible.  A child who has suffered oxygen deprivation during delivery can end up with cerebral palsy, brain damage or other serious conditions that can leave the child unable to live a normal productive and happy life.  The child may require long term care for the rest of their life, with costly medical expenses needed throughout.  Parent's lives can be destroyed by the financial and emotional impact of such an injury.  If you or someone you know has suffered through a birth injury caused by the negligence of a hospital, nurse, treating doctor or other medical professional, the McGuire Law Firm has the caring and knowledgeable attorneys you need to help you through this and obtain compensation for your losses.

Protecting Your Rights in Des Moines, Mason City, and Cedar Rapids

When any parent is facing the overwhelming situation of a child born with a birth injury they likely will not be aware of what to do or who to turn to.  By consulting with our firm, who has over 40 years of experience helping the communities of Mason City, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and others, we can help you determine the exact steps to take to assist you in collecting compensation for the large financial and emotional outlays you will be required to make as you raise your injured child.  Our legal staff has an aggressive and talented team of professionals, including medical experts as needed, who will carefully prepare a case in order to provide you with the compensation you deserve.