West Virginia Birth Injury Lawyer
40 Years' Experience & $1 Billion Recovered
If you and your family have suffered the tragic consequences of a birth injury and you suspect that medical negligence was responsible for injuring your child, it is vital that you contact a birth injury lawyer in West Virginia from the Fitzsimmons Law Firm PLLC.
The legal team is focused on recovering compensation for the injured child and their family that will allow the innocent victim to have the best possible quality of life. The costs of caring for a child that now has a serious condition are astronomical; the families not only have the emotional upheaval to deal with but rising costs of ongoing care, surgeries, nursing, medical equipment and other costs.
Why Hire Our Firm?
With hundreds of $1+ million dollars verdicts and settlements over their years in practice, the firm has garnered a reputation throughout the legal community as one of the top personal injury law firms in the state.
Our birth injuries lawyers have achieved judgments that have actually changed the law. Additionally, they have been named in the first tier for "Best Law Firms" by U.S. News, are AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, and recognized in Super Lawyers® lists. They have also been recognized for having one of the Top 100 verdicts in the U.S. by the National Law Journal.
When you retain a birth injury attorney from our firm, you can be confident that your case will be handled with the professional skill needed in difficult birth injury claims.
Hear From Our Happy Clients
At Fitzsimmons Law Firm, PLLC, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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"Fitzsimmons Law does an outstanding job for their clients by having great attorneys and a great reputation. They also have an outstanding reputation for helping their community in many ways. All of the attorneys are great."
Fitzsimmons Law does an outstanding job for their clients by having great attorneys and a great reputation. They also have an ...
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"Fitzsimmons' Law Firm staff were so helpful and made the process of my lawsuit easy and effortless. They kept me informed at every step and got me the maximum for my personal injury settlement."
Justin and the Fitzsimmons' Law Firm staff were so helpful and made the process of my lawsuit easy and effortless. They kept ...
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"The team really took care of me! They were always so responsive and helpful when I contacted them."
Justin and the team really took care of me! They were always so responsive and helpful when I contacted them.
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"Because of their knowledge in law and empathy was able to get the justice for the loss of a son. For your handling of my case, thank you."
I found this firm and Justin Wiater to possess fairness, knowledge, good judgement, perseverance and experience. This firm ...
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Cannot thank this firm enough for the expertise and efficiency with which they handled my case. True professionals in every ...
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When our families lives took a tragic turn we knew we needed the best law office to listen to our side and represent us. So ...
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"Professionalism, integrity, and expertise".
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A Special Thank You
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Types of Birth Injuries We Represent
Tragic cases of injury that are the result of medical negligence or malpractice during labor or delivery can be all too common.
The firm provides representation for various injuries, including:
Damages for Birth Injury Claims in West Virginia
It is a devastating experience when a baby is injured or dies during birth. If your doctor or another medical professional acted negligently and caused harm to your unborn child, our attorneys can help you file a medical malpractice lawsuit and seek full compensation. While it is impossible to provide an exact estimate of your eligible recovery, the value of your claim vary based on the severity and scope of your child's injuries.
Damages may include:
- Present and future medical expenses
- Physical therapy costs
- Special education costs
- Permanent disability benefits
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Wrongful death
Frequently Asked Questions About Birth Injuries
What constitutes a birth injury?
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My child has sustained a birth injury. What should we do now?
Could this birth injury have been avoided?
Will My Birth Injury Claim Go to Trial?
Most birth injury claims are resolved out of court once both the plaintiffs and the responsible party's insurance company reach a mutually agreeable settlement. If an agreement cannot be reached, or if the defense wishes to settle for a lower amount than your case is worth, you may need to go to trial. Our attorneys can help you understand your legal options and choose the most appropriate course of action for your case.
Get Started on Your Case with a Free Consultation
It is crucial that any such case is managed by a professional law firm with a history of success in this arena. The firm is committed to pursuing compensation, either in a settlement or through litigation. It is important to contact them soon after the injury so that the supporting evidence for the case can be obtained and preserved. They will be unwavering in advocating for you and your child when you retain their support.
Contact Fitzsimmons Law Firm, PLLC online or by phone at (888) 492-4303 to set up a free consultation with our compassionate birth injury attorneys in West Virginia.