Duffy & Duffy Firm – Leading Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Long island, New York handling cases such as medical malpractice, misdiagnosis, medical negligence, accidents and personal injury. Call 516-394-4200 today for assistance.

1. Injury
Do you feel that your child is facing traumatic brain injuries due to
professional medical malpractice or negligence? It is important to
see brain injury law firm to secure your legal rights and your financial
security. Contact Duffy & Duffy, and speak with one of our brain injury
lawyers today.

2. Birth injury is damage sustained during the
birthing process, usually occurring during
transit through the birth canal.
 Many newborns have minor injuries during
birth.
 Infrequently, nerves are damaged or bones
are broken.
 Most injuries resolve without treatment.

3.  Cerebral palsy
 Erb’s Palsy (also called Brachial Plexus Palsy)
 Bleeding in the brain
 Injury to the brain cells from a lack of
oxygen (Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy
HIE)
 Brain swelling
 Facial nerve damage
 Skull fractures

4.  Forceps or vacuum extraction were used to remove the
baby from the birth canal
 The baby scored low on the Apgar test (10 is a perfect
score)
 A cesarean is performed after hours of attempted vaginal
delivery
 The umbilical cord was wrapped around the baby’s neck
during delivery
 The baby was blue at birth
 The baby did not cry at birth
 The baby has to stay in the hospital more than one night
 The baby has to stay in the NICU
 The doctor, nurse, or other staff indicates that something
should not have happened or something should have
been done differently

5. Duffy & Duffy is based in Uniondale, Long Island, representing victims
of medical malpractice and negligence. The firm was started in
2001 when James Duffy and son, Michael, decided to combine their
years of experience to form one law practice.
If you are concerned that your child may have
sustained a birth injury as the result of one of the above-
mentioned causes or another, we can help. At Duffy &
Duffy, we strive to have our clients properly
compensated for their losses.
Contact a birth injury attorney
OR
Call Duffy & Duffy for a free consultation
516.394.4200