Malpractice and Children

Phoenix Birth Injury Lawyer

When a child suffers injuries while in the care of a physician, nurse, or other health care professional, the results can be devastating. Our firm helps parents and their injured child pursue compensation for injuries sustained from medical negligence. We represent parents of newborns and children of all ages. With nearly 18 years of experience, clients feel confident choosing Christopher J. Zachar for legal representation.

If you are the parent of a child that was injured because of medical negligence, contact our Phoenix, Arizona, child medical malpractice attorney. We offer free consultations and contingent attorneys’ fees.

Birth Injury Lawyer in Phoenix

As a medical malpractice attorney, Mr. Zachar represents parents whose newborns undergo birthing injuries. Our firm provides compassionate representation to parents whose newborns suffer from tragic medical problems that could have been prevented. During labor and delivery, the OB/GYN and nurses observe fetal monitoring strips and signs of distress in the mother and fetus. Traumas to newborn babies result when doctors, nurses, and other medical professional are negligent in their care. A forced delivery can result in a broken clavicle. Cerebral palsy and other brain damage can result when oxygen flow is cut off to the baby during the birth. Erb’s palsy occurs when the brachial plexus nerves are damaged. Mr. Zachar diligently pursues compensation for the injured child. A birth injury such as cerebral palsy will result in a lifetime of special accommodations for the injured child. Although no amount of monetary compensation can reverse the injury, obtaining compensation offers families the financial means to accommodate the child’s lifestyle.

Failure to Diagnose Meningitis in Children

Bacterial meningitis is an infection of the fluids in the spinal cord and surrounding the brain. Bacterial meningitis can go undiagnosed in children because of its flu-like symptoms. What is really a serious, life threatening illness is often diagnosed as a bacterial or viral infection rather than bacterial meningitis. If detected early enough, bacterial meningitis can be treated with antibiotics. However, when it is not treated, bacterial meningitis can result in brain damage, hearing loss, mental retardation, paralysis, and even death.

Wrongful Death of a Child

We help parents pursue a wrongful death claim on behalf of their child. We understand the sensitive nature of this tragedy, and we respond to parents’ needs and concerns appropriately.

Contact our Phoenix, Arizona, child injuries attorney to learn how we can help.



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Dog Bites

Dog bites and dog attacks are responsible for thousands of child injuries every year. Children are more susceptible to dog bites and attacks because they are not adept at reading a dog’s temperament or propensity to bite. Arizona dog bite laws impose strict liability on pet owners, even if the dog has a friendly disposition and no history of biting. Click to read more...

Bike Accidents

Bike accidents often occur because drivers are not paying attention at stop signs, crosswalks or intersections, or other bicyclists are riding recklessly on bike paths. You should instruct your children to ride their bike defensively to avoid an accident. A green light at an intersection or cross street may mean you legally have the right of way, but someone making a turn or running a light may not notice you. Click to read more...

Child Safety

Child Safety Tip #1: Make sure you have smoke alarms in place and change your batteries once per year. Picking an important day (holiday or birthday) to change your smoke alarm batteries makes it easier to remember. Also, check to ensure your parents do the same if the children visit their grandparents and stay overnight. Click to read more...