Sandoval Law Firm Expands Efforts to Aid Texas Families Affected by Preventable Birth Injuries
The Sandoval Law Firm is intensifying its efforts to support Texas families impacted by preventable birth injuries, highlighting the significant number of such cases annually and the financial and emotional toll on affected families.
Preventable birth injuries are a pressing issue in the United States, with approximately 28,000 babies born with such injuries each year, equating to one every nine minutes. The Sandoval Law Firm, PLLC, under the leadership of attorney Héctor L. Sandoval, is ramping up its initiatives to assist Texas families in seeking justice and compensation for these often avoidable tragedies. Many of these injuries could be prevented with proper medical care during the critical periods before, during, and after delivery.
The firm emphasizes the importance of understanding legal rights and options, noting that Texas law sets strict deadlines for filing medical malpractice claims. Families typically have two years from the date of injury to act, though exceptions may apply for minors. The Sandoval Law Firm collaborates with medical experts to investigate negligence in various scenarios, including OB-GYN errors, misuse of delivery tools, delayed C-sections, and hospital understaffing.
The financial implications of birth injuries can be overwhelming, with the lifetime care costs for conditions like cerebral palsy potentially exceeding $1 million. The firm's commitment to holding negligent parties accountable aims to alleviate the financial and emotional burden on families, ensuring they can focus on their child's care and recovery. Free, confidential consultations are available for parents suspecting medical negligence in their child's birth injury.