Southern California and Ventura County Hyperbilirubinemia Birth Injuries Attorney

Southern California and Ventura County birth injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Howard C. Kornberg specialize in medical-malpractice lawsuits. When an infant develops a serious condition because of a difficult birth or negligent care in his first days of life, a lawsuit may be filed against the physician to collect damages on behalf of the patient. This money compensates the parents for their emotional suffering and will provide medical treatments to the injured child.

In the days following a newborn’s delivery, it is not uncommon for the baby to develop high levels of bilirubin in the blood, causing the skin and eyes to appear slightly yellow. This condition, known as jaundice, is completely normal and generally doesn’t require medical intervention. However, if the levels of bilirubin get too high, the baby could become at risk for kernicterus, a serious condition that can cause seizures and brain damage.

Holding Physician’s Accountable with Ventura County Birth Injury Lawyers

It is the responsibility of medical professionals to check an infant’s bilirubin levels and monitor them for signs of hyperbilirubinemia, so that the infant’s symptoms can be treated early. If a child suffers from kernicterus and develops avoidable, life-threatening symptoms, many parents will seek the advice of a birth injury lawyer. Howard C. Kornberg is a lawyer in California who specializes in this area of law. For more than 30 years, he has provided the highest level of service and commitment to each client, working towards awarding each with the highest-possible compensation afforded by current laws.

Howard C. Kornberg is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating given to attorneys for legal trial skills and ethical standards.