Hydrocephalus Lawyer in Dallas
Medical Malpractice Representation in Dallas County, Hidalgo County & Statewide
Hydrocephalus, an abnormal buildup of fluid in the brain, can develop for reasons unrelated to how a delivery was handled. But it can also follow physical head trauma, bleeding, or infection sustained during labor and delivery, complications that, in some cases, a delivery team should have prevented or caught sooner.
Left untreated, hydrocephalus can lead to developmental delays, seizures, vision problems, and in severe cases, permanent brain damage or nerve damage. With early diagnosis and proper treatment, though, many children with hydrocephalus go on to live healthy lives.
That's part of why understanding what caused your baby's condition, and how quickly it was caught, matters as much as the diagnosis itself. If your baby suffered hydrocephalus after a difficult birth, you deserve to know whether the standard of care was compromised and who was responsible.
Call (855) 650-3359 or message our firm online to book a confidential consultation with our Dallas hydrocephalus attorney.
How Our Firm Represents You in Hydrocephalus Injury Claims
Facing a birth injury claim on top of caring for a newborn is a lot to carry. It’s a stressful process on top of an already distressing situation. You shouldn’t have to wonder about the law firm that’s handling your case behind the scenes.
When you hire the Law Office of Kelly Liebbe, you are hiring Kelly. She's involved at every stage of your case, and keeps her caseload deliberately small so that your family gets her full attention, not whatever time is left over after a dozen other clients.
Here's what that looks like in practice:
- A direct, personal conversation. Your case starts with a real conversation with Kelly, not an intake questionnaire. She listens to your labor and delivery story, what's worried you since, and what your baby's diagnosis has meant for your family.
- A thorough review of what actually happened. Kelly requests and reviews your full medical records herself, piecing together nursing logs, fetal monitoring strips, and physicians' notes to build an accurate, minute-by-minute picture of your delivery.
- Insight from medical professionals who know the standard of care. Kelly brings in physicians to evaluate whether your delivery team responded appropriately, or whether a preventable error, like a delayed response to signs of oxygen deprivation or improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors, contributed to your baby's condition.
- Steady advocacy through to the end. Kelly remains the sole attorney on your case throughout, handling negotiations, legal filings, and, if necessary, the trial. Nothing about your case gets handed off partway through; she remains your stable point of contact throughout the legal process.
What Compensation May Be Available in Medical Malpractice Claims
Compensation in a hydrocephalus case may include:
- Past and future medical bills, including hospital stays, surgeries, and specialist care
- Costs of physical, occupational, or speech therapy
- Long-term or lifetime care costs, including in-home nursing or assisted living
- Medical equipment and home modifications needed for your child's care
- Lost income or lost earning capacity for the child
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Loss of consortium or companionship
Kelly Liebbe Has Handled Cases Like This Before
Hydrocephalus cases require someone who understands both the medicine and what your family is facing next: the surgery to drain the excess fluid, the device many children need implanted to keep managing it long-term (called a shunt), the ongoing monitoring, and the uncertainty about what your child's development will look like.
Kelly has built her practice around cases exactly like this, and she's the one who will be in charge of your claim from start to finish. Our firm receives client referrals from doctors and other lawyers because Kelly’s background includes successfully resolving multimillion-dollar medical malpractice cases since 2007.
Call Today. No Upfront Attorney Fees Unless We Win Your Case.
This office works on contingency, which means there are no upfront attorney fees unless Kelly wins your case. To learn more about how we can help, speak with Kelly and find out why we are the go-to choice for birth injury litigation throughout Dallas County, Hidalgo County, and across the state of Texas.
Call (855) 650-3359 or contact us online today to consult our Dallas hydrocephalus attorney.
