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Boise Birth Injury Attorney
Willing to fight for your child's future.
Dedicated Birth Injury Representation in Boise, Idaho
The Law Offices of Matthew G. Gunn takes on birth injury cases that demand endurance, tenacity, and unwavering commitment. When your child faces a lifetime of challenges due to medical negligence, you get an advocate who stays by your side through every challenge.
We deliberately limit our caseload because going the distance and fighting insurance companies means giving everything to each case. From your first call through trial or settlement, you work directly with an experienced Boise birth injury lawyer who has argued before the Idaho Supreme Court. This sustained dedication means consistent communication, strategic persistence, and the determination to see your case through to the best possible outcome.
What Every Parent Should Know About Birth Injuries
Birth injuries occur when medical negligence during pregnancy, labor, or delivery causes preventable harm to your child. With Idaho welcoming approximately 22,830 babies annually and Boise's population now exceeding 250,000, the major hospitals in our area (St. Luke's and Saint Alphonsus) deliver thousands of babies each year. When medical teams fail to meet the standard of care during these critical moments, the consequences can last a lifetime. These aren't unavoidable complications. They're preventable failures that forever change a family's path. An experienced birth injury lawyer in Boise, ID, can help determine whether your child's condition resulted from medical mistakes that should never have happened.
Skilled Representation for Various Types of Birth Injuries
Not all birth complications are unavoidable. Many devastating injuries result from preventable medical errors that forever change a family's trajectory. The Law Offices of Matthew G. Gunn focuses on cases involving:
Whether your child suffered these injuries or others not listed here, we fight for full compensation to support their needs throughout life. Our Boise birth injury and medical malpractice attorney team evaluates each case individually to build the strongest possible claim.
Common Causes of Birth Injuries
Medical negligence during childbirth takes many forms, each representing a failure to meet acceptable standards of care:
- Failure to monitor fetal distress signals
- Delayed decisions on emergency C-sections
- Improper use of delivery instruments (forceps, vacuum extractors)
- Medication errors during labor
- Failure to recognize and treat infections
- Inadequate response to umbilical cord complications
- Poor communication between medical team members
Damages We Will Help You Recover after a Birth Injury
Birth injury cases often involve substantial damages because they affect your child's entire life. We fight to secure compensation that addresses every aspect of your family's needs:
- Medical expenses: Current bills plus projected lifetime costs for surgeries, therapies, medications, and medical equipment.
- Rehabilitation and therapy: Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and behavioral interventions your child will need.
- Home modifications: Wheelchair ramps, bathroom modifications, specialized equipment, and accessibility improvements.
- Educational support: Special education services, tutoring, assistive technology, and educational advocates.
- Lost future earnings: Compensation for your child's reduced earning capacity due to permanent disabilities.
- Pain and suffering: Recognition of your child's physical pain, emotional trauma, and reduced quality of life.
Suing for Birth Injuries in Idaho: Proving Medical Negligence
Winning a birth injury case isn't about emotional appeals. It requires methodical proof backed by medical evidence and expert testimony:
- Medical standard of care: We establish what competent medical providers should have done in your situation through medical expert testimony and accepted medical protocols.
- Breach of standard: Our investigation will reveal how your providers failed to meet acceptable standards through action or inaction during pregnancy, labor, or delivery.
- Direct causation: Medical experts help prove the direct link between the provider's negligence and your child's injuries, eliminating other potential causes.
- Measurable damages: We document all current and future impacts on your child's life, from medical needs to developmental challenges.
Our approach involves thorough medical record review, consultation with leading medical experts, and meticulous documentation of every aspect of your case. Boise birth injury lawyers at our firm leave no stone unturned in building your claim.
Time Limits for Filing Birth Injury Claims in Idaho
Idaho law provides specific timeframes for birth injury claims, and missing these deadlines can eliminate your right to compensation:
- Standard deadline: Two years from the date of injury.
- Discovery rule: May extend the deadline if the injury wasn't immediately apparent.
- Minor children: Special provisions may apply, but early action strengthens your case.
Waiting risks losing critical evidence and witness memories. Medical records can be altered or destroyed. Staff members move on. The sooner you contact a Boise birth injury attorney, the stronger your case becomes.
Often resulting from oxygen deprivation during delivery, cerebral palsy affects movement, posture, and muscle coordination. When delayed C-sections or improper monitoring cause this condition, families deserve accountability.
Excessive force during delivery can damage the network of nerves controlling arm and hand movement. These injuries range from temporary weakness to permanent paralysis.
Brain damage from lack of oxygen or blood flow during birth can cause developmental delays, seizures, and lifelong disabilities. Quick medical intervention could prevent many HIE cases.
Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors can damage facial nerves, causing paralysis or weakness that may require surgery or ongoing therapy.
Broken bones during delivery, particularly clavicle or skull fractures, often indicate excessive force or improper delivery techniques.
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Why Choose Law Offices of Matthew G. Gunn: Built Different, Built for Your Child's Case
Our approach to birth injury cases sets us apart from high-volume firms that treat your family like a number:
Unlike firms that delegate to junior staff, Matthew personally handles your case from start to finish.
We take fewer cases to provide more: more time, more resources, more dedication to your child's future.
Insurance companies know we'll go to court. This reputation drives better settlements for our clients.
Regular updates, honest assessments, and clear explanations keep you informed and empowered throughout your case.
Meet Attorney Matthew G. Gunn:
A Voice for Idaho's Most Vulnerable
When Matthew G. Gunn founded his firm, he brought a commitment to seeing every case through to completion in the fastest and most successful way possible. This philosophy shapes everything about how he handles birth injury cases.
Matthew pushes through every obstacle insurance companies create. He maintains the same level of engagement whether it's the first meeting or the final settlement conference. Your child's future demands an attorney willing to go the distance, and that's exactly what Matthew delivers.
This personal investment, combined with advanced knowledge and a sophisticated legal strategy, creates a powerful advocate for your family during an incredibly difficult time.
Real Experiences from
Real Clients
Our Boise office provides a comfortable, private setting for consultations and is easily accessible from anywhere in Ada or Canyon County. We also accommodate families who cannot travel due to their child's medical needs.
- 2710 Sunrise Rim Rd,
Ste.100, Boise, ID 83705 - 208-472-8834Available 24/7
Fighting for Patients Across the Treasure Valley
Our Boise office provides a comfortable, private setting for consultations, with easy access from anywhere in Ada or Canyon County. We also accommodate families who cannot travel due to their child's medical needs.
Ready to Hold Them Accountable? Because We Are.
Every day matters in birth injury cases. Contact Matthew Gunn now to protect your child's rights and secure their future.