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NICU Attorney in Seattle

More Than 50 Years Advocating for Families Affected by Birth Injuries

Newborn intensive care depends on close monitoring, timely decisions, accurate medication management, and clear communication. When questions arise about a newborn’s treatment, at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender, we examine the clinical timeline to determine whether a preventable error contributed to an injury or continuing care needs.

A difficult outcome alone doesn’t establish liability. Medical negligence requires evidence that a provider failed to meet the applicable standard of care and that the failure caused harm. The standard of care reflects the skill and care expected of a comparable medical professional under similar circumstances.

Call (206) 208-0318 to discuss your newborn’s care with our Seattle NICU attorneys and request a free case review.

Possible concerns that may warrant closer review include:

Failure to respond to abnormal monitoring or a changing condition.
Delayed diagnosis or treatment of an infection, neonatal hypoglycemia, or another complication.
Medication errors involving the drug, dose, timing, or method of administration.
Inadequate respiratory support or problems during neonatal resuscitation.
Poor communication during a transfer or escalation of care.
Discharge without appropriate follow-up for unresolved medical concerns.

Parents may begin asking questions after an unexpected diagnosis, neurological injury, prolonged hospitalization, breathing problems, feeding difficulties, developmental complications, or a new need for continuing medical care.

Experience Matters

SGB Has You Covered

Meet Our Attorneys

Birth Injury Representation Across Washington Since 1969

Parents evaluating a NICU lawyer in Seattle need more than a general review of the outcome. These claims may require careful analysis of neonatal monitoring, respiratory care, infection management, medication administration, and the connection between an alleged error and the child’s condition.

Schroeter Goldmark & Bender has represented injured children and their families in birth injury medical malpractice cases since 1969. We serve clients in Seattle and throughout Washington, drawing on our knowledge of the state’s hospitals, court systems, and medical malpractice process.

Our approach may include:

Detailed investigation: We gather medical records and reconstruct the sequence of care.
Medical review: We work with medical experts to evaluate the standard of care and causation.
Personalized strategy: We consider the child’s injuries, the family’s goals, and anticipated care needs.
Claim development: We evaluate damages, negotiate with insurers, and pursue litigation when appropriate.

Passion for Justice
We fight for what's right and believe in the power of the courtroom to achieve justice for our clients and the community.
Innovative, Strategic Approaches

Every case is unique. We craft our approach to each case to achieve exceptional results for our clients.
Dedicated, Compassionate Service

We care about our clients. We listen to their goals, anticipate their needs, and keep our word.
Experienced Trial Lawyers

SGB has decades of victories. We are skilled and seasoned trial lawyers, prepared to go the distance.

How We Evaluate a Washington NICU Error Claim

A legal evaluation begins with the clinical timeline and the records documenting each stage of care. Relevant evidence may include:

NICU charts and nursing notes.
Medication administration, monitoring, laboratory, imaging, and respiratory-support records.
Transfer documents and communications between facilities or medical teams.
Discharge summaries and follow-up evaluations.

Proving the Standard of Care and Causation

Under Washington professional negligence law, a claim generally requires evidence that a provider failed to exercise the skill, care, and learning expected of a comparable professional. The evidence must also connect that departure to the claimed harm. Establishing this connection, known as causation, often requires medical expert review.

Seattle-area newborn care can involve transfers between facilities or changes in the professionals responsible for treatment. We examine handoff communication, the timing of decisions, who received critical test results, and whether providers responded appropriately as the child’s condition changed.

Washington Filing Deadlines Depend on the Facts

Medical negligence deadlines can vary based on the date of the act or omission, when the injury or its cause was discovered, the patient’s age, the representative’s knowledge, and any applicable exceptions. Because the correct deadline depends on the records and circumstances, parents shouldn’t rely on a general description of the law before seeking an individual review.

“I highly recommend Sergio.”
Sergio took the time to carefully listen to not only the facts of the incident but also how I felt about the whole situation. He was very accommodating and thoroughly explained my rights to me, while also detailing what legal remedies were available. He gave me a list of suggestions, but ultimately enabled me to make the final decision. I highly recommend Sergio.

- Paulo
“Adam was an excellent advocate and got us an excellent result.”
Liz and Adam were an outstanding team. They worked together very well, and you can tell they have a lot of respect for each other. Adam is a very experienced, skilled attorney, and it shows. He has incredible recall of the specific facts of the case he is working on and wowed us more than once with that ability. Adam was an excellent advocate and got us an excellent result. You will not be disappointed if you hire him as your attorney.

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I couldn't have asked for better representation for my case. Mr. Weymuller and his team were professional, thorough, and caring. The whole office went above and beyond to ensure that I was cared for in the best possible way.

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“They are nationally respected trial lawyers, and I am always happy to recommend them to families looking for counsel.”
I am always impressed with their knowledge and experience of the law, as well as their professionalism and commitment to their clients' interests. They are nationally respected trial lawyers, and I am always happy to recommend them to families looking for counsel.

- Emily T.
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A Track Record of Success

Financial Losses After a Neonatal Injury

A serious neonatal injury can affect a child’s health, education, mobility, and independence while placing lasting financial demands on the family. Depending on the evidence, recoverable damages may address medical and rehabilitation costs, home modifications, specialized education, lost wages or earning capacity, disability or disfigurement, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Evaluating future medical care may require evidence about anticipated treatment, assistive services, functional limitations, and the expected duration of support.

Published Birth Injury Results

Our published results include a $17 million verdict involving failure to diagnose neonatal hypoglycemia and a $3.4 million verdict involving neonatal resuscitation after a difficult labor. We’ve recovered millions of dollars for injured people and their families across our work.

These verdicts arose from different facts and evidence. Prior results don’t predict the outcome or value of a new medical negligence claim.

Get Clarity About Your Child’s NICU Care

Request a free case review to discuss what happened, your child’s condition, and the questions that remain after discharge. We can identify potentially important records and assess whether further legal investigation is appropriate.

You don’t need to determine on your own whether an error occurred or whether Washington law permits a claim. We can review the reported events, explain relevant timing considerations, and outline possible next steps.

Call (206) 208-0318 to speak with Schroeter Goldmark & Bender about a possible NICU error or Washington birth injury claim.

View All Results

Failure to Diagnose Neonatal Hypoglycemia $17 Million Verdict
$17 million verdict in an out-of-state birth injury/hypoglycemia case. Infant left in a permanent vegetative state after a failure to diagnose neonatal hypoglycemia.
Neonatal Resuscitation $3.4 Million Verdict
$3.4 million verdict in a birth injury/neonatal resuscitation case. Infant suffers from some developmental delay and walking disabilities caused by failure to properly resuscitate following a difficult labor.
Shoulder Dystocia $2.7 Million Verdict
$2.7 million verdict in a birth injury/shoulder dystocia (entrapment in birth canal) case. Infant has a permanently partially disabled arm.
Delayed Delivery $1.7 Million Verdict/Settlement
$1.7 million verdict/settlement in a birth injury/delayed delivery case. Child suffers from cognitive disabilities.
Failure to Perform C-Section $1.5 Million Settlement
$1.5 million settlement for failure to perform a C-section to deliver a baby showing clear signs of fetal distress.
Failure to Timely Transfer Care $1.5 Million Settlement
$1.5 million settlement for birth injury causing permanent impairment of vision resulting from failure to timely transfer care from midwife to hospital.

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