Free Evaluation
Call 732-777-0100
Did you or your child suffer a birth injury?
We can be your advocates.
ECZ has the experience you need to fight for justice when disaster strikes.
- Over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements
- The only firm in NJ to secure 3 of the top 20 verdicts and settlements of 2023
- NJ based since 1986 with offices in Edison and Toms River
- You only pay if we win
Schedule your FREE case evaluation
Case Results
Real Results for Real People
Birth Injury
$10.2 Million
A mother in labor arrived at a hospital and over the course of labor, began experiencing unusual contractions known to cause fetal harm. These signs went unappreciated causing the infant to sustain an acute asphyxic event minutes before birth, and leaving her with significant brain damage.
Birth Injury
$9.6 Million
Attorneys William Crutchlow and Barry Eichen obtained a $9,600,000 settlement on Obstetrical Malpractice concerning a monochorionic pregnancy, in which the demise of twin B and a delay in the delivery of twin A resulted in severe brain damage to the surviving twin.
Wrongful Birth
$8.22 Million
A mother was at an increased risk of having a child with Down syndrome and required a targeted ultrasound, but the obstetrician only ordered a standard ultrasound. The standard ultrasound still showed a thickened nuchal fold (a sign of Down syndrome) but this ultrasound was misinterpreted by the radiologist leading to the condition going unnoticed until birth.
Birth Injury
$4.85 Million
A child sustained mild Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy as a result of Defendant obstetric doctor’s failure to recognize fetal distress on the fetal monitor while the infant’s mother was in labor. Defendant alleged that the fetal strips did not show fetal distress and even if they did, the doctor’s delay was not significant enough to cause the injury. The parents were awarded $4.85M as a result of this negligence.
Over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements
Did you suffer serious trauma in a birth injury in New Jersey? Contact the NJ birth injury lawyers of Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow LLP today.
Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP handles complex claims arising from birth injuries throughout New Jersey. Shareholders Barry Eichen, William Crutchlow, and Daryl Zaslow are all Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as Civil Trial Attorneys. Our New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers have experience representing plaintiffs in birth injury cases such as:
- Brachial plexus injuries
- Cerebral palsy
- Erb’s palsy
- Fetal distress
- Failure to perform C-section
- Hydrocephalus
- Hypoxia
- Hyperbilirubinemia
- Preeclampsia
- Shoulder dystocia
“Being a registered nurse along with my husband being a physician, we understand the decision to pursue legal action for medical issues is a difficult one. After the birth of our second child, we contemplated consulting an attorney for a long time, almost 20 years. After getting a strong recommendation and enough courage, we decided to consult with Daryl Zaslow. After our first meeting, we knew we had made the right decision. At a time when we felt we could not trust anyone, we brought our worry and stress to him and he put our minds at ease. Daryl’s candor, confidence, and determination restored our faith that our child would finally receive the justice she deserved after so many years. We highly recommend Daryl Zaslow along with his staff, and the firm. Daryl’s guidance and strength helped us when we thought all hope was lost and we are sincerely grateful for all that he has done for our family.” Rita P., R.N. & Louis P., M.D.”
“Barry Eichen goes above and beyond in preparing his cases and zealously representing his clients. What makes Barry really special is how sincere he is and the fact that he genuinely cares about his clients. Barry is honest, trustworthy, professional and personable. He is also prepared to do whatever it takes to win!”
Our award-winning attorneys
Barry Eichen
Shareholder
South Edison native Barry R. Eichen is one of New Jersey’s most seasoned and well-respected trial lawyers. His areas of practice include personal injury, products liability, Federal Employee Liability Act cases, medical malpractice, and other complex litigation matters.
William Crutchlow
Shareholder
William O. Crutchlow’s practice focus is on medical malpractice, product liability, serious personal injury and complex tort matters. Mr. Crutchlow has secured numerous multi-million-dollar recoveries for his clients both at trial and through settlement negotiations.
Daryl Zaslow
Shareholder
Daryl L. Zaslow’s zealous advocacy has been instrumental in achieving significant awards for his clients. He concentrates his practice in various areas of medical malpractice. He also represents victims in wrongful death and significant personal injury cases.
Thomas Rinaldi
Partner
Christopher Conrad
Partner
Robert Banas
Partner
Marc Wisel
Associate
Hanna Eichen
Associate
Gary Minassian
Associate
The first step is easy. We'll take care of the rest.
Step 1
Submit your claim
No cost, no obligation consultations in Edison and Toms River. Submit your claim online in minutes.
Step 2
We investigate
Our dedicated intake team investigates the key details of your incident to plan the best possible case.
Step 3
We fight
Our experienced trial lawyers go to work on your case. They’ll fight day in, day out for the justice you deserve.
What are the causes of birth injury?
Birth injuries can be caused by a wide range of negligent actions or failure to act by medical professionals including:
- Oxygen deprivation
- Failure to recognize fetal macrosomia (unusually large for gestational age or more than 8lbs 13 oz.)
- Use of excessive force during childbirth
- Failure to timely perform a C-section
- Improper use of forceps
- Failure to monitor
Birth injuries for mothers
Yes, mothers can suffer birth injuries, too. Often after giving birth, some women suffer in silence as they endure painful symptoms and do not seek treatment for them. The following are a few examples of how mothers can sustain birth injuries:
- Continued heavy bleeding and fecal incontinence
- Peritoneal tears
- Uterine rupture
- Pelvic fractures
- Pelvic floor muscle injury
- Pelvic organ prolapse
How do I find a birth injury lawyer near me?
Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP is a full-service trial law firm offering personal attention and aggressive advocacy in all cases. Their lawyers have recovered over 750 million dollars in settlements and jury verdicts, from various defendants, for the benefit of their clients over the last thirty years. If you or a loved one sustained a birth injury in New Jersey, please fill out the contact form above or call the number listed above to schedule your free consultation.
© Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP. All Rights Reserved. | Sitemap
The information contained in this website is provided for informational purposes only. Use of this website does not constitute an attorney/client relationship. Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP does not guarantee the outcome of any case. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.