Parents trust the delivery team with everything. When a preventable error injures a baby or a mother, the family deserves answers and the means to pay for a lifetime of care.
Injuries We See
- Brain injury from lack of oxygen during labor
- Cerebral palsy linked to a delivery injury
- Erb's palsy and other nerve injuries to the shoulder and arm
- Skull fractures and bleeding from forceps or vacuum delivery
- Injuries to the mother, including hemorrhage, infection, and untreated preeclampsia
Errors That Cause Them
- Ignoring signs of fetal distress on the monitor
- Waiting too long to perform a C-section
- Too much force during a difficult delivery
- Misuse of labor-inducing medication
- Failure to diagnose and treat maternal conditions
- Understaffing and poor communication on the labor floor
How We Investigate
We obtain the prenatal records, the labor and delivery chart, the fetal monitor strips, and the newborn's records. Physicians in the relevant fields review them. Then we tell you plainly whether the injury should have been prevented.
What the Family Can Recover
- The cost of medical care, therapy, and equipment for the child's lifetime
- Home modifications and attendant care
- The child's loss of future earning ability
- Pain and suffering
- The mother's own injury claim
Deadlines
Malpractice lawsuits generally must be filed within two years and six months. A child's claim gets more time, but for medical malpractice the extension is capped at ten years from the malpractice.
If the delivery was at a public hospital, shorter deadlines and notice requirements apply. Every case is different, and the rules that apply depend on the facts, the parties, and the insurance involved. Once we discuss your claim and complete the necessary research, our office will confirm which deadlines and coverage apply to you.
Do not wait. Records are easier to get and memories are better early.
Common Questions
My child was just diagnosed and is already a few years old. Is it too late?
Maybe not. Children's claims have extended deadlines, within limits. Call us so we can check the dates.
The hospital said nothing could have been done. Should I accept that?
Not without an independent review. The records often tell a fuller story.
Can we afford this?
Yes. There is no fee unless we recover money, and we advance the cost of the medical review.
Talk to a Lawyer Today
The consultation is free. There is no fee unless we win, and we advance the costs of the case. You speak with your attorney directly, not a call center.