Birth Injury Lawyers Group

How Much Is a Birth Injury Case Worth?

Claimants can recover around $1 million on average for birth injury cases; however, in severe cases of cerebral palsy and HIE, the settlements could reach $10 million to $50 million or more.

Was My Baby's Injury Preventable Or Unavoidable?

Some birth injuries result from unavoidable complications. Others may result from negligent medical care, like delayed C-section, ignoring fetal patterns, untreated jaundice, excessive lateral traction, etc.

Can I Sue My Doctor or Hospital for a Birth Injury?

Yes! If an expert determines that the provider’s conduct fell below the standard of care and caused birth injuries, you can sue the doctor and the institution for negligence and malpractice. Most states require a Certificate of Merit or Affidavit of Merit attesting that the case has merit.

What Is Cerebral Palsy, And Is It Caused By Birth Injury?

Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders affecting movement and motor functions, caused by damage to the developing brain. Yes, it can result from birth injuries, specifically due to oxygen deprivation during delivery.

How Long Do I Have To File a Birth Injury Lawsuit?

Most states toll the statute of limitations for minors until age 18. Parents’ own claims for maternal injury have a statute of limitations of typically 2-3 years. Government hospital claims may require filing notice within 2 years.

How Much Does a Birth Injury Lawyer Cost?

You pay zero for lawyers who work on a contingency fee basis. A lawyer will not charge you unless you win the case and receive a settlement. They handle all the upfront pre-litigation and other costs associated with the claim. If you do not receive a settlement, the firm absorbs the cost, and you pay nothing.

What Is a Certificate of Merit?

A Certificate of Merit (or an Affidavit of Merit) is a document that a licensed medical expert (typically a board-certified OB/GYN) must sign and file with the court attesting that they have reviewed the case and believe the case has merit.

What Are Fetal Monitoring Strips and Why Do They Matter?

Electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) produces a continuous paper (the strip) of the baby’s heart rate pattern and the mother’s contraction pattern throughout labor. Fetal heart rate patterns fall into categories: Category I (normal), Category II (indeterminate), and Category III (abnormal, requiring immediate action). Nurses review this strip, and if Category III appears, they must call for immediate help, allowing physicians to make appropriate intervention.