Birth Injury

A birth injury may not be apparent right away.

Protect Your Child's Rights

That’s why it’s crucial to speak with an experienced medical malpractice attorney if your child has suffered an injury during birth or later develops symptoms that could indicate a birth injury. If the negligence of a medical professional is involved, speak with our team about successfully navigating your case.

Why Choose Lyons & Lyons for Your Birth Injury Case?

Our team brings over 150 years of experience handling medical malpractice cases, such as birth injuries. We are committed to supporting individuals who have been let down by healthcare professionals. By uncovering the truth of what happened, we aim to secure the compensation necessary for you and your child’s future. Our work enhances the safety of healthcare by ensuring that medical errors are not overlooked. Our goal is to make sure your voice is heard so you can confidently move forward in life.

Speak With a Team of Passionate Advocates

Our lawyers will work with trusted doctors to diagnose your child’s condition and get appropriate care. We have obtained significant compensation on behalf of clients for medical bills and any special support and care their child will need. Schedule a consultation today to discuss your case and find out how we can see you through to the other side of adversity.

Common Conditions Resulting from Birth Injuries

While the conditions listed below are not solely the result of negligence, it is important to know what some of the most common types of birth injuries are so possible negligence can be uncovered:

Cerebral Palsy
Erb’s Palsy
Brachial Plexus Injuries
Bone Fractures
Shoulder Dystocia
Brain Damage
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
Facial Paralysis
Spinal Cord Injuries
Nerve Injuries
Oxygen Deprivation
Disfigurement
Meningitis
Cephalohematoma
Intracranial Hemorrhages
Caput Succedaneum
Horner’s Syndrome

The Role of Medical Experts

Birth injuries can happen before, during, or shortly after a child is born. They are more likely to occur when certain factors come into play, and our trusted doctors and other medical experts are unparalleled in detecting negligence. Whether providing written reports for a claim or providing clear, expert testimony in court, our medical experts have helped our clients achieve positive outcomes in cases involving:

A failure to identify, monitor, or act on fetal distress
A failure to plan for an emergency C-section
The misuse of cervical ripening or induction agents, such as Cytotec (misoprostol) or Pitocin (oxytocin)
The use of excessive force during a delivery
The misuse of instruments during a delivery
Lack of blood or oxygen to the brain
Exposure to bacteria
Respiratory distress
Placenta previa

What Compensation Should You Seek?

Though it can be difficult to put a dollar amount next to certain non-economic damages from a birth injury, it is important to make sure the negligent party is held responsible for all damages. A birth injury means not only hospital bills but many other expenses that will come with your role as a caregiver and in securing the well-being and quality of life for your child. We are dedicated to helping you obtain compensation for the full extent of your damages, including:

Current and Future Medical Expenses
Ongoing Care Costs
Lost Earnings
Pain and Suffering
Impaired Enjoyment of Life
Punitive Damages as Applicable
And Others

Get Experienced, Compassionate Representation

Contact the offices of Lyons & Lyons today to schedule your free initial consultation. We are passionate about providing clients with a powerful voice that cannot be ignored and securing a positive outcome.