Medical mistakes during delivery can have lifelong consequences for babies and families welcoming a new addition into the world. Delivery room errors can lead to serious birth injuries like cerebral palsy, brain damage, Erb’s palsy, or developmental delays. The most severe birth injuries require lifelong medical care, special equipment, and medications. This can get expensive, putting not just a financial strain on the family, but an emotional one as well. When mistakes made during delivery lead to life-altering birth injuries, medical bills are piling up, and negligent medical providers deny responsibility, it can be difficult to move forward.
At Lloyd Miller Law Group, we know how overwhelming a birth injury can be for your family. Our attorneys are committed to holding negligent doctors, nurses, and hospitals accountable, and we fight to secure the compensation your child needs for long-term medical care, therapy, and support. From the first consultation to the final resolution, we are by your side, protecting your rights and your child’s future.
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What Are the Lifelong Consequences of Medical Mistakes During Delivery?
When medical negligence occurs in the delivery room, the effects often extend far beyond the hospital stay. Some children live with permanent disabilities that require daily care, while others struggle with learning, speech, or mobility challenges that impact them for decades. Families may face:
• Lifelong therapy and rehabilitation costs
• Home modifications and adaptive equipment expenses
• Lost income when parents must leave work to provide care
• Emotional strain as siblings and parents adjust to new responsibilities
The emotional strain can be just as serious as the medical and financial impact. Parents may feel guilt, anger, or grief, and siblings may also experience stress as the family adjusts to long-term caregiving responsibilities.
At Lloyd Miller Law Group, we help families confront these challenges by pursuing full compensation for the costs of lifelong care. Our Chicago birth injury attorneys work with medical experts, financial planners, and life-care specialists to calculate what your child will need, not just today, but decades into the future.
What Damages Can I Claim in a Birth Injury Lawsuit?
In a birth injury lawsuit, the types of damages you can recover depend on the specifics of your case. Typically, damages fall under two categories: Economic (special) damages, and non-economic (general) damages.
- Economic Damages: These are the tangible losses you’ve suffered in your case. This can be medical bills, lost wages, and lost earning potential (if your child requires lifelong care, and you cannot work because of their injuries).
- Non-Economic Damages: These damages are the intangible losses you’ve suffered in your birth injury case. Non-Economic damages can include emotional distress, PTSD, and loss of enjoyment of life.
At Lloyd Miller Law Group, we will evaluate your case, calculate the full value of your losses, and fight for full compensation for your family. We’ll gather medical records, expert testimony, and financial evidence to prove all your economic and non-economic damages. Our goal is simple: to hold negligent providers accountable and secure the resources your child needs for lifelong care and support.
What Should I Do if My Child Suffered Injuries Caused By Medical Mistakes During Delivery?
The first step you should take if you suspect your child’s condition stems from a medical mistake made during delivery is to seek medical care from another qualified medical professional. The doctor will determine how serious the injuries are and whether the effects of the birth injury will likely be life-long. Most importantly, your doctor will be able to get your child started on proper treatment for the injuries. Consulting another medical professional also helps document the birth injury, and it’s cause, which can strengthen your claim.
The next step is to consult with an experienced medical malpractice attorney at our firm. Our attorneys will help you document everything related to your treatment at the hospital, and we’ll work with medical experts to evaluate your child’s injuries and their cause. We will add up the medical bills associated with the incident, and we’ll be sure to include information about the future medical care your child will require when we estimate the value of your case.
Finally, you should focus on caring for yourself and your child while our team handles negotiations with the doctor or hospital responsible for you or your child’s injuries. If the negligent medical provider and their insurer refuse to offer a reasonable settlement for your losses, our attorneys will take them to court and fight for fair and full compensation.
FAQs About Medical Mistakes During Delivery
What If I Can’t Afford an Attorney?
If you feel like you can’t afford a birth injury attorney, you may be reluctant to pursue a medical malpractice case. Fortunately, our birth injury and medical malpractice attorneys operate on a contingency fee structure. What this means is, you owe no legal fees unless your attorney wins compensation for you. If your case is successful, your attorney’s fees will be subtracted from your settlement. This structure makes getting justice more accessible to the public.
What Is the Difference Between a Birth Defect and a Birth Injury?
A birth defect is a medical condition or developmental abnormality that forms before birth, often due to genetic factors or issues during pregnancy. Many birth defects can be detected through prenatal testing and monitoring. A birth injury, however, occurs during labor or delivery and is often the result of medical negligence, such as improper use of delivery tools, failure to monitor fetal distress, or delayed emergency intervention. If you suspect your child’s condition was caused by medical negligence during delivery, a Chicago birth injury attorney can help you determine whether you have a valid malpractice claim.
Are all Birth Injuries Caused by Medical Mistakes During Delivery?
While many birth injuries are caused by medical malpractice, this isn’t always the case. Some occur naturally due to complications like breech presentation (when the baby is positioned feet first) or other factors outside anyone’s control. However, many birth injuries result from medical negligence, such as failing to monitor fetal distress, delaying a C-section, or misusing delivery tools. When a provider fails to meet the standard of care, families may have grounds for a malpractice claim.
How Do I Know if My Baby’s Birth Injury Was Caused by Negligence?
It can be difficult to know on your own whether a birth injury was caused by negligence. Warning signs may include failure to monitor fetal distress, delayed emergency intervention, or improper use of delivery tools. Because birth injuries aren’t always apparent immediately after birth, and can sometimes take years to manifest, it is important to monitor your child’s development and keep in contact with an experienced pediatrician.
Contact an Experienced Attorney Right Away
At Lloyd Miller Law, we make it our business to protect your rights and the rights of your child when things go wrong. Let us protect your rights during this difficult time so you can focus on caring for your injured child.
When you work with Lloyd Miller Law Group, you can expect:
- No fees unless we collect for you
- 24/7 compassionate legal support
- Maximum compensation
- Professional, personalized service
Contact Lloyd Miller Law today and get the help you need. We’re here for you.
