The birth of a child should be one of life’s most joyful moments, but when medical professionals make preventable mistakes, that moment can become a lifelong struggle. If your child suffered a birth injury during labor or delivery at a Macon hospital, such as Atrium Health Navicent or Piedmont Macon, you may have legal grounds to pursue compensation.
At Ted Law Firm, we represent families in Macon, Lizella, Warner Robins, and across Bibb County who have been affected by medical negligence. We help parents uncover what went wrong, hold hospitals and providers accountable, and fight for the resources their children will need for years to come.
What Is a Birth Injury?
A birth injury is physical trauma or damage sustained by a newborn before, during, or immediately after delivery. While some complications are unavoidable, many are caused by avoidable medical errors or a failure to act quickly during labor.
Common birth injuries we handle include:
- Cerebral palsy caused by oxygen deprivation
- Brachial plexus injuries (Erb’s palsy) from shoulder trauma
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
- Skull fractures or intracranial bleeding
- Facial nerve damage or paralysis
- Spinal cord injuries
- Injuries caused by improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors
We work with top medical experts to analyze hospital records and determine whether your child’s injury was the result of negligence.
How Medical Negligence Can Lead to Birth Injuries
Doctors and delivery teams are trained to monitor fetal health and intervene when complications arise. However, when they fail to take proper precautions, serious injuries can occur. In many cases, the harm could have been prevented with better judgment or faster response times.
Examples of negligence include:
- Failure to monitor fetal heart rate or distress
- Delayed decision to perform an emergency C-section
- Mismanagement of labor progression
- Improper handling of umbilical cord complications
- Administering the wrong medication or incorrect dosage
- Ignoring signs of infection or maternal health conditions
Our legal team investigates every detail to uncover where protocols failed and who is responsible.
What Compensation Can Your Family Recover?
Raising a child with a birth injury often requires ongoing therapy, medical treatment, specialized education, and in some cases, full-time care. Your family may be entitled to compensation for both the financial burden and emotional toll.
Recoverable damages may include:
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and home health services
- Specialized educational and assistive technology needs
- Lost earning potential for the child
- Emotional distress of the parents
- Pain and suffering of the child
- Lifetime care planning and support
We collaborate with pediatric experts, economists, and life care planners to ensure that every aspect of your child’s future needs is accounted for in your claim.
Who Can File a Birth Injury Claim in Georgia?
In Georgia, a parent or legal guardian may file a birth injury lawsuit on behalf of their child. In certain cases, parents may also be entitled to damages for the emotional and financial impacts the injury has had on their family.
Lawsuits must be filed within Georgia’s statute of limitations, usually two years, but special rules may apply in cases involving minors. That’s why it’s important to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible after an injury is discovered.
How We Help Injury Victims and Their Families
At Ted Law Firm, we understand the emotional, physical, and financial toll a birth injury places on a family. That’s why we handle everything—from obtaining medical records to coordinating with experts—while you focus on your child’s well-being.
We will:
- Thoroughly investigate your child’s labor and delivery records
- Consult with OB/GYN and neonatal care experts
- Determine whether the injury was caused by substandard care
- Handle all communication with hospitals, insurers, and legal teams
- Fight for a settlement, or go to trial if necessary to get what your child needs
You don’t have to navigate this process alone. We’re here to stand beside you every step of the way.
Talk to a Macon Birth Injury Lawyer Today
If your child suffered a preventable injury during childbirth, your family deserves answers—and action. Let us help you pursue justice and secure the support your child needs for the road ahead. At Ted Law Firm, we care about your healing and your future. We proudly help people in Atlanta: Columbus, Macon, Athens, Savannah, Warner Robins, and all of Georgia! We advocate for accident victims across South Carolina and Georgia. When a devastating crash turns your world upside down, you can count on Ted Law Firm to stand by your side and provide the trusted legal support you deserve.
