Welcoming a child into the world should be one of life’s most joyful experiences. But when a preventable medical error causes a birth injury, families are left heartbroken, and often facing a lifetime of medical care, therapy, and emotional distress.
At Ted Law Firm, we help families in Spartanburg, Boiling Springs, Duncan, and throughout Upstate South Carolina pursue justice after a birth injury caused by medical negligence. If your child was harmed during delivery at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center or another local hospital, we’re here to support your family and fight for your child’s future.
What Is a Birth Injury?
A birth injury refers to physical harm suffered by a baby before, during, or shortly after labor and delivery. While some birth injuries are unavoidable, others are the result of medical negligence when doctors, nurses, or hospital staff fail to follow proper standards of care.
We handle cases involving:
- Cerebral palsy due to oxygen deprivation
- Erb’s palsy (brachial plexus injury from shoulder dystocia)
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
- Brain bleeds and skull fractures from delivery tools
- Spinal cord damage from excessive pulling or twisting
- Infections due to untreated maternal conditions
- Failure to monitor fetal distress or maternal complications
We work with independent medical experts to review your labor and delivery records and determine whether negligence occurred.
What Causes Preventable Birth Injuries?
Birth injuries typically happen when medical professionals:
- Fail to monitor fetal heart rates
- Ignore signs of distress or complications
- Delay performing a necessary C-section
- Improperly use forceps or vacuum extractors
- Administer incorrect medications or dosages
- Mishandle breech births or umbilical cord emergencies
If your child’s injury could have been avoided with proper care, we will work to hold those responsible accountable.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Families affected by birth injuries often face a lifetime of financial and emotional burdens. A successful claim can provide the resources your child will need to live a supported, healthy life.
You may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Physical therapy and in-home care
- Special education and adaptive equipment
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of quality of life
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Emotional distress for parents and family
- Lifetime care planning with medical experts
We build comprehensive, evidence-based claims that reflect the full impact of the injury on your child and your family.
How We Help Injury Victims and Their Families
At Ted Law Firm, we understand that birth injury cases are emotional, medically complex, and deeply personal. We handle your case with compassion, and with the aggressive strategy needed to win.
We will:
- Review medical records and identify lapses in care
- Work with OB/GYN, neonatal, and labor specialists
- Handle all communication with hospitals and insurers
- Document your child’s current and future care needs
- Prepare your case for trial if necessary
You’ll never face the process alone. We stand with you from consultation to resolution.
Don’t Wait South Carolina’s Time Limits May Affect Your Case
South Carolina law generally allows three years to file a medical malpractice claim. However, when a birth injury involves a minor, there may be special filing rules and exceptions. Still, it’s crucial to act early to preserve evidence and protect your child’s future.
Talk to a Spartanburg Birth Injury Lawyer Today
Don’t wait to get legal help. South Carolina’s statute of limitations gives you limited time to file a personal injury claim. Evidence fades, and the insurance company has already started building their case you should too. Call Ted Law Firm today to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case. Contact us today for a free consultation, or stop by one of our conveniently located South Carolina offices in Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, Aiken, or Myrtle Beach so we can discuss your case face-to-face. Remember, you pay nothing unless we win your case, so there is no harm in scheduling a free consultation. You’re in good hands with Ted Law Firm.