Welcoming a child into the world should be a joyful experience, but for some families, it becomes a painful beginning to a lifetime of challenges. When doctors or medical staff make preventable mistakes during labor or delivery, the consequences can be permanent.
At Ted Law Firm, we represent families in Athens, Clarke County, and across Northeast Georgia who have experienced the trauma of a birth injury. If your child was harmed due to negligence at Piedmont Athens Regional, St. Mary’s Hospital, or another area facility, we’re here to investigate what went wrong, and help you fight for the financial resources your family needs to move forward.
What Is a Birth Injury?
A birth injury is physical harm a baby suffers before, during, or immediately after birth. These injuries are often the result of delayed intervention or failure to recognize complications during labor.
Common birth injuries include:
- Cerebral palsy
- Erb’s palsy or brachial plexus injuries
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
- Spinal cord trauma
- Skull fractures or brain hemorrhage
- Infections due to poor monitoring
- Shoulder dystocia injuries
Many of these conditions are preventable. We help families hold medical professionals accountable for the harm caused by their actions, or inaction.
What Causes Preventable Birth Injuries?
While not all complications are avoidable, some birth injuries occur because doctors or nurses fail to follow accepted standards of care.
Examples of negligence include:
- Delayed response to signs of fetal distress
- Failure to perform a timely C-section
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors
- Mismanaging breech deliveries or umbilical cord issues
- Failure to diagnose maternal infections or high-risk conditions
- Incorrect dosages of labor-inducing medications
We work with medical experts to examine delivery records and determine whether a preventable error occurred.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Raising a child with a birth injury often involves long-term care, therapy, and home modifications. A successful legal claim can ease that financial burden and help your child access the support they need.
Compensation may include:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Assistive devices and specialized education
- Home or vehicle modifications
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress for the parents
- Lifetime care planning
We build a strong case to reflect your child’s current needs and future challenges.
How We Help Injury Victims and Families
At Ted Law Firm, we understand the emotional toll a birth injury can take on your family. Our team handles the legal process with sensitivity, urgency, and the experience needed to pursue a successful outcome.
We will:
- Review medical records and delivery timelines
- Consult with OB/GYN and neonatal experts
- Identify who is responsible and what went wrong
- Handle all communications with hospitals and insurers
- File your claim and prepare for trial if needed
You don’t have to go through this alone; we’re here to help your family move forward with clarity and confidence.
How Long Do You Have to File a Birth Injury Claim in Georgia?
In most cases, Georgia law gives you two years from the date of the injury to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. However, special rules may extend the deadline when the injured party is a minor. Still, early legal action is crucial to preserve evidence and protect your child’s future.
Talk to an Athens Birth Injury Lawyer Today
If your child suffered a preventable injury during childbirth, we can help you understand your legal options and pursue compensation to support their long-term care.
Call Ted Law Firm today for a free consultation. We serve families throughout Athens, Watkinsville, Winterville, and across Northeast Georgia. You don’t pay unless we win. No risk. No pressure. Just dedicated, compassionate legal help for your family.
You’re in good hands with Ted Law Firm.
