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The birth of a child should be a time of joy, not heartbreak. But when doctors, nurses, or hospitals make preventable mistakes during delivery, the consequences can be life-altering for both your baby and your family.
At Ted Law Firm, our Augusta birth injury lawyers fight for Georgia families whose infants suffered harm because of medical negligence. We help parents uncover the truth, hold hospitals accountable, and secure the financial support their children need for a lifetime of care.
If you suspect your child’s injury was caused by a medical mistake, we’re here to help — with compassion, skill, and strength.
Local Hospitals, Local Representation
Birth injuries can happen anywhere — but when they happen here in Augusta, you deserve a legal team that knows your community. We represent families impacted by negligence at:
- AU Health (Augusta University Medical Center)
- Doctors Hospital of Augusta
- University Hospital
- Children’s Hospital of Georgia
- Private obstetric practices throughout the CSRA
From downtown Augusta to Evans and Martinez, we’re dedicated to protecting families across Georgia when hospitals and medical providers fail to deliver safe care.
Don’t Just Be a Statistic
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately seven out of every 1,000 births in the U.S. involve a preventable injury. These cases often involve a lack of monitoring, delayed intervention, or improper use of medical tools — mistakes that should never happen.
At Ted Law Firm, we make sure no family becomes just another statistic. Every birth injury case is personal, and every baby deserves justice.
Understanding Georgia Birth Injury Law
Under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-71, Georgia law allows families two years from the date of injury to file a medical malpractice lawsuit.
However, birth injury cases are unique. Because many conditions — such as cerebral palsy or developmental delays — aren’t immediately apparent, the law allows for extended timelines:
- Parents may file claims on behalf of their child up to five years after the malpractice.
- Minors under age five have additional protections under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-73.
“We understand how Georgia’s complex medical malpractice laws affect your family’s right to justice, and we’ll ensure your claim is filed properly and on time.”
Common Causes of Birth Injuries in Augusta
Most birth injuries result from preventable medical errors during labor, delivery, or immediate postnatal care. Common causes include:
- Delayed or improper C-section.
- Failure to monitor fetal distress.
- Misuse of forceps or vacuum extractors.
- Umbilical cord compression or prolapse.
- Medication or anesthesia errors.
- Failure to diagnose or treat infection.
- Negligent post-delivery care (oxygen deprivation, untreated jaundice).
When medical professionals fail to meet the standard of care, they must be held accountable, and that’s exactly what we do.
Common Types of Birth Injuries
Our attorneys have represented families whose children have suffered serious and lifelong injuries, including:
- Cerebral Palsy (CP): Caused by oxygen deprivation during delivery.
- Erb’s Palsy / Brachial Plexus Injury: Nerve damage from excessive pulling or shoulder dystocia.
- Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): Brain injury due to lack of oxygen.
- Fractures and bone dislocations.
- Nerve or spinal cord damage.
- Developmental delays and learning disabilities.
- Facial paralysis or scarring from forceps.
- Wrongful death.
We work closely with pediatric neurologists, OB-GYN experts, and life-care planners to determine the cause, impact, and cost of your child’s injury.
How Ted Law Firm Proves Medical Negligence
Medical malpractice cases are complex, but we know what it takes to win them. Our process includes:
- Reviewing delivery records, fetal monitoring strips, and hospital charts.
- Consulting with medical experts in obstetrics, neonatology, and nursing.
- Comparing provider actions to accepted medical standards.
- Identifying deviations that led to injury.
- Calculating long-term damages to cover medical, emotional, and financial costs.
“We work with nationally recognized medical experts to uncover the truth — and to ensure negligent providers are held accountable.”
The Lifetime Impact of a Birth Injury
A birth injury doesn’t just affect your child’s health — it affects your entire family’s future. Many children will need:
- Lifelong medical care and physical therapy.
- Adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, braces, communication devices).
- Special education and home modifications.
- 24-hour caregiving or nursing support.
We calculate the true lifetime cost of your child’s needs so you can plan for their care, stability, and dignity.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Our Augusta birth injury lawyers pursue maximum recovery for your family, including:
- Medical expenses (hospital care, surgeries, therapy).
- Future medical and rehabilitation costs.
- Pain, suffering, and emotional distress.
- Loss of enjoyment of life.
- Home modifications and assistive devices.
- Special education and caregiving expenses.
- Wrongful death damages for fatal injuries.
- Punitive damages in cases of reckless or intentional negligence.
Every family’s journey is different. We make sure your settlement or verdict reflects the real costs today and for years to come.
Wrongful Death and Birth Trauma
When medical negligence leads to a tragic loss, Georgia law allows families to file a wrongful death claim under O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2. You may recover compensation for:
- Funeral and burial expenses.
- Medical costs before death.
- Pain and suffering.
- Emotional anguish and loss of companionship.
At Ted Law Firm, we handle these cases with the compassion and sensitivity your family deserves, and with the determination to ensure it never happens again.
Why Acting Quickly Matters
Georgia’s malpractice laws are strict, and medical facilities move fast to protect themselves. Acting quickly allows us to:
- Preserve critical medical records and electronic data.
- Secure testimony from nurses, doctors, and staff.
- File before the two-year statute of limitations or government notice deadlines expire.
Why Choose Ted Law Firm
- Decades of experience handling Georgia birth injury and medical negligence cases.
- Millions recovered for injured families across the CSRA.
- Deep understanding of medical malpractice law and hospital systems.
- No fees unless we win — guaranteed.
- 24/7 availability for free consultations.
- Local, compassionate representation — we treat your family like our own.
At Ted Law Firm, we fight for justice, accountability, and a lifetime of care for your child.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How long do I have to file a birth injury claim in Georgia?
You generally have two years from the injury date under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-71, but some birth injury claims allow up to five years.
2. What if my child’s injury wasn’t discovered right away?
You can still file once the injury becomes apparent, thanks to Georgia’s discovery rule for minors (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-73).
3. What compensation can my family receive?
Medical bills, therapy costs, home care, pain and suffering, and long-term care funding.
4. What if the hospital says the injury “just happened”?
Many birth injuries are preventable. We’ll consult experts to determine whether negligence was involved.
5. How much does it cost to hire a Ted Law Firm?
You pay nothing upfront — we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if we win.
6. What if the injury led to my baby’s death?
We can file a wrongful death claim to recover for funeral costs, emotional loss, and negligence accountability.
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We pride ourselves on creating “wow” moments for our clients. That’s why Ted Law Firm has 5 star ratings, a client choice award from Avvo and and clients hire us again and again.
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Talk to an Augusta Birth Injury Lawyer Today
If your child suffered a preventable birth injury in Augusta or anywhere in Georgia, your family deserves answers, and justice. Ted Law Firm will stand by your side, guiding you through every step with compassion and strength. Serving Augusta, Evans, Martinez, Hephzibah, North Augusta, and the entire CSRA. No fees unless we win. No risk, just results. At Ted Law Firm, we fight for Georgia families because every child deserves a safe start in life.
