Childbirth should be a joyful moment. But when a doctor, nurse, or hospital makes a preventable mistake, that moment can turn into a lifelong challenge. If your child suffered a serious injury during labor or delivery in Columbia, Lexington, or anywhere in Richland County, you may have a legal right to seek compensation.
At Ted Law Firm, we help families hold negligent medical professionals accountable. We handle complex birth injury claims with care, compassion, and the legal strength to get results.
What Is a Birth Injury?
A birth injury is a physical injury a baby suffers during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. Some injuries heal with time. Others cause permanent damage and life-long disabilities.
Common birth injuries we handle:
- Cerebral palsy
- Brachial plexus injuries (Erb’s palsy)
- Brain damage due to oxygen deprivation (hypoxia)
- Skull fractures or bleeding in the brain
- Shoulder dystocia and nerve injuries
- Spinal cord trauma
- Facial nerve damage from delivery tools
Not all birth injuries are caused by malpractice, but many are. If a medical provider failed to act quickly, made a critical error, or ignored signs of distress, you may have a case.
How Medical Negligence Leads to Birth Injuries
Many birth injuries are preventable. They happen when medical professionals fail to monitor the baby, delay care, or make mistakes during delivery.
Examples of negligence include:
- Delaying a necessary C-section
- Failing to monitor fetal heart rate
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum devices
- Mismanaging breech birth or shoulder dystocia
- Administering incorrect medications
Our job is to investigate what happened, uncover the truth, and fight for accountability and financial support for your child’s future.
Who Can File a Birth Injury Lawsuit in South Carolina?
In most cases, a birth injury lawsuit is filed by the child’s parents or legal guardians. Compensation can cover both the parents’ losses and the child’s future needs.
Damages may include:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Physical therapy and special education
- Home modifications or assistive technology
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of future earning ability
- Emotional distress for parents
We help families pursue the resources they need to support their child’s care and development.
What Makes Birth Injury Cases Different?
These cases require medical knowledge, expert testimony, and long-term financial planning. At Ted Law Firm, we:
- Review OB/GYN, nursing, and delivery records
- Work with medical specialists and pediatric experts
- Consult life care planners to assess future needs
- Handle the full legal process from investigation to settlement or trial
We prepare every case for court even if it settles so your family is in the strongest position possible.
Talk to a Columbia Birth Injury Lawyer Today
If your baby was injured at birth due to medical negligence, don’t wait. You may have more legal options than you realize, and your child may be entitled to lifelong support. 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 Mrtyle 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.
