Giving birth should be a moment of joy, but when a preventable medical mistake leads to a birth injury, the outcome can be devastating. If your child was harmed during labor or delivery at a Columbus-area hospital such as Piedmont Columbus Regional or St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, you may be entitled to take legal action.
At Ted Law Firm, we help families in Columbus, Muscogee County, and throughout West Georgia recover compensation for medical negligence during childbirth. We’ll help you understand what went wrong, and fight for the resources your child needs for a lifetime of care and support.
What Is a Birth Injury?
A birth injury is physical harm a newborn sustains before, during, or shortly after delivery. While some complications are unavoidable, others are the direct result of medical negligence or delay in care.
We represent families in cases involving:
- Cerebral palsy from oxygen deprivation
- Brachial plexus injuries (Erb’s palsy) from shoulder dystocia
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
- Fractures and nerve damage from misuse of forceps or vacuum tools
- Spinal cord or brain injuries from traumatic delivery
- Failure to detect fetal distress or maternal complications
- Infections or sepsis due to failure to treat maternal illness
We partner with medical experts to review your records and determine whether medical staff failed to meet the standard of care.
What Causes Preventable Birth Injuries?
Most preventable birth injuries are the result of poor monitoring, delayed decision-making, or improper use of medical equipment during labor.
Examples of negligence include:
- Delaying an emergency C-section
- Failing to recognize signs of fetal distress
- Misusing delivery tools (vacuum or forceps)
- Administering incorrect medication
- Ignoring maternal risk factors like high blood pressure or infection
- Poor communication among delivery room staff
Our goal is to uncover what happened, who is responsible, and how your child’s future can be protected.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Birth injuries often lead to lifelong disabilities, requiring decades of care. A successful legal claim can ensure your child has access to medical treatment, therapy, and specialized support.
Compensation may include:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Home care and special education costs
- Mobility aids and accessibility modifications
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Emotional distress for parents
- Lifetime care planning and loss of future earnings
We build comprehensive life-care plans and work with economists to ensure your settlement reflects your child’s full needs.
How We Help Injury Victims and Their Families
At Ted Law Firm, we approach every birth injury case with compassion, professionalism, and determination. We know how emotionally overwhelming this is, and we make the legal process as smooth and supportive as possible.
We will:
- Review your medical records and delivery timeline
- Consult with independent medical experts
- Identify all responsible providers and facilities
- Handle all communication with insurers and hospital attorneys
- Build a strong case and take it to court if needed
You focus on caring for your child, we’ll focus on getting justice and financial relief.
Don’t Wait Georgia’s Time Limit Matters
In Georgia, birth injury lawsuits generally must be filed within two years. However, when the injured party is a minor, special exceptions may apply. Still, early legal action is critical medical records can be lost and memories fade.
Talk to a Columbus Birth Injury Lawyer Today
If you’ve been injured in a crash, the last thing you should worry about is fighting with an insurance adjuster. Let our team handle the legal fight while you focus on recovery and peace of mind. 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.
