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Childbirth should be a moment of overwhelming joy, a celebration of new life and new beginnings. But when medical professionals fail to act safely, fail to monitor distress, or make preventable mistakes during labor or delivery, a child may suffer injuries that last a lifetime. For families in Columbus, a birth injury is more than a medical crisis; it is an emotional tragedy, a financial burden, and a betrayal of trust.
At Ted Law Firm, our Columbus birth injury lawyers help families throughout Muscogee County uncover the truth behind what happened, hold negligent medical providers accountable, and secure the financial support required to give their child the best possible future. No parent should face this journey alone. We stand by your family every step of the way.
If your baby suffered a birth injury during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or neonatal care, don’t wait. Georgia malpractice deadlines are strict, and early evidence is critical.
Local Medicine, Local Representation
Birth injuries in Columbus often occur at:
- Piedmont Columbus Regional – Midtown Campus
- St. Francis Hospital
- Midtown Medical practices
- Private OBGYN clinics and birthing centers
Families turn to these facilities expecting safe care, but when mistakes happen, consequences can be catastrophic.
Birth injury cases often involve:
- Cerebral palsy caused by oxygen deprivation
- Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
- Brachial plexus injuries / Erb’s palsy from shoulder dystocia
- Birth fractures
- Jaundice leading to kernicterus
- Maternal infections that were not treated
- Delayed emergency C-section
- Failure to monitor fetal distress
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors
- Errors in neonatal resuscitation
These conditions may require lifelong treatment, therapy, and specialized support.
Understanding Birth Injuries in Georgia
Birth injury cases are complex. They require proving that a doctor, nurse, midwife, or hospital failed to meet accepted standards of care, and that their mistake caused injury to the baby or mother.
We investigate failures such as:
- Ignoring fetal heart rate abnormalities
- Mismanaging prolonged labor
- Failing to respond to signs of fetal distress
- Delayed decision-making on emergency C-section
- Improper medication dosing
- Inadequate monitoring during labor
- Failure to identify complications like cord compression
- Lack of timely neonatal intervention
Georgia law requires birth injury lawsuits to include:
- Expert medical affidavits,
- Detailed medical analysis, and
- Precise causation evidence.
Our team handles all of it.
Common Birth Injury Causes in Columbus
Many injuries can be traced to preventable medical errors, including:
1. Delayed C-Section
Even minutes of oxygen loss can cause lifelong brain injury.
2. Improper Use of Forceps or Vacuum Extractor
Can cause skull fractures, nerve damage, or bleeding.
3. Shoulder Dystocia Mismanagement
Improper pulling or twisting can cause brachial plexus damage.
4. Failure to Monitor Fetal Heart Rate
Missed signs of distress are one of the leading causes of HIE.
5. Mismanaged Labor Induction
Pitocin errors often cause fetal stress and oxygen deprivation.
6. Anesthesia Errors
Improper dosing or delayed epidural placement.
7. Poor Neonatal Resuscitation
Lost moments can change a baby’s entire life trajectory.
Who Is Liable for a Birth Injury?
Potentially responsible parties include:
• OB/GYN physicians
• Labor & delivery nurses
• Midwives
• Anesthesiologists
• Hospitals and medical systems
• Neonatal specialists
• Technicians and staff
• Medical equipment manufacturers (rare cases)
In Georgia, hospitals may be liable for negligent employees even if the doctor was an independent contractor.
Types of Recoverable Compensation
Birth injury compensation may include:
Economic Damages
- NICU hospitalization
- Long-term medical care
- Surgeries
- Physical, occupational & speech therapy
- Assistive devices
- In-home nursing care
- Special education needs
- Lost future earning capacity
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma for the child
- Parental emotional anguish
- Loss of quality of life
Punitive Damages
Available in cases of extreme negligence or reckless indifference.
Wrongful Death Damages
If the infant sadly does not survive.
What To Do After a Birth Injury in Columbus
- Request all medical records immediately
- Document everything you remember about labor & delivery
- Photograph visible injuries
- Track symptoms as your child develops
- Avoid signing hospital documents
- Seek a second medical opinion
- Contact Ted Law Firm immediately
Birth injury cases depend heavily on medical evidence and expert review early action is essential.
Why Legal Help Matters
Birth injury litigation is medically and legally complex. You need a team that understands:
- Neonatal brain injury development
- Labor & delivery protocols
- Fetal monitoring interpretation
- Early childhood neurological evaluation
- Georgia malpractice procedure
- How to build a life-care plan
Insurance companies and hospital legal teams will fight aggressively to avoid admitting fault. We fight even harder on your behalf.
Why Acting Quickly Matters
- Medical records may be incomplete or altered
- Witnesses transfer, retire, or forget details
- Fetal monitoring strips can be lost
- Hospitals defend these cases aggressively
- Georgia’s 2-year malpractice deadline is strict (with limited exceptions)
Start early your child’s case depends on it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How do I know if my child’s condition was caused by negligence?
A medical expert must review your records. We handle this for you.
2. What if symptoms appeared months later?
Many birth injuries manifest over time you may still have a case.
3. How long do I have to file a birth injury lawsuit in Georgia?
Generally 2 years, though exceptions exist for minors.
4. What compensation can I recover?
Medical care, future treatment, therapy, pain & suffering, and more.
5. Can both the doctor and hospital be sued?
Yes, many cases involve multiple defendants.
6. What if my child developed cerebral palsy?
CP is often linked to oxygen deprivation commonly caused by negligence.
7. How much does it cost to hire your firm?
Nothing upfront, you pay nothing unless we win.
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Contact Us Columbus Birth Injury Lawyers
If your child suffered a preventable birth injury in Columbus or the Chattahoochee Valley, your family deserves answers, accountability, and a path forward. At Ted Law Firm, we fight for infants harmed by medical negligence, and we fight for the parents who trusted their doctors during life’s most fragile moments. Call today for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.
