The birth of a child should be a time of joy, not confusion, fear, or trauma. But when a medical professional fails to act quickly or follows improper procedures during delivery, the result can be a serious birth injury that affects your child for life. If your baby was injured during labor or delivery at a Hilton Head-area facility, such as Hilton Head Hospital or a local birth center, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim.
At Ted Law Firm, we help parents in Hilton Head, Bluffton, and Beaufort County understand their rights, hold negligent medical providers accountable, and recover the compensation needed to support their child’s care and future.
What Is a Birth Injury?
A birth injury is any harm a baby suffers before, during, or shortly after delivery. While not all birth complications are preventable, many are the result of medical negligence where the doctor, nurse, or delivery team failed to follow the standard of care.
Birth injuries we often see include:
- Cerebral palsy, often caused by lack of oxygen to the brain
- Brachial plexus injuries (Erb’s palsy) due to shoulder dystocia or improper delivery techniques
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
- Skull fractures or intracranial bleeding from forceful delivery
- Spinal cord damage
- Infections due to delayed diagnosis or treatment
These conditions can lead to developmental delays, lifelong disabilities, and overwhelming emotional and financial stress for families.
How Do Medical Errors Lead to Birth Injuries?
Doctors and delivery staff must monitor both the baby and mother closely throughout labor. Delays, misjudgments, or failure to intervene quickly can cause permanent harm. Common examples of negligence include:
- Failing to monitor fetal distress or low oxygen levels
- Waiting too long to perform a necessary C-section
- Mishandling delivery tools like forceps or vacuum extractors
- Mismanaging breech presentations or umbilical cord complications
- Failing to diagnose maternal infections or preeclampsia
- Administering incorrect medications during labor
We work with medical experts to evaluate what went wrong, and whether the injury could have been prevented with proper care.
What Compensation Can Your Family Recover?
Birth injuries often result in significant long-term needs. Your child may require specialized care, therapy, or lifelong support. Our goal is to ensure your family has the resources to meet those challenges now and for decades to come.
You may be entitled to compensation for:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Assistive devices, mobility equipment, or home modifications
- Educational accommodations or special needs care
- Loss of earning potential (for the child)
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress experienced by the parents
- Lifetime care planning
We work with life care planners, economists, and pediatric specialists to build a complete picture of what your child will need, and what justice looks like for your family.
How We Help Injury Victims and Families
At Ted Law Firm, we know that no amount of money can undo what happened to your child, but we also know how critical it is to secure the right care and stability. While you focus on your child’s well-being, we focus on holding the medical team accountable.
Here’s how we help:
- Conduct a full review of labor and delivery records
- Consult with trusted OB/GYN and pediatric experts
- Determine whether care fell below medical standards
- Handle all insurance and legal communications
- Fight for a fair settlement or take your case to trial
We stand beside your family every step of the way with empathy, professionalism, and determination.
How Long Do You Have to File a Birth Injury Claim in South Carolina?
South Carolina law generally gives parents three years from the date of the injury to file a medical malpractice claim. However, different rules may apply when the injured person is a child. It’s critical to speak with a lawyer early to avoid missing your window for legal action.
Talk to a Hilton Head Birth Injury Lawyer Today
If your child suffered a birth injury in Hilton Head due to medical negligence, don’t wait for answers. Let us help you pursue the justice and financial support your child deserves.
Call Ted Law Firm today for a free consultation. We proudly serve clients across all of South Carolina and Georgia including Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Atlanta, and beyond, we offer trusted, compassionate representation with no fees unless we win your case.
You’re in caring, capable hands with Ted Law Firm.
