If you, your child, or your loved one are injured during the birthing process, the impact can be life-changing. Often, birth injuries are preventable and occur because someone makes a mistake or fails to provide the required standard of care. Meanwhile, your family must pay the price. If you can demonstrate that your injuries or those of your child resulted from a birthing injury, you may have the right to pursue significant financial compensation. At Braithwaite McMillian Grimes, we offer skilled legal representation for birth injury cases, delivered with compassion and clear communication. Contact us today to discuss your case.
Suffering an injury due to medical negligence during labor and delivery can be life-altering for mother and child, especially when that injury results from a healthcare provider’s error or substandard care. If you or a loved one have been harmed due to a medical professional’s failure to meet the standard of care, you have the right to seek justice and fair financial compensation. At Braithwaite McMillian Grimes, our experienced attorneys are committed to protecting your rights and fighting for the compensation you deserve.
Contact us today to learn how we can help you move forward after a birth injury.
Birth injury cases can arise in a variety of situations where negligence or errors in judgment cause harm. These injuries often lead to significant medical, financial, and emotional burdens. While every case is unique, common causes of birth injuries include:
In South Carolina and Georgia, birth injuries are often the result of medical negligence—an action, or failure to act, that deviates from what a reasonably prudent healthcare provider or institution would do under similar circumstances.
Simply put, birth injuries occur when medical care falls below acceptable standards. Parents have the right to expect healthcare that meets at least the following minimum standards:
The standard of care is based on what is considered reasonable in the same or similar circumstances. Healthcare providers must deliver services that align with the prevailing professional standards for their field.
Both mothers and babies are at risk of birth injuries during delivery. While some injuries may be temporary and allow for recovery over time, others can be permanent or even result in fatal consequences.
Common examples of birth injuries caused by medical negligence include:
A lack of oxygen to the baby, even for a brief moment, can lead to severe brain damage. For instance, if the umbilical cord becomes wrapped around the baby’s neck, it may result in a stroke or other serious injuries.
One of the most well-known birth injuries, cerebral palsy, can affect a child’s movement and brain-related functions. This condition often arises from trauma to the brain during the birthing process.
A birth injury can lead to severe physical, emotional, and financial challenges. South Carolina and Georgia laws allow injury victims and their families to seek compensation for their losses, which may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Insurance companies and healthcare providers may attempt to minimize their responsibility. That’s where our Aiken birth injury lawyers step in:
Any individual whose child has been harmed by a healthcare provider’s negligence may have grounds for a birth injury claim. These claims often involve
Possible defendants in birth injury cases include:
An individual or an institution like a hospital, facility, or specialist care office may be responsible for birth injuries. Often, malpractice or failure to provide care happens simply because of a staffing shortage or lapse in judgment.
The claim is typically filed by the injured child’s parents or, in cases involving wrongful death, by the deceased child’s family or estate representative. To succeed in a birth injury case, the injured party must prove that the healthcare provider’s negligence directly caused the injury.
A birth injury claim seeks to address the physical, emotional, and financial impact of an injury. Compensation may include:
In some cases, punitive damages may be awarded to punish particularly reckless behavior by the healthcare provider.
Birth injury cases require experienced legal guidance and a deep understanding of the law. At Braithwaite McMillian Grimes, we bring compassion, skill, and dedication to every case we handle.
When you work with us, you can expect:
If you or your child has been injured due to medical negligence during the birthing process, don’t face the legal process alone. The sooner you seek legal assistance, the stronger your case will be.
Contact Braithwaite McMillian Grimes, Injury Attorneys and Counselors at Law, to schedule a free consultation. Let us fight to protect your rights, hold healthcare providers accountable, and help you recover the compensation you deserve. Ready to fight, ready to defend—call us today.