Birth Injury Resources
If your child has experienced an injury during childbirth, you may feel overwhelmed, angry, or unsure about what comes next. You may be asking yourself: Was this preventable? Is my doctor responsible? How will I care for my child long term?
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This Birth Injury Resource Center was created to give you answers. Here, you’ll find information about birth injuries, guidance on recognizing medical malpractice, resources to support your child, and details about how our law firm can help you seek justice.
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You don’t have to go through this alone. Our attorneys at Hurley McKenna & Mertz have decades of experience holding negligent medical professionals accountable and securing compensation for families.
What Is A Birth Injury?
A birth injury occurs when a baby is harmed before, during, or shortly after delivery. Birth injuries are often avoidable and many are the result of medical mistakes. Medical mistakes which can injure a baby permanently include:
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Failure to perform and review prenatal tests such as ultrasounds, biophysical profiles and non-stress tests
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Failure to closely monitor a baby’s heart rate before or during labor
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Failure to closely monitor the descent and location of a baby’s head in the mother’s birth canal during labor
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Failure to diagnose or treat preeclampsia
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Failure to diagnose or treat placental abruption with an emergency cesarean section
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Misuse of delivery tools such as forceps or vacuum extractors
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Failure to perform an emergency cesarean section delivery to protect the baby from a lack of oxygen
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Improper resuscitation of a baby after delivery
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Recognizing whether medical malpractice caused a baby’s injury requires legal and medical knowledge and experience. That’s why families need to consult with experienced trail lawyers such as Hurley McKenna & Mertz if there is any doubt about the cause of a baby’s injury.
How We Can Help
When medical negligence leads to a birth injury, families face medical bills, the need for ongoing care and therapy, and an uncertain future. Our firm helps by:
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Investigating what went wrong with the help of medical experts
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Explaining your legal options in clear, compassionate language
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Pursuing compensation to cover medical expenses, therapies, future care, future lost income, pain and suffering, and the potential loss of a normal life
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Holding hospitals and doctors accountable for negligent actions
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Most importantly, we provide the support and resources you need to focus on your child while we focus on your case.
Our Practice Areas
We represent clients in a range of birth injury cases, including:
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Preeclampsia
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Cerebral
Palsy
Bracial
Plexus
Partner with Hurley McKenna & Mertz to Get Justice for Your Family
Bringing a child into the world should be a joyous occasion, but a birth injury can turn this moment into one of uncertainty and pain. You shouldn’t have to fight this alone. Our compassionate team has decades of experience representing families like yours, and we would be honored to fight for you, too. If you’d like to learn more, contact our team for a free consultation.
Birth Injury Checklist
Track your child’s development with confidence
This practical checklist helps you stay organized through every stage of your child’s care. It includes milestone checkup appointments, developmental markers to look for, and questions you can ask your pediatrician or specialist. By keeping everything in one place, you’ll feel more prepared to advocate for your child’s health and well-being.
Birth Injury Ebook
Your guide to emotional, medical, and financial support
Our comprehensive ebook provides families with the information they need to navigate the challenges of a birth injury diagnosis. Inside, you’ll find guidance on coping emotionally, managing medical care, and accessing financial resources to support your child’s future. You’ll also learn about legal options available if malpractice may have caused the injury. This resource is designed to help families feel supported and empowered as they take their next steps.
Videos: Real Stories From Families
We have successfully represented families whose children were injured due to malpractice. Watch their stories to learn how justice was pursued—and won.
Tip: Click the icon in the top right corner to select the video you’d like to watch.
Blog Posts And Education
Understanding birth injuries and how they can be caused by medical malpractice is one of the first steps in getting the appropriate care for your child and determining next steps.
Check out these blog posts below to get the information you need to make informed decisions.
