A Lawyer Fighting For Michigan Families After Birth Injuries
Last updated on May 7, 2025
If you or your child suffered birth trauma due to medical negligence, you may qualify for compensation. Handling medical malpractice claims alone is tough, but you don’t need to do it alone. Our caring Michigan birth injury lawyers have years of experience helping families win the justice they deserve. Call us today at 1-888-GOODWIN or use our online contact form for a free case review. We are here 24/7 to assist you.
Table Of Contents
- What Michigan Families Should Know About Birth Trauma
- Birth Injuries Can Lead To Lifelong Disability
- Birth Trauma FAQ
- When should you contact a birth injury lawyer?
- What are the common signs that a child suffered a birth-related injury?
- What causes birth injuries?
- Do birth injuries affect mothers?
- How do you care for a child with a birth injury?
- Is a birth injury ever the parents’ fault?
- How do you know what kind of long-term support a child needs?
- Contact Our Michigan Birth Injury Lawyers
What Michigan Families Should Know About Birth Trauma
Birth injuries impact many newborns in Michigan. State health data shows that about 0.1% of live births in Michigan result in serious birth injuries, and nearly 9.6% of newborns need NICU care or breathing support right after delivery. Each year, over 100,000 babies are born in Michigan, and congenital disabilities are a top cause of infant deaths. Babies with congenital disabilities are twice as likely to pass away in their first year compared to others.
Signs of birth trauma can differ but often include:
- Weak or paralyzed arms, or legs
- Odd eye movements
- Learning problems or slow development
- Trouble speaking clearly
- Slow physical or mental growth
- Stiff muscles or poor coordination
If you see these signs in your child, quickly get medical help and legal advice. Laboratory errors can also contribute to misdiagnosis, so early action is key.
Birth Injuries Can Lead To Lifelong Disability
Birth injuries can cause lasting disabilities that affect a child’s growth and life quality. These injuries often need ongoing medical care, therapy and support. Common birth injuries include:
- Cerebral palsy
- Erb’s palsy
- Hypoxia (oxygen deprivation)
- Brain injuries
- Quadriplegia
- Preeclampsia-related injuries
- Stillbirths
Misdiagnosis of pre-eclampsia-related problems, such as eclampsia, gestational and chronic hypertension, and HELLP syndrome, can worsen outcomes. A fair settlement should cover medical treatments, therapies, assistive devices, lost income and long-term care costs. Our skilled birth injury lawyers work hard to help Michigan families get the funds they need for their child’s future.
Birth Trauma FAQ
When should you contact a birth injury lawyer?
Unlike other kinds of personal injuries, birth trauma signs may take years to appear fully, so contact a birth injury lawyer as soon as possible – ideally before your child turns 10 – to protect your legal rights.
What are the common signs that a child suffered birth-related injuries?
- Extended hospital stay after birth
- Premature birth
- Oxygen deprivation during delivery
- Diagnosis of cerebral palsy or Erb’s palsy
- Emergency C-section delivery
- Slow developmental progress
What causes birth injuries?
Birth injuries may stem from issues like long labor, fetal distress, abnormal heart rate, shoulder dystocia or heavy bleeding. Many result from medical negligence, such as the wrong use of delivery tools, failure to monitor the baby’s health or delayed emergency actions. C-section errors can also play a role.
Do birth injuries affect mothers?
Yes, mothers may face injuries like pelvic fractures, vaginal tears or complications from Cesarean sections, often due to medical mistakes during delivery.
How do you care for a child with a birth injury?
Children with birth injuries may need NICU care, ongoing medications, therapy and sometimes lifelong home support.
Is a birth injury ever the parents’ fault?
No. Birth injuries caused by medical negligence are the fault of the health care providers or facilities involved.
How do you know what kind of long-term support a child needs?
Working closely with doctors helps identify ongoing care needs, which may change as the child grows.
Contact Our Michigan Birth Injury Lawyers
Birth trauma cases need experienced legal help to protect your family’s rights. At Scott Goodwin Law P.C., we provide free case reviews and are available 24/7 to explain your options and fight for the compensation your family deserves. Call 1-888-GOODWIN or fill out our online contact form today. Don’t delay – justice for your child begins with one call.