Birth should be a joyful moment not a medical emergency. When a newborn suffers a serious injury because of a preventable medical mistake, the impact on the child and the entire family can be lifelong. If your family is going through this, you may have the right to pursue legal action.
At Ted Law Firm, we help families in Aiken, North Augusta, and across South Carolina hold medical professionals accountable for negligence during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. We work to recover compensation that helps cover medical costs, long-term care, and the emotional toll of what your family is facing.
What Counts as a Birth Injury?
A birth injury is physical damage a baby suffers during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. Some injuries are mild and heal quickly. Others lead to permanent disabilities.
Common birth injuries we handle:
- Cerebral palsy
- Brachial plexus injuries (Erb’s palsy)
- Hypoxic brain damage (lack of oxygen)
- Skull fractures or brain bleeds
- Facial nerve injuries
- Shoulder dystocia
- Spinal cord damage
Not all birth injuries are caused by malpractice. But when doctors, nurses, or hospitals fail to follow accepted medical standards, they can be held legally responsible.
How Medical Negligence Leads to Birth Injuries
Many birth injuries happen when medical providers don’t act quickly enough or fail to monitor signs of distress.
Examples of negligence:
- Delayed C-section
- Failure to monitor fetal oxygen levels
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum tools
- Medication errors during delivery
- Not recognizing high-risk pregnancy factors
If your doctor failed to act when your baby was in distress, and harm resulted, you may have a medical malpractice claim.
Who Can File a Birth Injury Lawsuit?
In South Carolina, a birth injury lawsuit is usually filed by the child’s parent or legal guardian. A separate claim can be filed on behalf of the child for:
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Special education and therapy costs
- Lost earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Parents can also file for emotional distress and other losses related to caring for a child with long-term needs.
How We Build a Strong Case
Birth injury claims are complex. They require detailed review of medical records and expert testimony.
Here’s what our team does:
- Consults with medical specialists
- Reviews fetal monitoring strips and delivery records
- Calculates long-term care and therapy costs
- Identifies all liable parties (doctors, nurses, hospitals)
- Handles all negotiations with insurance companies
We prepare every case as if it’s going to trial—even though many settle out of court.
Talk to an Aiken Birth Injury Attorney
Birth injury cases are time-sensitive. In South Carolina, you usually have three years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit, but in cases involving children, this deadline may vary.
If your child was injured during birth, don’t wait. Call Ted Law Firm today for a free, confidential consultation. We’ll explain your legal options and help you take the next step. We proudly serve clients across all of South Carolina and Georgia including Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Atlanta. No matter where you are in either state, we’re here to help. And remember: you don’t pay a dime unless we win your case. There’s no risk just experienced support from a team you can trust. You’re in good hands with Ted Law Firm.
