Having a baby should be one of the happiest moments in a family’s life. Expectant parents hope for a smooth delivery and a healthy child. But when a birth injury occurs due to medical negligence, that joy can quickly turn into heartbreak.
Hare Wynn has represented children and parents in birth injury cases across Alabama.
If your child suffered a preventable birth injury, you deserve answers and legal support. Our Birmingham birth injury lawyers are here to help you fight for justice and obtain financial compensation to provide for your child’s future.
What Our Clients Say
Understanding Birth Injuries
Medical negligence during labor or delivery can cause severe injuries to a newborn. These injuries can lead to long-term medical complications, permanent disabilities, or even wrongful death. Common causes of birth injuries include improper use of forceps, delayed C-sections, failure to monitor fetal distress, and oxygen deprivation.
Types of Birth Injuries
Our legal team represents families facing a wide range of birth injuries, including:
- Cerebral Palsy – A condition affecting movement and muscle coordination, often caused by oxygen deprivation.
- Erb’s Palsy – A nerve injury affecting arm movement, typically due to excessive force during delivery.
- Paralysis – Spinal cord damage during birth can lead to permanent or partial paralysis.
- Skull Fractures – Improper use of delivery instruments can result in fractures and brain damage.
- Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) – Brain damage caused by oxygen deprivation, leading to developmental delays and cognitive impairments.
Wrongful Death
Who Can Be Held Liable?
In birth injury cases, multiple parties may be responsible, including:
- Doctors and Nurses – If they fail to follow the accepted standard of care during labor and delivery.
- Hospitals – When inadequate staffing, lack of proper equipment, or failure to train staff contributes to an injury.
Proving Medical Negligence
To win a birth injury case, your attorney must establish:
Our firm works with medical experts to build strong cases, ensuring that families get the justice they deserve.
Why Choose Hare Wynn?
Proven Results:
We have secured millions in settlements and verdicts for birth injury victims.
Medical Expertise:
We collaborate with doctors and specialists to strengthen your case.
Compassionate Support:
We understand the emotional toll and fight aggressively for your family’s future.
No Fees Unless We Win:
You pay nothing upfront, and we only get paid if we win your case.
National Reputation:
One of our partners, Ashley Peinhardt, has developed a national reputation for her representation of victims in birth injury cases and has been invited to speak nationally and internationally at birth trauma conferences.
Contact Us
If your child suffered a birth injury due to medical negligence, don’t wait to take legal action. Our Birmingham birth injury lawyers are ready to help. Call us today at 205-328-5330 to schedule a consultation and discuss your legal options.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a birth injury claim?
In Alabama, you typically have two years from the date of injury to file a medical malpractice claim. However, exceptions may apply in cases involving minors.
What compensation can I recover?
You may be eligible for medical expenses, future care costs, pain and suffering, and lost wages if you had to leave work to care for your child.
How much does it cost to hire a lawyer?
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we secure compensation for you.
Will my case go to trial?
Many birth injury cases settle out of court, but we are prepared to go to trial if necessary to get you the compensation you deserve. Hare Wynn lawyers have tried numerous birth injury cases across Alabama.
Can I sue a hospital for my child’s birth injury?
Yes, if hospital negligence contributed to your child’s injury, the hostpital can be held liable alongside individual medical professionals.
