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Birth Injury

Steady Guidance for Families Facing Life-Changing Birth Injury

Counsel You Can Trust

Melanie Duda

Personal Injury Attorney

“When a child has a birth injury, this impacts the family for life. These are some of the most complex cases we handle and we take that responsibility very seriously.”

Common Types of Birth Injuries and Trauma

When it’s time for the birth of your baby, you are excited to welcome them into the world. You hope your baby is healthy, but the doctor tells you that your baby has an injury. However you may be feeling, know that you are not alone. Families facing this overwhelming uncertainty about the future often search for a birth injury attorney in Michigan. We represent families across Michigan, including Detroit, Ann Arbor, Troy, Bloomfield Hills and even Northern Michigan. We will guide parents through complex medical negligence cases with clarity, compassion and trial-ready preparation. 

01

Oxygen Deprivation (Hypoxia)

When the baby is deprived of oxygen during labor and delivery, the result can be severe and permanent. We review medical records and work with medical experts to determine whether early intervention could have prevented the injuries. These cases often require a detailed review of fetal monitoring and the timing of critical decisions.
02

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is often linked to complications and negligence during the birth process. We focus on understanding both the cause and the life long impact on the child’s development and care needs.
03

Delayed C-Section

A failure or delay in recognizing that a baby is in distress and ultimately a delay in a necessary C-section can result in serious harm. Even small delay can have significant consequences.
04

Brachial Plexus Injures (Erb’s Palsy)

Often a result of improper delivery or excessive force that causes nerve damage in the shoulder or arm of the child. We evaluate weather proper procedures were followed.
05

Maternal Injuries

Mothers can suffer injuries during delivery as well as the child. This can be due to improper care, delayed treatment or surgical errors. We represent mothers whose injuries could have been prevented.
06

Failure to Monitor and Respond

Monitoring mother and child continuously during all stages of pregnancy is critical. When medical professionals fail to properly interpret signs or fail to act on warning signs injuries can occur.

Client Stories

Shelby Knew Something Was Wrong With Her Baby

Told by Our Clients

“I’m happy and I’m thankful I had Bob fighting for me and my daughter. He made sure we have what we need to care for her for the rest of her life.”
Shelby, Medical Malpractice Victim

Do I Have a Case?

Complications during delivery can occur but when the medical professionals do not act appropriately or fail to respond this is when negligence occurs.
Birth injuries can last long-term or permanent. Conditions can affect daily life, development and the future of your child and require costly care.
Failure to monitor, delay in treatment, delayed C-sections or improper delivery can indicate a breach in the standard of care.
Early evaluation is critical. In Michigan, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases is two years after the date of the incident. However, if a child has not reached their eighth birthday as of the date of the malpractice, then any medical malpractice claim must be commenced within two years after the date of the incident OR before or on the child’s tenth birthday. Generally, it’s best to file a claim as soon after the incident as possible.
Medical records for both mother and baby, fetal monitoring strips, and expert review of records, are all critical in determining if there was negligence.

What Happens Next

Clear Communication from Day One

Step 01
Confidential Consultation
We begin with your story. We listen and ask questions to understand the timeline of your baby’s birth. Our birth injury lawyers in Michigan will take the time to ask questions and understand your concerns. They will discuss your options with clarity and care.
Step 02
Case Evaluation & Medical Review
Birth injury cases require detailed review of hospital records, consulting with medical experts and gathering evidence to determine if there is negligence.
Step 03
Strategic Preparation
Once the case is established. Our Michigan birth injury attorneys take a structured and thorough approach and pull together a detailed timeline, conduct depositions, retain experts to understand the injuries and deficits the child will face. The economic impact for the family is also calculated at this time.
Step 04
Negotiation or Trial
We pursue a resolution that reflects the harm caused by the medical negligence. And if an appropriate settlement cannot be reached. We are prepared and ready for trial if needed.

Case Spotlight

Birth Injury Case Settles Just Before Trial

Shelby was a courageous mother who was convinced that her daughter was injured at birth even when hospital professionals said there wasn’t anything wrong. It took our aggressive birth injury attorneys to fight off motions, challenges and delays until finally just days before trial a settlement was reached that will support Shelby and her daughter with the life long injuries her daughter faces.

Birth Injury

Shelby’s Daughter Had Birth Injuries

Professional Honors and Peer Acknowledgment

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Frequently Asked Questions

A birth injury case occurs when a baby or mother is harmed due to medical negligence. The injury can happen during pregnancy, labor or delivery. A birth injury attorney in Michigan can evaluate whether the standard of care was violated. 

Many birth injuries can be linked to the failure to treat or ignoring warning signs. Our birth injury lawyers in Michigan will review records and call in qualified birth injury experts to determine if the injury was preventable. 

Compensation can include economic and non-economic damages. This can include: medical expenses, long-term care costs, therapy, lost future earnings and pain and suffering. These cases often involve significant future care planning.

Generally it’s best to file these claims as soon as they occur. Medical Malpractice cases involving children can have extended statutes of limitations. It’s best to seek a birth injury attorney’s advice.

Speak with a Birth Injury Attorney in Michigan today. Giroux Pappas champions justice for Michigan injury victims.

If you’re considering your options after the birth of your child, the first step is a conversation. We will review your situation, answer your questions, and help you understand whether you have a case.

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