Experienced Legal Representation for Birth Injury Victims
A birth injury can change everything, bringing heartbreak, uncertainty, and lifelong challenges for families. Sometimes these injuries occur during delivery, and others emerge days later when a newborn’s critical symptoms go unnoticed or untreated before discharge. Parents deserve answers and accountability. At Burbidge | Mitchell, we help families secure the compensation they deserve while holding negligent medical professionals and institutions responsible.
Why Choose Our Birth Injury Attorneys?
Birth injury litigation demands both medical understanding and legal experience. Our attorneys work closely with medical experts to uncover negligence, determine the cause of harm, and pursue full justice for affected families. Our team’s proven record reflects decades of success in complex medical malpractice cases, always guided by compassion and precision. We represent families affected by:
- Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
- Kernicterus and Hyperbilirubinemia (excess jaundice)
- Cerebral Palsy
- Brachial plexus injuries (Erb’s or Klumpke’s palsy)
- Shoulder dystocia and delivery complications
- Brain and nerve damage
- Bone fractures caused by forceps or vacuum extraction
- Other preventable injuries during labor, delivery or after leaving the hospital
Causes of Birth Injuries
Many birth injuries could have been prevented with proper medical care. Common causes include:
- Failure to monitor fetal distress
- Delayed or denied C-section
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction tools
- Medication or anesthesia errors
- Negligent response to delivery complications
- General medical malpractice during pregnancy, labor, or delivery
- Failure to diagnose jaundice or infection before discharge
- Inadequate follow-up care or premature hospital release
Recognizing the Signs of a Birth Injury
Early detection can be critical. Contact a medical professional if your child experiences:
- Difficulty feeding or breathing
- Poor muscle tone or abnormal reflexes
- Seizures or developmental delays
- Excessive or inconsolable crying
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
- Unusual sleepiness or difficulty waking
- High-pitched crying
- Sudden changes in muscle tone
Types of Compensation You May Be Entitled To
Our attorneys seek maximum compensation to help families recover and plan for their future:
- Medical expenses and long-term care
- Therapy, rehabilitation, and assistive equipment
- Lost income or reduced earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
- Wrongful death damages in fatal cases
- Punitive damages for egregious negligence
Notable Case Results
- $8 million settlement / oxygen deprivation leading to cerebral palsy
- $5.5 million settlement / improper vacuum delivery leading to severe injuries
- $1.1 million settlement / delayed c-section leading to death of newborn
Birth Injury Lawsuits: What You Need to Know
Q: How long do I have to file a claim in Utah?
A: Most medical malpractice claims must be filed within two years of discovering the injury. Certain exceptions apply, so it’s important to act quickly to protect your rights.
Q: Do I need an attorney if the hospital is investigating?
A: Yes. Hospital reviews focus on liability—not on compensating victims. An experienced attorney can ensure your family’s interests are protected.
Q: What if the injury occurred outside Utah?
A: We represent Utah residents injured anywhere in the U.S., and out-of-state clients whose children were harmed in Utah hospitals.
Contact a Birth Injury Attorney Today
If your child suffered a preventable birth injury, we’re here to help. Contact Burbidge | Mitchell for a free consultation. There’s no cost or obligation and you pay nothing unless we win your case.