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Everyone there was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. My car was totaled, and I was a little intimidated talking with a couple of other lawyers in Greenville. But with Christian and Christian, not only did they answer my questions, but they did so in a way that made what could have been a hectic situation, easy. Overall, an excellent experience with high quality lawyers who truly go above and beyond and really try to get you the results or answers you need.
—Rob Young
I met Josh like 4 years ago when my Son was injured at Daycare. He was very concerned about the well being of my Child and Me. Very Understanding Professional and Just a great Staff. If You need a Lawyer that’s all about YOU this is the Place. I just closed a Case on 6/23/2021 from a injury on a Property. They handled everything because no one else would help Me. I’m forever grateful for Your hard Work and Time. Once again Thank You Josh and Sally.
—Rezillai Henderson
My husband was referred to this law firm from another lawyer after his mother passed away while residing in a nursing home. Matt took on his case and we are pleased with how everything turned out. It took a long, long time to finally settle, but it was worth the wait. The staff here is friendly and I’d be happy to recommend them to anyone needing legal assistance.
— Jen
I was referred to Harold by a family friend, and I couldn’t be happier. He took the time to listen to my case, answered all my questions and truly treated me like a friend not a client. His knowledge of medical malpractice is priceless he actually successfully won, one of the first medical malpractice cases in Greenville County.
— Lindsey
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Founded in 1975, Christian & Christian has deep roots in the community. Our lawyers have worked hard to build a strong, caring legacy of legal advocacy and protection for injured people. We stand up to injustice and help injury victims in their fight against well-funded insurance companies.
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South Carolina Birth Injury Attorneys
Our medical malpractice attorneys in Greenville are the best in the profession. In fact, we have won thousands of dollars in settlements for all types of medical malpractice cases, including birthing injuries. While birthing injuries are not very common, women often experience complications during birth that can lead to injury, of either the mother or child, if not handled properly. Because of careless mistakes by medical personnel, the birth of a child can turn your joyous day into a nightmare. If you or your child is suffering from a birthing injury, Christian & Christian Law is here to help recover financial or pain and suffering damages.
Most Common Birth Injuries
Prolonged birth and birthing injuries can affect both the mother and child. Our Greenville personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers have the experience and resources necessary to fight your birthing injury case. Common birth injuries that affect the child are:
- Brachial plexus injury
- Spinal injury
- Cerebral palsy
- Breech births and prolonged births
- Brain injury
- Fetal death
While the mother can also be affected by the above injuries, mothers can also experience injuries (often referred to as neonatal birth trauma) in the following two categories: injury to the perineal area and injury to the pelvic floor. Injuries to the perineal area include:
- Tears or surgical cuts
- Nerve damage, which can lead to pudendal neuralgia
- Hemorrhoids
Injuries to the pelvic floor includes:
- Muscle damage
- Pelvic organ prolapse (can cause future bladder or bowel problems)
How Do I Know if I Can Sue for a Birth Injury?
Families are typically eligible to pursue a medical malpractice case related to birthing injury if they can prove that their injury was treatable or prove that medical professionals handled your birth with negligence.
It’s vital to record any lasting traumas, symptoms or recall details from your care or birthing experience to file a case. If you’re nervous about a birthing injury, we recommend having a trusted partner, family member or doula in the room with you to take note of any negligence in care.
Lasting Birth Trauma
You may also be eligible for a birthing malpractice case if you have lasting trauma or notice any of the following:
- Excessive pulling on the baby’s head, arms, or shoulders
- Doctors failing to identify or explain any risk factors prior to birth
- Failure to perform any practices like a c-section or providing oxygen<
- Prescribing incorrect medications
- Lack of aftercare
- Developmental issues in child
- Excessive sleeping
- Blindness or deafness
- Lasting pain and more!
Contact Our Medical Malpractice Lawyers in South Carolina
If any of the above sounds familiar to you, you could be compensated for birthing malpractice. When you choose Christian & Christian Law to fight your birthing injury case, you’re not only getting a team of professionals with 100 years of combined experience, but you’re getting best in class services like document preparation, negotiation, detailed records and delivery of your case and a team that will fight for the highest level of compensation. Get in touch with our Greenville attorney office to discuss your case today! We offer free consultations and won’t charge you a cent until we win your case.
If you’re loved one has been affected by a birth injury, call our dedicated South Carolina birth injury attorneys at Christian & Christian.
Frequently Asked Questions – Greenville Birth Injury
A birth injury lawsuit is a type of medical malpractice claim filed against a doctor, nurse, hospital, or other healthcare professional whose negligence caused an injury to a baby or mother during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. These lawsuits aim to secure financial compensation for the extensive medical care, therapies, and special education that a child with a birth injury may require throughout their life.
Birth injuries are often caused by medical negligence, such as a doctor failing to detect or properly respond to signs of fetal distress, improperly using delivery tools like forceps or a vacuum, delaying a necessary C-section, or failing to diagnose a maternal condition like preeclampsia or an infection. These mistakes can lead to a lack of oxygen to the baby’s brain, resulting in a permanent injury.
The most common and severe birth injuries cited in lawsuits include cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, and brachial plexus injuries. These are often caused by oxygen deprivation to the brain or physical trauma during delivery. Other injuries can include brain damage, fractures, nerve damage, and facial paralysis.
In a birth injury lawsuit, a family can recover a wide range of damages. This includes the lifetime cost of care for the child, which can cover medical expenses, rehabilitation, special education, and assistive devices. It can also include compensation for lost income to care for the child, as well as non-economic damages for the child’s pain and suffering and the family’s emotional distress.
A birth injury is caused by a preventable medical mistake or trauma that occurred during or near the time of birth. A birth defect, on the other hand, is a condition that typically develops during pregnancy due to genetics, environmental factors, or other unknown causes. Birth injury lawsuits focus on holding medical professionals accountable for their negligence, while birth defects generally do not have a legal claim associated with them.
Client Reviews
Everyone there was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. My car was totaled, and I was a little intimidated talking with a couple of other lawyers in Greenville. But with Christian and Christian, not only did they answer my questions, but they did so in a way that made what could have been a hectic situation, easy. Overall, an excellent experience with high quality lawyers who truly go above and beyond and really try to get you the results or answers you need.