If a living child suffers a birth injury because of the negligence of a doctor or hospital, the damages awarded can include the following:
past and future medical expenses
costs for necessary home modifications
the physical pain and suffering of the child
the emotional distress of the child
future rehabilitation treatments or therapies
lifelong supportive care
costs for equipment needed to care for the child
A parent can also receive compensation for lost wages should the parent not be able to work any longer in order to provide specialized care to the child. Additionally, a mother may recover damages for emotional distress, even in the absence of an independent injury, if medical malpractice results in miscarriage or stillbirth.