There are a few different types of compensation that you may be entitled to following a medical malpractice lawsuit for a birth injury. Settlements usually provide compensation for two main factors: economic damages for medical care and non-economic damages relating to the child and family’s quality of life. Compensation for economic damages may cover medical, caretaking or medication expenses. Non-economic damages may refer to the pain and suffering of the child, damage of family relationships and lack of enjoyment in life due to the birth injury.