Birth injuries typically fall under the purview of medical malpractice law. If another reasonably skilled medical professional would not have made the same error, then the victims probably have cause to pursue damages.
In birth injury cases, the victims may be able to claim damages for additional medical expenses they incur as a result of the malpractice. They may also be eligible to claim damages for the cost of the ongoing treatments their child or the mother may need from any birth injuries, as well as the pain and suffering that accompanies tragic events like birth injuries or the wrongful death of a newborn. The personal injury attorneys of Douglas, Haun & Heidemann believe that negligent health care professionals should be held accountable for their irresponsible actions and pay for the physical and emotional damage they cause.