You may have grounds to file a medical malpractice claim against the health care provider responsible for your child’s injuries and recover compensation for medical expenses, long term care, and other damages. Recovering compensation for a birth injury can take on many forms. You are entitled to compensation for:nn Current medical expensesn Your child’s future medical care because of the birth injuryn Your future medical care because of the birth injuryn Emotional distressnnWhen you are subjected to pain and suffering because of a preventable birth injury, you may file two separate claims. You can file a medical malpractice claim that will pay for your pain and suffering or medical expenses. A birth injury claim is slightly different; in these cases, you are suing for medical expenses for your child.nnMothers who also suffer from injuries caused by the mismanagement of their labor and delivery should bring forth any claims. You may suffer from a lifetime of pain, and you do not want your disabled child to be forced to take care of you because of someone else’s negligence. Children who suffer birth injuries may need intensive medical care for the rest of their lives, and parents should not be expected to shoulder those expenses.nnThese injury cases are often paid for through structured settlements or trusts. These trusts will be used to pay for the child’s medical care, and the trusts may be released to the child when they become a legal adult. The structure of the lawsuit depends on how your injury occurred, and our lawyers will discuss your options before proceeding with the case.