Why Work with a Birth Injury Law Firm?
An unexpected birth injury often brings financial hardship. The injured child may require medical treatments that many families can’t afford, which can add to the emotional stress of the situation.
Some children with birth injuries require lifelong assistance. The total estimated cost of caring for a child with cerebral palsy, for example, is nearly $1 Million, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
An experienced birth injury law firm may be able to help you pursue compensation for:
The average birth injury settlement is around $1 Million, which can ease financial burdens, improve your child’s quality of life, and help secure their future.
Over the past 45 years, Sokolove Law has recovered more than $962 Million for families affected by birth injuries nationwide. See if we can fight for you.
Understanding Medical Malpractice & Negligence
Throughout your pregnancy and delivery, you likely trusted your medical team to keep your baby safe. Sadly, many birth injuries could have been prevented with proper medical care before, during, or shortly after birth.
When a doctor makes a mistake or doesn't respond properly to a difficult delivery, it’s known as medical malpractice — and it’s something you can hold them accountable for.
Preventable birth injuries may occur if a medical professional:
- Ignores signs of fetal distress
- Doesn’t notice or treat jaundice before it worsens to kernicterus, a form of brain damage
- Neglects to order a C-section when necessary
- Fails to set up the medical equipment or delivery room in time
- Incorrectly uses a vacuum extractor or forceps
- Uses excessive force during delivery
At Sokolove Law, our birth injury law firm has registered nurses on staff who can help determine if medical malpractice may have played a role in your child’s injury.
We’ll work with them to prove your child’s birth injury was the result of a preventable error, hold the negligent medical professionals accountable for their mistakes, and seek compensation for your family.
“Anyone who's had a child with a birth-related injury, I talk to them about what happened during their pregnancy, the delivery, and how the child's doing to see if it's something we can assist with.”
– Kristin Proctor, Registered Nurse with Sokolove Law
Our Birth Injury Law Firm’s Results
An experienced birth injury law firm may be able to fight for the compensation your family needs, helping to ease the financial burden of your child’s medical care and treatment.
As of December 2024, we’ve secured more than $962 Million for thousands of families affected by birth injury malpractice.
Some of our past birth injury settlements and verdicts include:
- $10.4 Million for a father in Ohio whose son has cerebral palsy
- $9.67 Million to a Massachusetts child who suffered injuries at birth
- $9 Million for a family impacted by birth injuries in Florida
- $8.9 Million to a Pennsylvania child with CP
- $6 Million for a child in New York whose jaundice went untreated and worsened
- $2.8 Million to a Georgia child with cerebral palsy
- $5.97 Million for a Kentucky child who suffered oxygen deprivation due to delayed care
- $4.15 Million to the family of a child with CP in New Jersey
- $4.5 Million for a child in Illinois who developed Erb’s palsy
- $8 Million for a child who was injured during a vacuum-assisted delivery in California
While there’s never a guarantee of compensation, we’ll use our decades of experience to fight hard for the most money possible in your case.
Call (800) 995-1212 now to find out if our birth injury law firm may be able to seek compensation for your family. It costs nothing to speak with us.
What a Birth Injury Law Firm Can Do for You
By working with a birth injuries law firm, you can put the legal process in the hands of an experienced team of birth injury lawyers, nurses, and legal professionals.
When you work with Sokolove Law, our birth injury law firm can:
- Strengthen your claim through investigative work: We have case investigators on staff who can uncover important medical documents and collect statements from witnesses to strengthen your case.
- File your birth injury lawsuit before any deadlines: Laws called statutes of limitations determine the amount of time you have to file a legal claim. These laws vary by state, but if you don’t file your claim before the deadline, you won’t be able to take legal action again.
- Pursue compensation on your behalf: Your legal team can seek the compensation you may be entitled to, whether your case goes to court or settles beforehand.
- Provide legal help without any financial risk: There are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with us. We only get paid if your claim successfully results in compensation.
Our birth injury law firm works to make filing a legal claim as easy and stress-free as possible, so you can focus on caring for your child.
Get a free case review now to see if we may be able to pursue the justice and compensation you deserve.
How to Find the Best Birth Injuries Law Firm
The birth injury law firm you choose to handle your case can make all the difference in securing the resources you need to provide your child with the best possible life.
By choosing a law firm with the experience, credibility, and resources to handle your claim, you may be able to improve the likelihood of a successful outcome.
Important questions to ask birth injury law firms include:
- How much does the firm charge? The best birth injury law firms don’t require any upfront payments. At Sokolove Law, we work on a contingency basis, meaning you only pay if we secure compensation for you.
- How many years of experience do you have? Over the last 45 years, Sokolove Law has helped thousands of families affected by birth injuries. Working with well-established firms may help increase your chances of receiving compensation.
- What results have you secured for families like mine? A birth injury law firm with a track record of success knows what it takes to secure results. To date, we’ve recovered more than $962 Million for families affected by birth injuries.
- Does the firm have a national reach? Firms that handle cases nationwide have the resources needed to successfully litigate a case, no matter where a client lives. Our birth injury lawyers can help families in all 50 states seek justice.
- Will your lawyers keep me informed? Your lawyers should do the heavy legal lifting, so you can focus on your child’s health — not complicated legal documents. We’ll make the legal process as easy as possible and keep you updated as your case progresses.
- Does the firm have registered nurses on staff? Our labor and delivery nurses can listen to your story and help you figure out what may have caused your child’s injury. They'll use their decades of experience to determine if medical malpractice may be involved.
At Sokolove Law, our legal and medical teams work together to support families during this difficult time. If you believe your child’s birth injury was the result of a medical mistake, our birth injury law firm is here for you.
"We’re so grateful for Sokolove Law. They were professional and compassionate, giving us peace of mind during a stressful time. Thanks to them, we’ve been able to secure the treatment our granddaughter needs, significantly improving her quality of life.”
– Grandparent in Florida & Firm Client
National Birth Injury Law Firms vs. Local Firms
When considering legal help, families may wonder what kind of law firm will best suit their needs. While a local firm may seem appealing at first, they may not be equipped to handle a birth injury lawsuit as effectively as a national law firm can.
| National Birth Injury Law Firms | Local Law Firms |
|---|---|
| Extensive experience handling complex many kinds of birth injury cases | May have limited or no experience with some birth injury cases |
| Works with a team of registered nurses to evaluate your case | May not have medical professionals on staff |
| Has access to key resources, including investigators and expert witnesses | Limited resources compared to national firms |
| Has a strong history of recovering millions for clients across the country | May not be able to get the most, or any, money from a claim, even if it's a strong case |
Birth injury cases can be difficult to litigate, and many local firms only focus on general personal injury cases.
At Sokolove Law, our birth injury lawyers have experience with these kinds of cases and know how to maximize the amount of compensation our clients receive.
Sokolove Law: Birth Injury Firm Helping Families in All 50 States
Birth injuries can emotionally and financially devastate families. Because of this, filing a birth injury lawsuit can be a crucial first step toward justice for many families.
As a national birth injury law firm, Sokolove Law is dedicated to helping families across the country navigate the legal process and seek compensation for their child's injury.
Find out how our birth injury law firm stands out from the rest:
- No upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our team
- More than 45 years of experience handling birth injury cases
- Over $962 Million recovered for families nationwide
Compensation from a birth injury claim can help cover your child’s medical bills and provide them with a brighter future.
Call (800) 995-1212 now or fill out our contact form to see if we may be able to help your family. It costs nothing to speak with us.
Birth Injuries Law Firm FAQs
What is a birth injury malpractice law firm?
A birth injury malpractice law firm seeks justice and compensation for families impacted by preventable injuries before, during, or shortly after delivery.
At Sokolove Law, we can handle every step of the legal process if you have a case, so you can focus on caring for your child.
Contact us now for free. Our birth injury law firm is prepared to fight for you.
What birth injuries can a law firm help me with?
Our birth injury law firm can help with many injuries at birth, including:
- Brachial plexus injuries
- Brain bleeds
- Brain damage or swelling
- Cephalohematoma
- Cerebral palsy (CP)
- Erb’s palsy
- Facial nerve injuries or paralysis
- Forceps or vacuum extraction injuries
- Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
- Intracranial hemorrhages
- Kernicterus
- Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
- Nerve damage
- Skull fractures or bone fractures
- Spinal cord injuries
If you believe your child’s injury may have been the result of a health care provider's mistake, you may be eligible for compensation from a birth injury lawsuit.
Call (800) 995-1212 now to get started with a free, no-obligation case review.
What is a birth injury payout?
A birth injury payout is compensation awarded to the parents or guardians of a child injured due to medical negligence during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. This money comes from the hospitals or medical professionals responsible for your child’s injury.
The average birth injury payout is around $1 Million, though this amount may vary depending on the severity of the child’s injury.
Get a free case review now to see if you may qualify for compensation. We’ll fight hard to get you everything you’re entitled to.
Who can a birth injuries law firm help?
Our birth injuries law firm can help the parents or guardians of a child harmed by a preventable medical mistake before, during, or after delivery.
This may include anyone whose baby was sent to the NICU, received cooling therapy, or showed birth injury symptoms like missing developmental milestones.
When can you sue for a birth injury?
It’s important to contact a birth injury law firm as soon as possible if you think something may have happened to your child before, during, or after birth.
Even if your child hasn’t received an official diagnosis yet, we may still be able to help with your case.
We have registered nurses on staff with decades of labor and delivery experience who can listen to your story and help you understand what may have happened.
If a health care professional’s medical errors contributed to your child’s condition, you may be entitled to compensation — and we may be able to help.
How long do I have to contact a birth injury law firm?
There’s only a limited amount of time to contact a birth injury law firm due to state laws called statutes of limitations. In some states, this deadline is as short as 1 year after your child’s birth.
Call (800) 995-1212 now. Don’t miss out on the money your child deserves.
How can I find the best birth injury law firm near me?
The best birth injury law firm to handle your case may not be local, as many smaller firms lack the resources needed to secure the compensation your child deserves.
As a national birth injury law firm with over 45 years of experience, Sokolove Law has secured more than $962 Million for families impacted by birth injuries. We can fight for your child, regardless of where you're located in the United States.
Contact us now to see if our birth injury law firm is the best fit for you.
How much does a law firm for birth injury cases charge?
At Sokolove Law, there are no upfront costs or hourly fees to get help with your birth injury case.
We work on a contingency-fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we successfully secure compensation for you.
Who will I be suing for my child’s birth injury?
Birth injury lawsuits are typically filed against the health care worker or facility responsible for your child’s injury. This may include:
- Doctors
- Other medical professionals
- The hospital where you gave birth
These lawsuits target those who provided substandard care to your child before, during, or shortly after their birth. We understand what you’re going through — and will fight hard to get justice on your behalf.
How long does it take to get birth injury compensation?
It can take anywhere from a couple of months to over a year to get compensation from a birth injury lawsuit, depending on whether your case settles or goes to trial.
At Sokolove Law, our lawyers know that time is of the essence for families who need results now. We’ll work to resolve your case as quickly as possible and keep you updated throughout the entire process.
