How do I know if my child's injury was malpractice?

Usually only a professional review of the records can tell u2014 which we do at no cost to you.

Is there a deadline to file?

Yes, and it varies by state, with special rules for children. Contact us promptly.

Flagship practice

Birth Injury Lawyer

A birth injury is physical harm a baby suffers before, during, or shortly after delivery. Unlike a birth defect (which develops from genetics or events during pregnancy that no one caused), some birth injuries are caused by medical negligence — and the law gives your family the right to seek justice and lifetime resources.

Obstetric & Neurology Experts on Every Case

Licensed in TX · OK · NM · AZ

No Fee Unless We Win

20+

Years representing injured families

States licensed — TX, OK, NM & AZ

Cost to you unless we recover for your family

100%

Confidential, no-obligation case reviews

Conditions we handle

Birth injury conditions we handle

Cerebral Palsy

Movement & muscle-tone disorders from birth asphyxia.

HIE

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy — oxygen deprivation at birth.

Kernicterus

Brain damage from untreated newborn jaundice.

Shoulder Dystocia & Erb's Palsy

Brachial plexus nerve injuries during delivery.

Placental Abruption

Delayed care during a maternal & fetal emergency.

Real birth injury case outcomes

When is a birth injury caused by negligence?

Failure to Monitor Fetal Distress

Ignored or misread fetal heart-rate monitoring during labor.

Delayed C-Section

Waiting too long to act once an emergency delivery was needed.

Misuse of Forceps or Vacuum

Excessive force or improper technique during a difficult delivery.

Untreated Maternal Infection

Infections that go unrecognized or unmanaged during pregnancy or labor.

Failure to Treat Newborn Jaundice

Missed or delayed bilirubin screening and follow-up.

Time-sensitive for families

Deadlines for injured children often pause (“toll”) until the child turns 18, but the rules vary sharply by state — and are frequently shorter when a government-run hospital or provider is involved. Don’t wait to find out where your family stands.

How it works

How the RealLyfe Lawyer helps

Free, confidential records review

Share what happened and any records you have. We’ll tell you honestly whether the case is worth pursuing — at no cost.

We build your case with medical experts

Independent OB-GYN, neonatology and neurology experts, plus life-care planners, document exactly what happened and what a lifetime of care will cost.

No fee unless we win or settle

You pay nothing up front, and nothing at all unless we recover compensation for your family.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Usually only a professional review of the records can tell — which we arrange at no cost to you.

Yes, and it varies by state, with special rules that often extend deadlines for children. Contact us promptly so we can confirm your timeline.

Medical records, discharge summaries and any diagnosis paperwork help, but aren't required to start — we can request records for you.

Claims against government providers often follow different rules and shorter deadlines. Tell us where your child was born so we can confirm what applies.

No — many families simply want to understand what happened. A records review can confirm one way or the other, at no cost.

Depending on the case, compensation can cover lifetime medical and therapy costs, adaptive equipment and home modifications, lost income and earning capacity, and pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life.

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Free Birth Injury Case Review

No fee unless we win · Free, confidential case review · Real answers, fast