Baltimore Birth Injury Lawyers
Nothing is more devastating than learning your child has suffered a serious injury during birth—except when you learn that injury could have been prevented. At Maryland Injury Lawyers, we go to war for families whose lives have been shattered by negligent medical care. We fight for justice. We fight for answers. And we fight to make the people responsible pay.
Birth injuries are not “just bad luck.” They are often the result of careless mistakes by doctors, nurses, or hospital staff who failed to act when your baby’s life was on the line. When a medical team fails to monitor, diagnose, or intervene appropriately during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, the consequences can last a lifetime.
If your child was injured during pregnancy, labor or delivery, our Baltimore birth injury lawyers are ready to step in and help you hold those responsible accountable. You’re not just seeking compensation—you’re seeking justice for your child’s future. And we’ll make sure you get it.
What Is a Birth Injury?
A birth injury is any physical or neurological harm a newborn suffers during the labor and delivery process, often due to medical negligence. These injuries can range from temporary conditions to permanent disabilities. Some children will need care for months, others for the rest of their lives.
Common birth injuries include:
- Cerebral palsy
- Erb’s palsy or brachial plexus injuries
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) from oxygen deprivation
- Fractures of the clavicle or skull
- Spinal cord injuries
- Facial paralysis
- Brain bleeds or swelling
These are not minor setbacks—they are catastrophic injuries that can rob your child of a normal life. They also impose enormous emotional and financial burdens on your family. We don’t accept that. And we don’t let negligent hospitals get away with it.
When a Birth Injury Is Medical Malpractice
Not every injury during childbirth is malpractice. But when the medical team fails to provide care that meets professional standards, and that failure causes harm, it becomes a legal—and moral—issue.
At Maryland Injury Lawyers, we investigate whether your doctors and nurses committed any serious mistakes during pregnancy, labor or delivery, including if they:
- Failed to monitor fetal distress
- Delayed a necessary C-section
- Used excessive force with forceps or vacuum extractors
- Mismanaged a high-risk pregnancy
- Administered the wrong medication or dosage
- Failed to identify or respond to umbilical cord problems
- Allowed labor to go on too long, depriving the baby of oxygen
We work with top medical experts to uncover what really happened and to prove that your child’s injuries were preventable. Hospitals and their insurance companies will lie, cover-up, and gaslight you. We expose their negligence and force them to face the consequences.
Maryland Law and Baltimore Birth Injury Claims
Pursuing a birth injury lawsuit in Maryland is not something you want to do alone. The system is complex, the defenses are aggressive, and the clock is ticking. To move forward with a medical malpractice claim in Maryland, you must file a Certificate of Qualified Expert within 90 days of your complaint. This means an independent medical expert must certify that the care your child received violated the accepted standard and caused the injury. We handle this process from start to finish.
The statute of limitations in Maryland for medical malpractice is three years from the date the injury was discovered, but no more than five years from the date of the act itself. In cases involving minors, the deadline may be extended, but do not wait to talk to a lawyer about your claim. Evidence disappears, memories fade, and medical records can be altered. We need to act fast to build the strongest possible case.
A successful birth injury lawsuit can provide the financial resources your child needs for a lifetime of care and support. Damages may include, for example, medical expenses past, present, and future; costs for physical therapy, in-home care, and assistive devices; special education and accommodations; pain and suffering; emotional distress; loss of quality of life; loss of future earning potential; and more.
This isn’t just about money—it’s about securing your child’s dignity, independence, and future. We don’t stop until we get what your family needs and deserves.
How Maryland Injury Lawyers Can Help
Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries are some of the most complex and hard-fought legal battles. Hospitals and insurance carriers will do everything they can to protect themselves—and bury your claim. That’s why you need a legal team that has the resources and experience to stand up to hospital systems, works with leading medical experts and life care planners, delivers personalized, aggressive representation from start to finish, and prepares every case for trial, not just a quick settlement.
We know how to expose negligent care and make insurance companies pay full value, not just what they think they can get away with. You’ll get a dedicated lawyer who knows your case inside and out—and won’t stop fighting until justice is done.
We Take the Fight Personally
At Maryland Injury Lawyers, birth injury cases are personal. We’ve seen what these families go through. We’ve watched parents break down in our offices, scared for their child’s future and desperate for help. And we’ve seen the strength that comes from finally being heard—and winning.
We don’t promise quick fixes. We promise a relentless pursuit of justice for your child.
Speak to a Baltimore Birth Injury Lawyer Today
If your child suffered a birth injury at a Baltimore hospital—whether it was Johns Hopkins, Mercy, MedStar, or anywhere else—you need answers. You need help. And you need a law firm that knows how to win. Call Maryland Injury Lawyers today to schedule your free consultation. We’ll review your case, explain your options, and start building a strategy to hold the people who hurt your child accountable.
You focus on your child. We’ll take care of the fight.
