Birth Injury
If You’re Looking for a Birth Injury Lawyer in Maryland, Nicholas Parr Is Here to Help.
Nicholas Parr is the Baltimore birth injury lawyer you need if you or your baby are injured during birth.
A birth injury lawyer can help you understand your legal options after a difficult pregnancy, labor, or delivery in Baltimore and across Maryland. If you’re worried that a medical mistake played a role, it’s normal to have questions and to want clear, practical answers.
This page explains common types of birth injuries, how negligence claims are evaluated, and what information can be helpful when you request a case review. We’ll also cover timelines, the kinds of documentation families often gather, and what a consultation may look like—so you can make informed decisions without added pressure.
What types of injuries can occur to a baby?
Children can be injured as a result of negligence during pregnancy, labor and delivery, or in the newborn period.
These injuries can arise from many different medical errors, and can result in many different injuries to both mother and child. While the circumstances in which birth injuries cases arise are endless, here are a few examples of the types of birth injury cases that we have handled:
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
- Prematurity; Ceclage; Progesterone
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL)
- Erb’s Palsy and brachial plexus injuries
- Failure to deliver in a timely fashion
- Intrauterine and fetal death
- Death during the newborn period
- Negligently performed forceps and vacuum deliveries
- Chorioamnionitis and maternal infection
- Maternal death
- Birth Fractures
- Subconjunctival Hemorrhaging
What damages are available?
The financial and emotional toll which goes along with caring for a child with disabilities can be devastating.
You want the best possible care for your child, and you would like to provide your injured child with all of the opportunities he or she deserves to get better and to live the happiest, healthiest life achievable. We may be able to help you.
- Damages in birth injury cases may include:
- Past and future pain and suffering
- Past medical expenses
- Future medical expenses
- Attendant care for your child to allow you to return to work
- Future lost wages/loss of earning capacity
If your child suffered an injury at birth, regardless of what you believe to be the cause or nature of the injury, The Law Offices of Nicholas A. Parr and the attorneys in his network would be happy to provide you with a free consultation and investigate any potential case on behalf of you and your child.
Frequently Asked Questions About Birth Injury Law
What does a birth injury lawyer do?
A birth injury lawyer investigates whether a medical mistake before, during, or right after delivery caused harm to a baby or mother. This usually includes reviewing medical records, consulting qualified medical experts, identifying who may be responsible (doctor, nurse, hospital, or practice), and pursuing compensation through a claim or lawsuit.
How do I know if my child’s birth injury was caused by medical negligence?
Not every birth injury is preventable, but some are linked to avoidable errors—such as delayed C-section decisions, failure to respond to fetal distress, improper use of forceps/vacuum, medication mistakes, or poor monitoring during labor. A birth injury lawyer can evaluate the timeline, records, and clinical decisions to determine if the standard of care may have been violated.
What types of cases do birth injury lawyers handle?
Birth injury lawyers commonly handle cases involving conditions like cerebral palsy, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), brachial plexus injuries (including Erb’s palsy), shoulder dystocia complications, brain hemorrhage, fractures, and severe infections caused by delayed diagnosis or treatment. They may also represent mothers injured by delivery-related negligence.
What compensation can a birth injury claim cover?
Compensation may include past and future medical bills, therapy and rehabilitation, assistive devices, home modifications, special education needs, in-home nursing care, and loss of future earning capacity. In some cases, families may also seek compensation for pain and suffering and the overall impact the injury has on the child’s quality of life.
How long do I have to file a birth injury lawsuit?
Deadlines depend on state law and the specific facts of the case, and medical malpractice claims often have strict notice and filing requirements. Because these rules can be complicated—especially when the injured person is a child—it’s smart to speak with a birth injury lawyer as soon as you suspect something went wrong.
How much does it cost to hire a birth injury lawyer?
Many birth injury lawyers offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee, meaning you don’t pay attorney’s fees unless they recover compensation for you. During the consultation, ask how case costs are handled (like expert reviews) and how fees are calculated so you understand the arrangement upfront.
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