Birth Injuries Lawyer in Savannah, Georgia
When a preventable error during labor or delivery causes lasting harm to mother or baby.
The birth of a child should be one of life's most joyful moments, but preventable errors during pregnancy, labor, or delivery can cause harm that lasts a lifetime — for the baby, the mother, or both. Birth injury cases are among the most complex in medical malpractice law, requiring detailed review of fetal monitoring strips, delivery records, and the specific decisions made in the delivery room.
Whether the injury involves oxygen deprivation, a delayed C-section, improper use of delivery instruments, or a failure to diagnose a maternal complication, these cases require both medical and legal expertise. We work with specialists in obstetrics, neonatology, and pediatric neurology to determine whether a preventable error caused the injury, and to project the long-term care needs a child may face.
Common Causes of Birth Injuries in Savannah
- Failure to timely perform a necessary C-section
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction
- Failure to monitor fetal distress on monitoring strips
- Delayed response to umbilical cord complications
- Medication errors during labor
- Failure to diagnose and treat maternal infections or preeclampsia
Common Injuries We See
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (oxygen deprivation injury)
- Cerebral palsy linked to birth complications
- Erb's palsy and other nerve injuries from difficult deliveries
- Fractures during delivery
- Maternal injuries from delayed treatment of complications
- Long-term developmental delays
Local Context: What Makes Savannah Cases Different
Families across the greater Savannah area deliver at several area hospitals and birthing centers, and birth injury cases often require pulling detailed labor and delivery records, including continuous fetal monitoring strips, nursing notes, and physician orders, to reconstruct exactly when a complication became apparent and how the medical team responded.
Georgia allows birth injury claims brought on behalf of a minor an extended period to file — generally within two years of the injury, but children have until their fifth birthday to file regardless of when the two-year period would otherwise expire, under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-73. An expert affidavit is required at filing under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-9.1.
Compensation You May Be Entitled To
- Lifetime medical and therapy costs for children with permanent injuries
- Costs of specialized equipment, home modifications, and long-term care
- Pain and suffering for both mother and child
- Lost future earning capacity for the child
- Loss of consortium and family impact damages
- Wrongful death damages in cases of fatal birth complications
Insurance companies often move quickly to protect themselves after an accident. Evidence can disappear, memories fade, and legal deadlines apply. The sooner you speak with our office, the more we can do to protect your claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. for Your Birth Injuries Case in Savannah
We've represented injured Georgians for decades, and our Savannah office focuses on the specific roads, courts, and hazards that make Chatham County cases unique. We handle the insurance company, the paperwork, and the legal deadlines — you focus on recovering. There's no fee unless we win your case.