New Orleans Birth Injury Lawyer

When a child suffers a preventable injury during birth, the entire family’s world changes in an instant. You may be facing overwhelming medical bills, years of therapy, and emotional distress—all while hospitals and insurance companies fight to protect their own interests.

At Daly & Black, our New Orleans birth injury lawyer team is ALL IN. ALL THE TIME. for families like yours. We fight aggressively to hold negligent providers and insurers accountable while giving you the clarity and confidence to move forward.

Call us today for a free consultation and let us help you take the first step toward justice and recovery.

Why Choose Daly & Black for Your Birth Injury Case

Daly & Black is not just another law firm. We are relentless advocates who go to war against the powerful institutions standing in your way. When hospitals and insurance companies try to deny, delay, or underpay, we step in with the resources, recognition, and results to push back.

Authority

Previous winners of Insurance Litigation Firm of the Year, Super Lawyers recognition, and a proven record in high-stakes injury cases demonstrate our ability to take on complex matters. Families can feel confident knowing their case is in the hands of a nationally recognized firm with the skill, resources and the will to fight aggressively.

Empathy

We know how devastating these cases are for families. Beyond legal strategy, we provide personal, hands-on guidance and treat every client with the compassion and respect they deserve. Our team takes time to listen, explain the process, and ease the emotional burden.

Commitment

Our firm doesn’t rest until we’ve pursued every dollar your family may be entitled to. Whether through settlement or trial, Daly & Black stands beside you from start to finish, ensuring no avenue for justice or compensation is left unexplored.

When your child’s future is at stake, you need a law firm that will go ALL IN.

What Qualifies as a Birth Injury in New Orleans?

A birth injury occurs when negligent medical care before, during, or shortly after delivery results in harm to the child or mother. Unlike birth defects, which are often genetic or developmental, birth injuries are typically preventable with proper medical attention.

Brain Injuries and Cerebral Palsy

Oxygen deprivation is one of the most serious threats during childbirth. When a baby experiences hypoxia (low oxygen), anoxia (no oxygen), or hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), the result can be permanent brain damage.

Conditions such as cerebral palsy often stem from these events, leading to impaired motor skills, developmental delays, and a lifetime of medical and therapeutic needs. In severe cases, lack of oxygen can result in seizures, cognitive impairment, or even infant death. These claims require extensive medical evidence and expert support to prove negligence.

Complications During Delivery

Some injuries are caused by complications in the birthing process itself, particularly when providers fail to respond appropriately. Shoulder dystocia, where the infant’s shoulder becomes lodged behind the mother’s pubic bone, can cause lasting harm if not addressed quickly.

Erb’s palsy and other brachial plexus injuries result when nerves in the shoulder are stretched or torn, limiting movement in the infant’s arm.

Breech deliveries and excessive force during difficult births can also lead to fractures or nerve damage. While some injuries heal, others leave children with permanent disabilities.

Injuries from Improper Use of Tools

When medical tools are misused, the results can be devastating. Forceps and vacuum extractor injuries may cause scalp swelling (caput succedaneum), facial paralysis, skull fractures, or nerve damage.

These tools should only be used with great care; negligence in their application can leave a child with lifelong physical and neurological consequences.

Maternal Injuries

Birth injuries can also affect mothers. Severe bleeding, uterine rupture, organ damage, or untreated complications during labor can threaten maternal health and future fertility. Negligence in monitoring or responding to maternal distress can be catastrophic.

In New Orleans, these cases fall under Louisiana’s medical malpractice laws, which require a strong showing of negligence to hold healthcare providers accountable.

Causes of Birth Injuries

Many birth injuries result from medical negligence, such as:

• Failure to monitor fetal distress
• Delayed or missed C-section decisions
• Improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction tools
• Medication errors during labor and delivery
• Failure to address complications in a timely manner

Proving liability in these cases requires careful review of medical records, expert testimony, and aggressive legal strategy. Hospitals and their insurers have vast resources, but Daly & Black knows how to fight them.

How a New Orleans Birth Injury Lawyer Can Help Your Family

Navigating a birth injury case is complex, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our attorneys work closely with leading medical experts to investigate records and uncover the truth, then build a strong case against negligent providers and insurers.

We guide families through Louisiana’s unique medical malpractice panel process and manage every aspect of negotiations. If insurers refuse to settle fairly, we are fully prepared to take your case to trial and fight aggressively for the compensation your family may be entitled to.

What Types of Compensation Are Available in a Birth Injury Case?

The financial burden of a birth injury can last a lifetime. Compensation may include:

Medical Expenses

This includes current and future medical costs, from immediate hospital bills to long-term treatment needs such as surgeries, medications, and specialist care.

Rehabilitation and Therapy

Families may be entitled to compensation for rehabilitation services and ongoing therapy to support the child’s development and recovery.

Long-Term Care and Special Needs Support

In cases where a birth injury leads to permanent disability, compensation can cover in-home care, assistive devices, educational support, and other special needs services.

Pain and Suffering

Non-economic damages may be available to address the child’s physical pain and the family’s emotional toll stemming from the injury.

Loss of Future Earning Capacity

If the injury prevents the child from working in the future, damages may account for the income and opportunities lost over a lifetime.

Emotional Distress

Families may also recover damages for the emotional distress associated with caring for a child who has suffered a preventable birth injury.

The Daly & Black Approach

Our process is straightforward, aggressive, and family-centered:

Free Consultation

We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t pay unless we secure compensation. We begin by listening closely to your story and assessing the details of your case.

This initial meeting is not just about gathering facts, it’s about understanding your family’s needs, concerns, and goals. From here, we provide clear guidance on the legal options available.

Deep Investigation

Our attorneys and staff work with medical experts to carefully review records, timelines, and every aspect of the care provided. We build a strong foundation for your claim by uncovering the truth through expert testimony and detailed legal strategy tailored to Louisiana’s medical malpractice framework.

Relentless Fight

Once your case is prepared, we move aggressively to pursue the compensation you may be entitled to. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or trial, Daly & Black is prepared to go to battle against hospitals and insurers, ensuring that your child’s future is protected and your voice is heard.

We never leave our clients in the dark. From start to finish, Daly & Black keeps families informed, empowered, and supported.

Why Acting Quickly Matters

In Louisiana, medical malpractice claims follow a two-part statute of limitations set out in Louisiana Revised Statutes § 9:5628. Families generally have one year from the date the malpractice occurred or from the date the injury was discovered (or reasonably should have been discovered). In addition, there is an absolute three-year deadline from the date of the alleged malpractice, regardless of when it was discovered.

While there are exceptions for minors, families should act as soon as possible. Waiting too long risks losing the right to pursue justice.

FAQ

What qualifies as a birth injury in New Orleans?

Preventable harm caused by negligent medical care during childbirth, such as cerebral palsy, nerve damage, or oxygen deprivation.

How can a New Orleans birth injury lawyer help my family?

A lawyer investigates your case, works with medical experts, handles the legal process, and fights insurers and hospitals for compensation.

What types of compensation are available in a birth injury case?

Medical bills, long-term care, therapy, lost income potential, pain and suffering, and emotional damages may all be recoverable.

Talk to a New Orleans Birth Injury Lawyer Today

If your family is facing the aftermath of a birth injury, don’t let hospitals or insurers dictate your future. At Daly & Black, our New Orleans birth injury lawyer team is ALL IN. ALL THE TIME. for families seeking justice.

Call Daly & Black today to schedule your FREE consultation. Your family deserves answers, and we’re here to fight for every dollar you may be entitled to.