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Perinatal Asphyxia Lawyers in Birmingham

Over $800 Million Recovered. Trial-Ready Advocacy for Catastrophic Birth Injuries.

Perinatal asphyxia occurs when a baby receives insufficient oxygen before, during, or shortly after birth. Prolonged oxygen deprivation can damage the brain and other organs, potentially causing hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy or permanent conditions such as cerebral palsy.

We evaluate whether warning signs were missed, treatment was delayed, or the delivery team departed from the accepted standard of care. At Goldasich, Vick, & McCartney, we focus exclusively on catastrophic injury cases across Alabama and Georgia. We’ve recovered more than $800 million for clients, including more than 85 settlements and verdicts of $1 million or greater.

Call (205) 922-7146 or contact us online to request a free evaluation of a suspected perinatal asphyxia claim.

Trial-Ready Resources for a Medically Complex Claim

A perinatal asphyxia case requires more than a review of the final diagnosis. The investigation may involve fetal heart rate monitoring strips, umbilical cord blood results, medication records, imaging, neonatal treatment notes, and testimony from qualified medical professionals.

We prepare serious claims with trial in mind from the beginning. Our attorneys are admitted in Alabama and Georgia, and our approach combines detailed medical record analysis with careful evaluation of the child’s anticipated care, therapy, equipment, and educational needs.

Signs of Perinatal Asphyxia in a Newborn

Some signs appear immediately after delivery, while others become clearer as a child develops. An Apgar score, a quick newborn assessment performed shortly after birth, can provide useful information but doesn’t establish the cause of an injury on its own.

Potential indicators that warrant closer medical review include:

Low Apgar scores at one and five minutes
Severe acidity shown in umbilical cord blood testing
Difficulty breathing or the need for respiratory support
Seizures, reduced alertness, or abnormal muscle tone
Difficulty feeding or controlling reflexes
Delayed milestones such as rolling over, sitting, or grasping objects

Treatment may include breathing support, medication, or therapeutic hypothermia, a controlled cooling treatment sometimes used to limit further brain injury. The treatment selected and its timing depend on the infant’s condition and clinical findings.

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Over $800 Million Recovered For Our Clients

Focused on Catastrophic Cases

We dedicate our practice to serious, life-altering injuries, bringing the experience and resources needed to handle the most complex claims.
Over $800 Million Recovered

Our results speak for themselves, with over $800 million dollars recovered for clients through settlements and verdicts in high-stakes, catastrophic cases.
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We combine hands-on, responsive client service with aggressive strategy, ensuring every client gets the focus, strategy, and results their case deserves.
Every Case Prepared for Trial

Our strategy includes preparing every case for a potential trial, giving us leverage in negotiations and positioning our clients for maximum compensation.

Delivery-Room Failures That May Cause Oxygen Deprivation

Not every case of perinatal asphyxia results from negligence. A claim may exist when the medical records show that providers didn’t respond appropriately to fetal distress, an obstetric emergency, or another condition that required timely intervention.

Our investigation may examine whether the delivery team:

Failed to recognize or respond to non-reassuring fetal heart rate patterns
Delayed an emergency C-section after signs of fetal distress appeared
Mismanaged labor-inducing medication or excessive uterine contractions
Failed to identify an umbilical cord complication
Misused vacuum extraction or forceps during delivery
Failed to diagnose or treat a maternal infection or preterm labor

What a Perinatal Asphyxia Case Requires

Medical records must be assembled into a clear timeline showing what providers knew, what the accepted standard of care required, and whether a different response could have prevented or reduced the injury. We review prenatal records, monitoring data, delivery notes, neonatal records, diagnostic imaging, and subsequent developmental evaluations.

Because we focus on the most severe injury cases, we’ve built the knowledge and resources to pursue claims that require extensive medical coordination and careful long-term damages analysis. A successful claim may provide compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, special education and support services, and pain and suffering. Our attorneys prepare cases for litigation from the outset rather than assuming early settlement.

Proving Negligence in a Perinatal Asphyxia Claim

A claim generally requires proof that a healthcare provider owed the patient a duty of care, departed from the recognized standard of care, and caused or contributed to the child’s injury. The standard of care refers to the level of treatment a reasonably careful provider would have delivered under similar circumstances.

Causation is often the most contested issue. Medical testimony may be needed to distinguish preventable oxygen deprivation from an injury caused by an infection, congenital condition, placental problem, or another factor unrelated to the delivery team’s conduct. We examine the complete medical timeline before determining how the available evidence supports a claim.

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Filing Deadlines for Birth Injury Claims in Alabama & Georgia

Filing deadlines depend on where the care occurred, the child’s age, and the facts surrounding discovery of the injury. Families should seek a case-specific review promptly, because statutes of repose can bar claims even when an injury wasn’t immediately understood.

Alabama

Under Alabama Code Section 6-5-482, a medical malpractice claim generally must be filed within two years of the act or omission, subject to limited exceptions and an outer four-year statute of repose. When a child was under age four at the time of the alleged malpractice, the statute generally allows filing until the child’s eighth birthday.

Georgia

Georgia law generally applies a two-year limitation period for medical malpractice claims, along with a separate statute of repose that can further limit when a claim may be filed, particularly for minors. A child injured before age five generally has until their seventh birthday to file, with the repose period not running until age ten. Because deadlines and their exceptions vary based on the child’s age and the specific facts involved, families should seek a prompt review to determine the applicable filing window.

Get a Focused Review of Your Child’s Medical Records

Contact us for a free evaluation of the delivery timeline, neonatal records, and potential long-term damages. We can explain the next steps after reviewing whether the available evidence warrants further investigation.

Virtual meetings are available for families who can’t travel. You won’t owe legal fees unless we help you recover damages.

Call (205) 922-7146 to speak with our Birmingham perinatal asphyxia attorneys.

Compensation in a Perinatal Asphyxia Case

Compensation depends on the evidence, the severity of the injury, and the child’s expected needs. No prior result determines what may be recovered in another case, but a complete damages analysis should account for both immediate losses and costs that may continue throughout the child’s life.

Potential birth injury damages may include:

Past and future medical expenses
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Rehabilitation and long-term personal care
Mobility devices, adaptive equipment, and home modifications
Special education and support services
Reduced future earning capacity
Pain, suffering, and diminished quality of life

Our record of more than $800 million recovered across all case types reflects the resources and preparation we bring to high-stakes litigation. We work to document the full financial and personal consequences of a catastrophic birth injury, not just the current medical bills.

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