MICHIGAN BIRTH INJURY LAWYERS
The birth of a child is supposed to be a joyous occasion. But when medical staff makes negligent mistakes, the birth can turn tragic in an instant.
Newborns are fragile and require delicate care not just from their mothers, but also from the team that’s helping to deliver them.
Countless innocent babies are harmed in our state every year because of excessive force used during delivery, delayed C-sections, and failure to monitor their heartbeats and oxygen levels.
This is unacceptable, and their families deserve full and fair compensation for the injuries and complications they suffer.
If your baby is the victim of a birth injury, we want to help. Fill out the form on this page today to get a free consultation with our experienced Michigan birth injury lawyers.
If your child was injured in Michigan, we’re here to help.
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RECENT RESULTS
$144,500,000
BIRTH TRAUMA RESULT
$42,000,000
BIRTH TRAUMA RESULT
$31,400,000
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OUR TEAM
At Fieger Law, our team of attorneys and support staff aren’t just your legal advocates; we're your partners in seeking justice. With decades of combined experience, a passion for helping birth injury victims, and a track record of success, we stand ready to guide you through the legal process and secure the compensation you need to rebuild your life.
AWARDS & HONORS
Because birth injuries often result in lifelong challenges for affected babies and their loved ones, it’s important that families get full and fair compensation for both their current and future damages.
At Fieger Law, we negotiate aggressively to maximize our clients’ financial recoveries. And when hospitals or insurance companies refuse to pay, we don’t hesitate to take them to court.
Our aggressive approach has led to us securing significant verdicts and settlements for families like yours, including:
There’s no better way to learn who we are than to hear it directly from the people we’ve helped. These are real stories of individuals who have walked the path you may be on now, and they have emerged stronger with our support. Their words are a testament to the compassion, dedication, and unwavering advocacy that define our practice.
We take great pride in our achievements, and our dedication to serving our clients has been acknowledged through awards and accolades. These accolades not only reflect our legal expertise but also our unwavering dedication to birth injury victims. Contact us today to discover the difference that award-winning representation can make for your case.
WHY CHOOSE FIEGER LAW FOR YOUR BIRTH INJURY CLAIM?
70+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
We’re one of Michigan’s oldest and most successful personal injury law firms. Our decades of experience mean we know how to win, and we give each birth injury case the respect and personalized attention it deserves.
NO FEES UNLESS WE WIN
After a birth injury, you’re facing enough expenses. The last thing you need is another big bill you can’t afford. That’s why our consultations are always free, and you’ll never pay us a dime unless we win for you.
HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS RECOVERED
With multiple birth injury case recoveries of over $10 million, including victories of $42 million, $31.4 million, and a record-breaking $144.5 million, we never settle for less than our clients deserve.
AWARDS & HONORS
RECENT RESULTS
OUR TEAM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHY CHOOSE FIEGER LAW FOR YOUR BIRTH INJURY CLAIM?
First lawyer to respond at all! And more quickly than promised. Very professional and efficient, thank you.
Mary C.
I just want to say a BIG thank you to all those that worked on my daughter’s case. It was a long battle and hard road but the outcome was wonderful. Again, thank you for all your hard work.
The West Family
The most brilliant lawyer in Michigan (and perhaps in America).
Attorney Gerry Spence
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19390 W 10 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
Proving a healthcare provider caused your child’s injury can be difficult, as some birth injuries may not show symptoms until months or years later when parents notice developmental delays.
At Fieger Law, we’ve helped many families whose lives were forever changed by mistakes made before, during, and immediately after the birth of their children. We aren’t afraid to stand up against some of the biggest hospitals and insurers in the area if it means getting our clients the justice they deserve.
Complete the form on this page today and let our Michigan birth injury lawyers get started on your birth injury claim.
Client Testimonials
FIEGER LAW MANAGING PARTNER
James J. Harrington IV
In 2001, James was hired by Geoffrey Fieger as a law clerk while in his second year of law school. He worked full-time while attending the University of Detroit Mercy Law School at night. He was a member of the National Moot Court Team, where he argued First Amendment issues at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn.
After passing the Bar, James was hired to join Fieger Law’s team of trial lawyers. He has navigated complicated cases in federal court and state courts throughout Michigan. James is also licensed to practice law in Wyoming. He has also represented clients in state and federal courts in Ohio, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, Washington, D.C., Kansas and Pennsylvania.
He is responsible for numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, including verdicts of $17.5 million and $15.5 million in vehicle accident cases, $9.5 million in a general negligence case in 2016, and $3.5 million in 2018 in a federal civil rights case. He has also won several awards, including the annual Super Lawyers recognition.
Birth injuries are devastating, and we believe the families who experience them deserve full compensation—and the people who cause them should face full accountability. That’s why we fight for our clients with one goal in mind: justice.
Birth injury cases are among the most sensitive of all injury claims. They’re also the practice area where we have extensive experience and a track record to prove it. When you get Fieger Law to handle your family’s birth injury claim, you get:
WHAT ARE COMMON BIRTH INJURIES?
Some of the most common and devastating birth injuries include:
Cerebral palsy is a disability caused by abnormal development of or damage to an infant’s brain. In some cases, babies may be born with this condition. Other times, it’s the result of head trauma or loss of oxygen during delivery.
Symptoms Include:
- Overly stiff or floppy limbs
- Delays in major milestones like lifting their head, rolling over, sitting up, and crawling
- Involuntary tremors or movements
- Difficulty with fine motor skills, like grasping
- objects
- Difficulty eating or excessive drooling
CEREBRAL PALSY
Erb’s palsy is a birth injury caused by nerve damage to a baby’s arm or shoulder that can occur during delivery. It results in weakness of the arm, and in serious cases, paralysis of the limb.
- Poor grip strength
- No startle or Moro reflex
- Abnormal positioning of the arm \Lack of movement of the arm
ERB'S PALSY
Symptoms Include:
Birth asphyxia is a serious birth injury caused by a lack of oxygen and blood flow to a baby’s brain during labor or delivery. When oxygen deprivation occurs, it can lead to permanent brain damage, organ damage, developmental disabilities, and, in severe cases, death.
- Seizures
- Difficulty breathing after birth
- Pale or bluish skin color \Low heart rate
- Poor muscle tone or weak reflexes
- Developmental delays as the child grows older
BIRTH ASPHYXIA
Symptoms Include:
When you choose Fieger Law, you get a team of trained and seasoned trial attorneys who KNOW HOW TO WIN!
OTHER BIRTH INJURY CASES WE HANDLE
Birth injuries can take many forms and may result from delayed treatment, improper delivery techniques, medication errors, or failure to monitor the mother and baby during labor. All birth injury types, especially when they’re caused by negligence, deserve experienced legal representation.
In addition to the birth injuries listed above, our firm handles cases involving:
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
HIE is a serious brain injury caused by reduced oxygen and blood flow to a baby’s brain during labor or delivery and can lead to permanent developmental disabilities.
Shoulder dystocia occurs when a baby’s shoulder becomes trapped during delivery, increasing the risk of nerve damage, fractures, and oxygen deprivation injuries.
Shoulder Dystocia Injuries
Improper use of forceps, vacuum extractors, or excessive force during delivery can cause skull fractures, bleeding in the brain, and other traumatic head injuries.
Skull Fractures and Head Trauma
Excessive pulling, twisting, or pressure during childbirth can damage a baby’s spinal cord and result in partial or permanent paralysis.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Pressure on a baby’s face during a difficult delivery or misuse of delivery instruments can damage facial nerves and cause weakness or paralysis.
Facial Nerve Injuries
Failure to diagnose or properly treat infections during pregnancy or labor can expose a baby to serious complications, including brain damage, sepsis, and long-term developmental problems.
Maternal Infection-Related Birth Injuries
STEPS WE TAKE WHEN BUILDING A BIRTH INJURY CASE
Birth injury cases require extensive investigation, medical analysis, and careful documentation. At Fieger Law, our legal team takes the following steps to build the strongest possible claim on behalf of your family:
Consulting Medical Experts:
We work with qualified medical experts to determine whether doctors, nurses, or hospitals failed to meet the accepted standard of care and how that failure caused your child’s injuries.
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Reviewing Medical Records:
We examine prenatal records, labor and delivery notes, fetal monitoring strips, imaging results, and postnatal care records to identify signs of negligence or medical errors.
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Calculating Long-Term Damages:
We assess the full financial impact of the injury, including future medical treatment, therapy, assistive devices, in-home care, educational support, and lost earning potential.
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Negotiating With Insurance Companies:
We prepare a detailed demand package and negotiate aggressively with the healthcare provider’s insurance company for a full and fair settlement.
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Filing a Lawsuit if Necessary:
If the insurance company refuses to offer reasonable compensation, we are prepared to file a lawsuit and pursue your case through litigation.
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Representing Your Family at Trial:
Our attorneys are prepared to present evidence, question expert witnesses, and advocate for your family in court when a trial becomes necessary.
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Recovering and Distributing Compensation:
Once a settlement or verdict is secured, we work to resolve outstanding medical liens and ensure compensation is distributed to your family as efficiently as possible.
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