Birth Injury Lawyer in Danbury

The birth of a child should be a moment of joy. But when a preventable medical error during pregnancy, labor, or delivery leads to a lifelong injury, that joy is replaced by fear, confusion, and overwhelming questions. You trusted your doctors to keep you and your baby safe. If you feel that trust was broken, you deserve answers. 

For over 65 years, Ventura Law’s Danbury birth injury lawyers have stood with families, fighting to secure the financial resources needed to provide a lifetime of care for a child harmed by medical negligence. 

Our Danbury medical malpractice lawyers have the experience, the compassion, and the resolve to hold powerful hospitals and insurance companies accountable. Your consultation is always free and completely confidential.

What Are the Signs of a Potential Birth Injury?

As a parent, you know your child best. If you have a feeling that something isn’t right, it’s important to trust your instincts. While some birth injuries are diagnosed immediately, others may only become apparent as a child misses key developmental milestones. Signs that may indicate a preventable injury occurred include:

• Physical Signs: Limp or stiff muscle tone, excessive arching of the back, difficulty eating or swallowing, seizures within 48 hours of birth, or weakness in one arm or hand.
• Developmental Delays: Noticeable delays in a child’s ability to roll over, sit up, crawl, or walk at the expected age.

If you have noticed any of these signs, seeking a second medical opinion and a confidential legal consultation with a Danbury personal injury lawyer can provide the clarity and answers you are searching for.

Was it a Birth Defect or a Preventable Birth Injury?

This is a critical distinction that can be difficult for parents to navigate alone. A birth defect often develops during pregnancy due to genetic or other unavoidable factors. A birth injury, however, is damage that occurs to a baby or mother because a medical professional was negligent and made a preventable mistake immediately before, during, or just after delivery.

If your pregnancy was progressing normally, but serious complications arose suddenly during labor and delivery, it is a strong sign that a medical error may have been the cause.

Birth Injuries Caused by Medical Negligence

Our firm has the specific medical and legal experience to handle a wide range of complex birth injury claims. Our birth injury team includes:

• Danbury Cerebral Palsy (CP) Lawyers: Often caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain (asphyxia) during a difficult or prolonged delivery.
• Danbury Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) Lawyers: Brain damage resulting from oxygen deprivation and/or limited blood flow.
• Danbury Erb’s Palsy / Brachial Plexus Injury Lawyers: Nerve damage to the shoulder, arm, or hand, often caused by excessive force during a difficult delivery.
• Danbury Shoulder Dystocia Lawyers: When the baby’s shoulder becomes stuck during delivery, which, if handled improperly, can lead to nerve damage or fractures.
• Danbury Maternal Injury Lawyers: Including uterine rupture, preeclampsia mismanagement, and hemorrhaging.

How Our Danbury Birth Injury Lawyers Prove Your Case: The Standard of Care

To win a birth injury case, our birth injury attorneys in Danbury must prove that a doctor, nurse, or hospital was negligent by deviating from the accepted “standard of care.” 

This means they failed to act as a reasonably competent medical professional would have under similar circumstances. Common examples of negligence include:

• Failure to Monitor and Respond to Fetal Distress: Not recognizing or acting on signs of a low heart rate or oxygen deprivation in the baby.
• Failure to Perform a Timely C-Section: Delaying a necessary Cesarean section when labor is not progressing or the baby is in distress.
• Improper Use of Delivery Tools: Misusing forceps or a vacuum extractor, causing head trauma or nerve damage.
• Medication Errors: Administering the wrong drug or dosage to the mother or baby.

Our Process: A Meticulous Approach to Justice

These are among the most complex cases in law. Our process is designed to build an undeniable case while protecting you from stress.

1. Free, Confidential Case Review: It begins with a conversation where we listen to your story and provide an honest assessment.
2. Gathering All Medical Records: We undertake the exhaustive process of obtaining every relevant medical record.
3. Expert Medical Review: We work with a network of highly respected, board-certified medical experts to review your records and determine if the standard of care was breached.
4. The “Certificate of Good Faith”: In Connecticut, a lawsuit cannot be filed without a written opinion from a similar healthcare provider stating that there appears to be evidence of medical negligence. We secure this legally required Connecticut Certificate of Merit to formally begin your case.
5. Aggressive Litigation & Resolution: We handle all depositions, negotiations, and court proceedings, preparing every case for trial to ensure your Connecticut birth injury lawyer negotiates from a position of maximum strength.

Our Track Record of Securing Families’ Futures

While no amount of money can undo a birth injury, a successful claim can provide the resources for a lifetime of care. Here are examples from our official Past Verdicts & Settlements:

• $ 3,500,000 Recovery for a Child with Cerebral Palsy. A failure to perform a timely C-section in response to clear signs of fetal distress resulted in a child’s permanent brain injury. We secured a settlement that will provide for a lifetime of necessary medical care, therapy, and support.
• $ 2,100,000 Settlement for an Erb’s Palsy Claim. A doctor used excessive force during a difficult delivery, causing permanent nerve damage to our client’s arm. We proved the delivery technique was below the standard of care.

(Disclaimer: These are illustrations of our work. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.)

Fighting for a Lifetime of Care: The Life Care Plan

The costs associated with a severe birth injury can easily run into the millions of dollars. We fight for compensation that covers every anticipated need by working with a team of medical and financial experts to create a Life Care Plan. 

This is a comprehensive, evidence-based document that details every expense your child will need for the rest of their life.

Economic Damages (Financial Costs)

• All past and future medical bills, including surgeries and doctor visits.
• Costs for 24/7 attendant care or specialized nursing.
• Physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
• Adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, braces, communication devices).
• Special education and tutoring needs.
• Home and vehicle modifications.
• The child’s lost future earning capacity.

Non-Economic Damages (The Human Cost)

• The child’s physical pain and suffering.
• The child’s loss of the ability to enjoy a normal life.
• The parents’ emotional distress and loss of companionship.

Answers to Your Questions About Birth Injury Claims

How do I know if my child’s condition was a birth injury or a birth defect? 

This is the central question, and it can only be answered by a thorough review of all prenatal and delivery records by a legal and medical team. If the pregnancy was normal and complications arose suddenly during labor and delivery, it is a strong sign that a preventable injury may have occurred.

How much does it cost to pursue a birth injury case?

At Ventura Law, it costs you nothing upfront. We handle these cases on a contingency fee basis and, critically, we advance all the significant case costs. These cases are extremely expensive, often requiring hundreds of thousands of dollars for medical expert testimony. We cover these costs, and we are only reimbursed if we win your case.

How long do I have to file a birth injury claim in Connecticut? 

The deadline is complex. Generally, a claim must be filed within two years of the date the injury was discovered (or should have been discovered), but no more than three years from the date of the negligent act. However, there are special rules for minors. It is absolutely critical to speak with an attorney as soon as you suspect an injury to protect your child’s rights.

Will I be suing my doctor?

While the doctor is named in the lawsuit, the claim is almost always paid by their medical malpractice insurance policy or the hospital’s insurance policy. Doctors and hospitals carry millions of dollars in insurance coverage for precisely these situations. The goal is to secure compensation from the insurer, not from the doctor’s personal assets.

Support for Your Family

While we handle the legal fight, these trusted organizations can provide information and support for your family’s journey.

• March of Dimes – A leading resource for maternal and infant health.
• United Cerebral Palsy – Advocacy and support for individuals with CP and other disabilities.
• The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) – Patient resources from the leading professional organization.

Get the Answers Your Family Deserves. The Conversation is Confidential.

You have questions. You deserve answers. And your child deserves a future with the best possible care and resources. 

Join the thousands of Connecticut residents who have trusted Ventura Law for over 65 years with their most serious and complex injury claims. Contact us now for a free, completely confidential conversation with an experienced Connecticut birth injury attorney.
“Written By: Augie J. Ribeiro, Esq. Position: Senior Partner, Ventura Law Reviewed By: Valerie B. Calistro, Esq. Expertise: Connecticut Personal Injury & Car Accident Litigation Last Updated: July 23, 2025″ at the end of every practice area page.