California Birth Injury Lawyers

Bringing a child into the world should be a joyful experience. But when doctors, nurses, or hospitals fail to provide proper care during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, the consequences can be life-altering. A birth injury caused by medical negligence can lead to long-term disability, emotional trauma, and overwhelming medical costs for families.

Compassionate Advocacy for Families Affected by Preventable Birth Trauma

At Van Herk Wetzel we represent families throughout California who have suffered the heartbreak of a preventable birth injury. Our lawyers bring a rare combination of medical insight and legal experience, with a track record of success in complex medical malpractice cases involving obstetric and neonatal errors.

What Is a Birth Injury?

A birth injury occurs when a newborn is harmed due to negligent or improper medical care during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or immediately after birth. These injuries may result in temporary complications or lifelong conditions.

In many cases, these injuries are preventable with appropriate monitoring, timely intervention, and adherence to medical standards.

Common Birth Injuries Include:

  • Cerebral palsy

  • Erb’s palsy / Brachial plexus injuries

  • Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)

  • Skull fractures or brain bleeds

  • Spinal cord injuries

  • Facial nerve injuries

  • Shoulder dystocia complications

  • Infections due to failure to diagnose or treat

Common Causes of Birth Injuries

No matter how the injury occurred, we’ll conduct a full investigation and pursue every possible source of compensation.

Common Causes of Birth Injuries:

  • Failure to properly monitor fetal distress

  • Delayed or improper C-section

  • Misuse of forceps or vacuum extractors

  • Failure to respond to maternal complications (e.g., preeclampsia, gestational diabetes)

  • Oxygen deprivation (hypoxia or asphyxia)

  • Failure to diagnose or treat infections during pregnancy

  • Inadequate neonatal care

Compensation in Birth Injury Cases

A birth injury can lead to a lifetime of challenges.

We fight to recover compensation for:

  • Past and future medical expenses

  • In-home nursing care or rehabilitation

  • Assistive devices and home modifications

  • Pain and suffering

  • Loss of future earning potential

  • Special education needs

  • Emotional distress

  • Lifetime care planning

We Understand This Isn’t Just a Case—It’s Your Child’s Future

At Van Herk Wetzel, we know that a birth injury affects every aspect of your child’s life and your family’s future. Our mission is to hold negligent providers accountable and secure the resources your child needs to thrive.

Talk to a California Birth Injury Lawyer Today

If you or someone you love was injured, don’t wait. Evidence can disappear quickly, and California law limits the time you have to file a claim.

Let us help you take the first step toward recovery and justice.

Call 619-535-1350 or Contact us online to schedule your free consultation.

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