Birth injuries occur when babies are injured either before or during birth by the negligence of a doctor, nurse, hospital, or other healthcare provider. Injuries suffered at birth can be severe.

The child may require a lifetime of medical treatment, endure pain and suffering, and may never be able to earn an income or function as an independent adult.

The average family cannot afford the exorbitant costs of caring for a child with birth injuries. This is where the help of our Atlanta birth injury lawyers can help.

Common Types of Birth Injury Cases in Georgia

Our Atlanta birth injury attorneys handle all types of birth injury lawsuits.

The most common birth injury lawsuits include:

• Birth Hypoxia
• Shoulder Dystocia
• Brachial Plexus
• Cerebral Palsy

Based upon The Mabrey Firm’s prior experiences in representing children with birth injuries, we understand the devastating impacts that such injuries can have on entire families.

We know how expensive a lifetime of care for an injured child can be. We will work to ensure that you obtain the compensation that you and your child deserve.

U.S Maternal Mortality Rate

Maternal death occurs when a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that in recent years, the U.S. had an average of 700 maternal deaths per year out of 3.7 million live births—a rate that exceeded almost every other developed, high-income nation.

Black Maternal Mortality Rate

According to the CDC & the Government Accountability Office, the maternal death rate for Black or African-American (not Hispanic or Latina) women was 44.0 per 100,000 live births in 2019, then increased to 55.3 in 2020, and 68.9 in 2021. Black and African-American (not Hispanic or Latina) women also experienced disparities in other adverse outcomes, including preterm birth and low birth weight.

In contrast, White (not Hispanic or Latina) women had death rates of 17.9, 19.1, and 26.1, respectively. The maternal death rate for Hispanic or Latina women was lower (12.6) compared with White (not Hispanic or Latina) women (17.9) in 2019, but increased significantly during the pandemic in 2020 (18.2) and 2021 (27.5).

Our Birth Injury Attorneys in Atlanta Are Ready to Fight for Your Child

Our Atlanta birth injury lawyers at The Mabrey Firm can thoroughly investigate how your child’s birth injury occurred and who was responsible for it. We will consult with qualified medical experts to assist us in our investigation when necessary.

If we determine that your child’s injury could have been avoided, we will vigorously pursue justice against the health care providers who were negligent in causing the injury. Our Atlanta birth injury attorney will also work with experts to create a comprehensive treatment plan to care for your child for the rest of his or her life.