Navigating the legal maze of making a medical malpractice claim can be overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with the aftermath of a difficult childbirth experience – that’s why hiring a birth injury lawyer is a must.
At LHD Lawyers, we’re committed to guiding you through this challenging time with compassion and expertise. If you or your baby were harmed because of insufficient childbirth care, you deserve justice for the damages that you’re left with.
What are common types of birth injuries that may require legal action?
Common birth injuries that may necessitate legal action include conditions such as cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy and brain damage due to oxygen deprivation. Situations where improper use of delivery tools results in fractures or other injuries may also fall under this category.
There are also different types of medical malpractice that you can claim other than surgical errors and other mistakes made in the delivery room.
For instance, if a doctor fails to diagnose you with a condition that should be taken into consideration for childbirth, you can hire a medical misdiagnosis lawyer and file a medical misdiagnosis claim. You can also file a medication error medical malpractice claim if your healthcare provider prescribed, dispensed or administered medicine that compromised your condition before childbirth.
Birth injury cases need specific expertise, get a free claim check today
General personal injury lawyers may lack the expertise to handle medical negligence.
Even if a lawyer has shown competence in the cases they’ve handled, they may not have enough experience in medical malpractice to give you legal advice tailored to the nuances that medical negligence lawyers are familiar with.
Meanwhile, lawyers like our team at LHD Lawyers, who have handled medical negligence cases in the past, already have the specific knowledge to navigate these situations more efficiently.
In the same vein, if your or your child’s injury was because of obstetric negligence, it may be better if you get a birth injury lawyer. They have a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in these cases and have crafted strategies specifically for maximising birth trauma compensation.
Our empathetic support and personalised approach will not only help us create a strategy that’s specifically tailored to your circumstances, but it will also help make sure each client feels seen and heard during this difficult time.
No Win No Fee
We know that for many clients, especially those who still haven’t gotten compensation for the harm done to them, legal costs are a concern. At LHD Lawyers, we don’t want this to be a reason for you to avoid getting legal help. That’s why we have a No Win No fee policy, which means that you don’t have to pay for any legal fees (other than defendant costs) unless we win your case for you.
Meet our Birth Injury Claims Specialists
Stephen Morgan
Special Counsel
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Works across ACT, NSW, TAS, VIC
John Abouchrouche
Managing Director
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Works across AUSTRALIA, CORPORATE SERVICES
What happens after your free claim check
Once you’ve completed your free claim check, we’ll arrange a call to talk through your accident with you and wether we think you have a claim. If you decide to move forward, we’ll guide you through each step – from gathering the right information to dealing with insurers and progressing your claim.
A call with our team.
It starts with a conversation where we take the time to understand what’s happened and how it’s affected you, then help you understand where you stand and what your options are.
What to prepare
You don’t need to have everything, but if you have details about the incident, medical treatment, insurance or superannuation, it can help us get started. We can guide you on anything else needed.
How fees work
There’s no upfront cost to get advice, and if we take on your claim, it’s on a no win, no fee basis, meaning you don’t pay our legal fees unless your claim is successful.
Why Clients Choose LHD Lawyers
Choosing a lawyer is about more than legal outcomes — it’s about feeling safe, informed, and genuinely supported throughout a process that can be long and uncertain.
No upfront costs
We operate on a no win, no fee basis, so you can pursue your claim without any financial risk. You only pay if we win.
You’re not just a case
We take time to understand you as a person, what happened, and how the injury has affected your life. No case is too big or too small.
Real people. Real results.
With 35 years of experience and a 99% win rate, we have helped thousands of Australians secure compensation that made a real difference.
Support that fits around you
We work around you, whether that is in person, by phone or by video. If you cannot travel, we can come to you at home or in hospital.
Complex cases, handled properly
Not every claim is simple, and we do not treat it as if it is. Our team has the experience and depth to handle complex and serious matters.
National strength. Personal approach
We operate nationally, bringing specialist expertise to every client. Your case is always handled by local lawyers who know your state.