Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Alabama Birth Injury Claims

What is a birth injury?

A birth injury is defined as any injury that a baby sustains directly before, during or after birth. Cerebral palsy, paralysis, and brachial plexus injury are all examples of potential birth injuries.

How can I find out whether I have grounds for a birth injury claim?

By calling our law offices, you can undergo a free initial consultation to determine whether you may have grounds for a birth injury claim against the doctor or hospital that may have caused your child's injuries or medical condition. An attorney can review medical records and work with professionals in medicine and birth injuries in particular in order to build your case and prove that the doctor was negligent in some way.

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

In Alabama, children under age four have until their eighth birthday to file a medical malpractice claim. The usual statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims is two years, but in cases involving birth injuries symptoms may not present themselves immediately and it may take time for a child to be diagnosed.

Will my case go to trial?

The majority of birth injury claims are settled outside of the courtroom through a negotiated settlement. At times, however, an agreement cannot be reached without involving the courts. In these situations, it may be necessary to take your case to trial in civil court, but this will only be done if it is in your best interests.

How much will it cost to work with your firm?

You pay no legal fees when you work with Alabama birth injury lawyer Timothy Hughes, unless we are successful in recovering a settlement or jury award on your behalf. In those situations, the legal services fee is typically a predetermined percentage of the recovery.

For more information, contact Alabama birth injury attorney Timothy A. Hughes today.