Birth Injuries

Detroit Birth Injuries Lawyers

Michigan Birth Trauma Lawyers

Giving birth to a baby and bringing a new life into the world is one of the most joyous occasions in a person’s life. Delivery room errors by doctors or other medical personnel, however, have the potential to turn the experience into a nightmare. If you or your child has suffered an injury due to the negligent actions of anyone involved with the delivery process, you should contact an experienced Detroit birth injury attorney immediately.

At the law firm of Hopkins & Forhan, we offer our clients more than 70 years of combined legal experience. We have a complete understanding of the law in these cases and we know what it takes to protect the rights of you and your child. We understand what a difficult time it is when you are dealing with a serious injury to mother or child as a result of someone else’s negligence. We fight aggressively to see that the responsible parties are held accountable.

Seeking Justice for Delivery Room Errors

Attorneys Stephen Hopkins and Craig Forhan have each been practicing law in Michigan for more than 35 years. We will fight the hospital’s arguments regarding “best practices” and “standard of care.” We will seek maximum compensation for your injuries and stand ready to take your case to court if a fair settlement cannot be negotiated.

We represent clients in a variety of birth injury cases, including:

  • Failure to recognize fetal distress
  • Failure to perform a C-section
  • Brain damage due to lack of oxygen
  • Uterine rupture
  • Failure to prevent a premature birth