New Mexico Birth Injury Lawyers

Talk to Us Now If Your Child Suffered a Birth Injury

When a doctor, nurse, or hospital fails to catch the signs of fetal distress, waits too long to perform an emergency C-section, or mishandles a difficult delivery, the result can be a life-changing birth injury suffered by a newborn. When medical negligence turns childbirth into a tragedy, you deserve answers and accountability.

At Harmonson Law Firm, we have spent more than a decade standing up for injured families throughout New Mexico, from Las Cruces to Alamogordo, Roswell, and beyond. We know how overwhelming it feels to care for a newborn with unexpected medical needs while also trying to understand what went wrong. We're here to help lighten that burden by investigating what happened during your child's birth, identifying who is responsible, and fighting for the compensation your family deserves.

Call our New Mexico birth injury attorneys at (915) 233-6427 and schedule a free consultation.

Why New Mexico Families Turn to Harmonson Law Firm

A birth injury claim means facing hospitals, insurance carriers, and New Mexico's own layers of medical malpractice procedure, all while you are focused on your child's care. That fight calls for a firm with real experience going up against these institutions and the resources to see a case through to the end.

Why do so many families in New Mexico trust our birth injury lawyers?

• A track record of verdicts and settlements with a 97% success rate.
• Attorneys with decades of combined experience taking on hospitals and medical providers across Texas and New Mexico.
• A team recognized by Super Lawyers®, The National Trial Lawyers®, and the BBB®, among other honors.
• Regular, straightforward updates, so you always know where your case stands.
• A contingency fee arrangement, so you owe us nothing unless we win.

Common Birth Injuries Caused by Medical Negligence

Not every complication during childbirth is the result of negligence, but many are. It is when medical negligence plays a role in a birth injury that legal action could be justified.

Some of the most common birth injuries we see caused by medical mistakes include:

• Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE): Brain damage caused by a lack of oxygen during labor or delivery
• Cerebral palsy: Often linked to oxygen deprivation, birth trauma, or an untreated infection
• Erb's palsy and other brachial plexus injuries: Nerve damage in the shoulder, arm, or hand from improper handling during delivery
• Intracranial hemorrhage: Bleeding in or around the brain caused by birth trauma
• Bone fractures: Especially to the collarbone or skull during a difficult delivery
• Spinal cord injuries: Caused by excessive pulling or twisting during birth
• Facial nerve damage: Often from improper use of forceps or a vacuum extractor
• Perinatal stroke: A stroke that occurs shortly before, during, or after birth

Long-Term Effects of a Birth Injury

Many birth injuries follow a child for life, shaping their development, their independence, and your family's daily routine. These effects harm your child and reshape your entire family's future, often for decades to come. If someone else's mistake caused such harm and hardship, it is only right to see if legal action could help you find some stability through a financial recovery.

Depending on the severity of the birth injury, your child may face:

• Permanent physical disabilities or limited mobility
• An ongoing need for physical, occupational, or speech therapy
• Learning delays or cognitive impairments
• Dependence on medical equipment or round-the-clock care
• Emotional and behavioral challenges as they grow older
• A shortened life expectancy in the most severe cases

Challenges Created by Birth Injuries

Beyond the emotional toll, a birth injury often creates financial burdens for your family. A birth injury claim is designed to ease those burdens by holding the responsible party accountable for the harm they caused.

A birth injury claim could help if you are dealing with:

• Mounting medical bills — A claim can seek compensation for past and future medical care, surgeries, and therapy.
• Lost income — If you've had to cut back at work to care for your child, a claim can pursue compensation for your lost wages.
• Uncertainty about future needs — We work with medical experts to project lifetime care costs, so any settlement reflects what your family will need.
• Emotional strain — While no settlement can undo what happened, holding a negligent provider accountable can bring a real sense of closure and may even recover non-economic damages for your family's pain and suffering.

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Birth Injury in New Mexico?

Determining liability in a birth injury case requires a careful review of your child's medical records and the actions of everyone involved in the delivery. In many cases, more than one party shares responsibility for the harm. Part of our job as your New Mexico birth injury attorneys will be to identify every liable party and do what we can to bring a claim against them.

Depending on what our investigation uncovers, liability may fall on:

• Obstetrician or delivering physician
• Labor and delivery nurses
• Anesthesiologists
• Midwives
• The hospital or birthing center itself, for staffing or policy failures
• Pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturers, if a defective drug or device played a role

New Mexico adds a layer of complexity that not every state has. For example, many healthcare providers are considered "qualified" under state medical malpractice law, which can mean a claim against them must go through a review process before a lawsuit is even filed, and may be subject to certain limits on damages. We handle this process on your behalf, so a procedural technicality never stands between your family and the compensation you deserve.

Furthermore, if your child's birth injury involved a public hospital, clinic, or a provider employed by a government entity, you may be required to provide formal notice of your claim in a matter of weeks, not years. Missing that window can end your case before it starts, which is exactly why it's important to speak with an attorney right away.

Your Rights and Your Child's Rights After a Birth Injury

As a parent, you generally have three years from the date of the malpractice to file a claim on behalf of your family for the losses you've experienced, such as your own medical bills, lost income, and the emotional toll this has taken on your household. On the other hand, your child's own claim works differently. Because they are a minor, time limits are different for them than for adults and may extend well beyond adulthood, depending on the specifics of your case and the providers involved. This path is uncommon and depends heavily on the details of what happened, but it's one more reason a thorough legal review should be completed by our team.

You have the right to honest answers, the right to hold negligent providers accountable, and the right to pursue full compensation for everything your family has lost and will continue to lose. You also have the right to hire an attorney so you don't have to navigate any of this alone.

Call Harmonson Law Firm to Learn More About Your Options

If your child suffered a birth injury in New Mexico because a medical professional failed to provide the standard of care your family deserved, don't wait to get answers. Every day that passes can make it harder to gather evidence and set the foundation of your birth injury claim. We're ready to review your case, answer your questions, and explain your options during a free, no-obligation case review.

Call (915) 233-6427 today to schedule your free consultation with our New Mexico birth injury lawyers.