Delayed responses by medical staff during the birthing process can be the hardest to prove, however they are legitimate reasons to pursue birth injury settlements if the baby or mother were injured. Talking to an attorney and having facts and information at your first meeting will be helpful in assessing the situation and deciding how to proceed.

There are some types of birth injury, such as Erbs cerebral palsy, that are almost always caused by medical incompetence. If your child is diagnosed with this syndrome, your next step is to start looking for a lawyer who specialized in your kind of case. The doctor who caused the problem should pay for all the extra bills associated with it.

One thing you'll always need before proceeding with a birth injury case is a clear-cut medical diagnosis of the problem from a reputable doctor. Only then should you start the process of researching and selecting a capable legal specialist for your lawsuit.