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Birth Asphyxia Attorney Colorado Springs

Support For Families After Oxygen Deprivation At Birth

When a baby is deprived of oxygen before, during, or just after delivery, it can lead to birth asphyxia, HIE, or other complications tied to oxygen deprivation. Families often need answers about the child’s diagnosis, prognosis, and whether delays, missed warning signs, or delivery-room errors contributed.

represents parents and children in serious birth injury cases, including matters involving suspected birth asphyxia, from its Colorado Springs office. The firm offers free, no-obligation consultations, brings more than 150 years of combined practice experience, and has a Tier 1 ranking in Best Lawyers–U.S. News Best Law Firms.

If your child suffered oxygen deprivation at birth, speak with a birth asphyxia attorney in Colorado Springs about your legal options. Contact for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Why Families Turn To Our Firm

Families turn to for a client-centered, low-volume approach that prioritizes consistent communication and individualized attention. The firm focuses on representing people, not insurance companies or corporations, so its efforts stay aligned with what the child and family need now and long term.

The attorneys bring more than 150 years of combined experience, which matters in birth asphyxia cases that require detailed record review, testimony, and planning for lifetime care needs. The firm’s Tier 1 Best Lawyers–U.S. News Best Law Firms ranking and Trial Lawyers College training reflect a practice built for serious injury cases, including those that may need to be presented at trial.

Understanding Birth Asphyxia & Negligence

Birth asphyxia is oxygen deprivation before, during, or shortly after delivery that can injure the brain and other organs, sometimes leading to cerebral palsy, developmental delays, learning issues, or seizures. Not every difficult birth is malpractice, but some cases may involve medical malpractice when the care team fails to properly monitor fetal heart rate, ignores signs of distress, delays a needed C-section, misuses medications affecting contractions, or mishandles a complicated delivery.

Whether a claim exists depends on the medical records and the labor timeline, including whether the care fell below accepted standards and whether that lapse caused the injury. If negligence is proven, damages may include past and future medical care, therapy, assistive devices, home modifications, long-term attendant care, and related financial losses; Colorado cases generally require proof of a breach of reasonable care and causation.

How We Handle Birth Asphyxia Cases

  • Free consultation to review the pregnancy, delivery timeline, and your child’s condition
  • Records review, including fetal monitoring strips and key decision timing, with Colorado deadlines in mind
  • If viable: file the case, complete discovery, pursue settlement/mediation, and take it to trial if needed
  • Ongoing updates in plain language, scheduled around medical demands, with prompt responses
  • No upfront consult cost; fees are typically contingency-based and explained before representation begins
  • Protect options: save records, write down what happened, track care/therapy, and don’t sign releases early

Local Insight For Colorado Springs Families

Many Colorado Springs deliveries occur at hospitals such as UC Health Memorial Hospital Central, UC Health Memorial Hospital North, and Penrose Hospital, and questions about care at these facilities can later become part of a legal claim. If a case is filed, it may proceed in a Colorado court, such as the El Paso County District Court, depending on where the care occurred and other jurisdictional factors.

A Colorado Springs–based birth asphyxia lawyer can make in-person meetings and record review easier for families managing medical appointments and mobility concerns. Colorado medical negligence cases also involve specific pre-suit requirements and limits on certain damages, and local familiarity with court procedures helps manage deadlines, filings, and case steps efficiently.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Know If Birth Asphyxia Was Malpractice

The only way to know is through a careful review of the facts. We look at medical records, monitoring strips, and the timing of decisions to see whether care met accepted standards. If needed, we may consult qualified professionals and then explain our findings in clear, direct terms.

What Costs Can A Birth Asphyxia Lawsuit Cover

These cases can potentially address a wide range of costs. Examples may include medical treatment, therapies, assistive equipment, home modifications, and projected future care. In some situations, claims can also seek compensation for reduced earning capacity and the impact on your family’s life. Specific damages depend on each child’s needs.

Will A Lawsuit Affect My Baby’s Medical Care Now

Filing a claim does not automatically change your child’s current care. Most families continue with their existing doctors and therapists. We discuss any concerns you have about relationships with providers and work with you to try to protect your child’s access to appropriate treatment during the legal process.

How Long Do I Have To Sue For Birth Asphyxia

Colorado has specific time limits for medical negligence cases, and different rules can apply when a child is involved. The exact deadline depends on several factors, including when the injury was discovered. Because of these rules, we encourage families to speak with an attorney as soon as they can.

How Does Your Firm Support Families During A Case

We work to shoulder as much of the legal burden as possible so you can focus on your child. Our team keeps you updated, explains each stage, and is available to answer questions. We tailor our communication to your schedule and strive to make the process as manageable as we can.

Talk With Our Team About Your Child’s Case

After a diagnosis tied to oxygen deprivation at birth, a consultation can help you understand whether preventable errors contributed and what a birth asphyxia lawsuit could address for your child’s care needs. offers free, no-obligation consultations for families in Colorado Springs and nearby communities, reviews available information, and explains options in straightforward terms.

If you want to speak with a birth asphyxia attorney Colorado Springs families can turn to, contact to schedule a free consultation. There is no cost to call, ask questions, and learn what next steps may be available.

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