When you head to the hospital to have a baby, you’re focused on the immediate things—choosing a name, installing the car seat, wondering how long labor will take. No parent expects to leave the hospital worrying about lifelong medical care because of a preventable mistake during delivery.
But for some families in Anaheim, that’s exactly what happens. 
We’ve represented parents who trusted Anaheim Regional Medical Center, West Anaheim Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente Anaheim Medical Center to provide safe care. They expected their doctors and nurses to act responsibly when it mattered most. When those expectations aren’t met, the consequences affect not just the newborn but the entire family.
At Hodes Milman, we help families find out what happened and take action when a hospital’s negligence leads to a birth injury.
If you’re facing questions about what happened during your child’s birth, call a trusted Anaheim birth injury attorney at (949) 640-8222. We’ll review your case for free and help you understand your next steps.
“I will forever be thankful”
“My daughter was born with a disability due to doctor neglect. I emailed over 200 lawyers over a 2-year time span. I had ONE lawyer believe in my case and he worked with Jeff Milman over the next year helping build my case. Jeff won my case and I cannot thank him enough for believing in me!! He was so pleasant to work with and professional. I will forever be thankful to him and his team.” — Kymbirley B., Verified Client Testimonial
Many parents contact us after months or even years of searching for help. They’ve reached out to other lawyers, only to be told their case is too complicated or impossible to win. We don’t shy away from these cases. We investigate them fully because families deserve answers and support.
Birth Injuries Are Preventable When Hospitals Follow Basic Safety Rules
Most birth injuries don’t happen because of unpredictable complications. They happen because someone on the medical team ignored signs of a problem, delayed care, or skipped critical safety steps.
In the cases we handle, that usually involves:
- Waiting too long to order a C-section after signs of distress;
- Pushing labor too hard with medication, without watching how the baby responds;
- Using forceps or a vacuum extractor the wrong way;
- Failing to monitor the mother’s oxygen levels or blood pressure during delivery; and
- Missing signs of infection or jaundice after birth.
At hospitals in Anaheim, these mistakes tend to happen more often during high-volume times—weekends, overnight shifts, or during staff shortages. We’ve reviewed delivery records from Anaheim Regional Medical Center, West Anaheim Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente Anaheim Medical Center that show how simple decisions in the delivery room can lead to permanent injuries when protocols are not followed.
The Injuries We See in Anaheim Birth Injury Cases
When a hospital in Anaheim makes a mistake during labor or delivery, the results can be permanent. We’ve seen these injuries happen at Anaheim Regional Medical Center, West Anaheim Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente Anaheim Medical Center.
Many of the cases we see involve:
- Oxygen-related brain damage, such as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE);
- Cerebral palsy linked to complications during labor;
- Brachial plexus injuries, including Erb’s palsy, caused by shoulder dystocia;
- Trauma from delivery tools, including skull fractures or brain bleeds; and
- Untreated jaundice leading to kernicterus.
These conditions require long-term care. Families spend years managing therapy schedules, attending specialist appointments, and making decisions about education, mobility, and daily medical needs.
Parents aren’t handed answers after a birth injury. That’s why we review delivery records, hospital decisions, and what led to the injury, so families can understand where things went wrong. Call Hodes Milman at (949) 640-8222 or contact us online to talk to an Anaheim birth injury attorney about your child’s case. The consultation is free.
How Birth Injury Claims Help Anaheim Families
When a child is injured during birth, parents take on expenses that most families are not prepared for. Medical bills are only part of the picture. Care often includes therapy, in-home support, medical equipment, home modifications, and time away from work to provide daily care.
A birth injury claim allows families to recover compensation for:
- Medical treatment, including hospital stays, surgeries, and specialist visits;
- Therapy services, such as physical, speech, and occupational therapy;
- Mobility equipment and assistive devices;
- Home adjustments and medical transportation needs;
- Lost income when a parent must leave work to become a caregiver; and
- The physical and emotional toll of the injury.
Families who hire an attorney recover significantly more in compensation than those who try to handle the case alone. A Martindale-Nolo survey found that personal injury claimants who worked with a lawyer received, on average, nearly three times more than those who did not.
At Hodes Milman, we use our experience with these cases to pursue the full compensation your family needs—not just for today, but for the long term.
What Settlements Have Meant for Families Like Yours
When a birth injury happens, parents step into a role they didn’t expect. They become full-time caregivers, medical coordinators, and advocates for their child’s future. That role comes with costs most families can’t cover alone.
Some of the families we’ve worked with faced this same reality. Our Anaheim birth injury law firm has helped them recover the financial support needed to pay for therapy, medical care, and daily life adjustments. Their cases included:
- $5.7 million for a mother and child harmed by a Pitocin overdose: Labor was mismanaged, and no one responded when complications developed. The overdose caused permanent injuries.
- $7.9 million for a child with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE): When oxygen levels dropped during delivery, the team delayed emergency care. The child now requires lifelong support.
- $5.7 million for a 17-year-old mother who suffered brain damage during labor: Hospital staff failed to manage her respiratory condition. Both she and her baby suffered permanent injuries.
These recoveries gave families the ability to cover therapy, medical equipment, home changes, and the additional care their children needed after the hospital let them down.
“No parent should have to fight for justice while caring for an injured child, but too often, that’s exactly what happens. Families deserve accountability when medical mistakes cause harm.”
— Dan Hodes, Founding Attorney ⎹ Hodes Milman
Contact an Anaheim Birth Injury Lawyer
If your child was injured during birth because a hospital or medical team failed to provide proper care, Hodes Milman is here to help. We understand how difficult it is to face these questions while also managing medical appointments, therapy, and the day-to-day needs of your child.
That’s why we focus on providing experienced legal support when families need it most. Our attorneys have handled birth injury cases across Anaheim and throughout Southern California.
Since 1982, we’ve built a reputation for holding hospitals accountable when preventable mistakes cause lifelong harm. Our case results reflect decades of work helping families recover the support they need for medical care, in-home assistance, and long-term planning.
We invite you to contact us if you’re considering a birth injury claim or want to understand what legal options are available to your family. The case review is free, confidential, and focused on helping you decide what makes sense for your situation.
Time limits apply to birth injury cases, so early action is important. Call (949) 640-8222 or message us online to speak with an Anaheim birth injury lawyer.
FAQs About Anaheim Birth Injury Cases
Do I need my child’s diagnosis before contacting a birth injury attorney in Anaheim?
No. Many families reach out before there’s a formal diagnosis. If you believe something went wrong during labor or delivery, it’s better to contact a birth injury lawyer in Anaheim early. We can help review medical records and identify whether hospital negligence may have played a role, even before all test results are in.
Can a birth injury lawsuit in Anaheim include emotional stress for parents?
Yes. Claims often include damages for the emotional impact parents experience, especially when a hospital’s mistake changes the course of a child’s life. This can cover stress, anxiety, and the long-term emotional burden of caregiving.
Can I file a claim if my child was born at Kaiser Permanente Anaheim?
Yes. Claims involving Kaiser Permanente require specific legal steps because of the system’s arbitration process, but parents can still pursue compensation. Our attorneys are familiar with handling cases against Kaiser facilities, including in Anaheim.
Will I need to go to court if I file a birth injury claim?
Most birth injury cases are resolved through settlement, but some do go to trial. Whether a case settles or goes to court depends on how the hospital and its insurance team respond. Our Anaheim birth injury law firm prepares every case thoroughly so that if a trial becomes necessary, we’re ready.
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