Birth Injury Lawyers

03/09/2026

Experiencing a stillbirth is devastating. When there are also concerns about the care provided by a hospital or medical team, families may be left with difficult questions about what happened and whether more could have been done.

In some circumstances, compensation may be available where negligent hospital treatment has contributed to a stillbirth. One such stillbirth hospital negligence claim resulted in a settlement of $550,000, showing the type of outcome that may be possible depending on the circumstances.

Every case is different, and the outcome of a claim will depend on the individual facts and evidence.

If you have concerns about the care you or your family received, our team can provide clear, compassionate and confidential legal guidance to help you understand your options.

Contact us: https://birthinjurylawyers.com.au/stillbirth-hospital-negligence-claim/ or call us on (02) 9089 8699 to discuss your situation.

01/09/2026

Your birth experience matters — and so do your rights. 💜

If you or your baby experienced an injury during birth and you’re looking for answers, Birth Injury Lawyers can help you understand your options with compassion, clarity and specialist legal support.

We’re here to:
💜 Listen with empathy and care
⚖️ Provide clear, knowledgeable advice
🤝 Stand with you every step of the way

Start with a free, confidential conversation.

📞 (02) 9089 8699
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30/08/2026

When an assisted delivery happens fast, many parents are left wondering whether forceps or vacuum were used appropriately. Bruising, nerve injury, skull injury or maternal trauma can raise serious questions about decision-making during birth.

Our guide on vacuum and forceps delivery injury claims explains when instrumental delivery may lead to legal investigation, including whether there was proper monitoring, informed consent, timely escalation and safe technique. We also outline the types of injuries that may affect both baby and mother after an assisted birth.

If an instrumental delivery left you worried that something went wrong, we can help you understand what to review and what options may be available.

Read the guide at https://birthinjurylawyers.com.au/vacuum-forceps-delivery-injury-claim/ or call us on (02) 9089 8699.

25/08/2026

System reform is important, but it cannot resolve the harm already experienced by mothers and families.

The NSW Legislative Council Select Committee on Birth Trauma inquiry found recurring, preventable failures involving continuity of care, informed consent, forceps, vacuum and caesarean section. It also made 43 recommendations aimed at preventing birth trauma and changing maternity care systems.

Those recommendations do not replace your individual legal rights. A duty of care exists independently of the inquiry and any policy reform.

Not every experience of birth trauma gives rise to a legal claim. However, where an injury was caused by medical negligence, a personal claim may provide accountability.

If you believe medical negligence caused your injury, contact Birth Injury Lawyers today: www.birthinjurylawyers.com.au

20/08/2026

What can birth injury compensation actually cover? It may be broader than many mothers and families realise.

Depending on your circumstances, a successful claim may account for medical treatment, ongoing care, lost earnings, non-economic loss and out-of-pocket expenses. For mothers, this may include pelvic floor physiotherapy, psychological support, and the effect an injury has on work or caring for family.

For children with conditions such as cerebral palsy, compensation may provide for specialist care, equipment and support needs as they grow. Independent experts help assess future needs, which is why this process can take time.

You do not need to know what your experience may be worth, have records ready or be certain something went wrong. Book a confidential, no-obligation assessment with our specialist birth injury team at www.birthinjurylawyers.com.au

20/08/2026

Great to hear there is some action on this front

18/08/2026

Not every birth injury claim is about the baby. If you were left with a severe tear, pelvic floor damage, haemorrhage, infection or another serious maternal injury, your experience matters too.

We outline the kinds of injuries that may lead to a claim and why early legal advice can help. We can assess whether the care you received during labour, delivery or after birth may have fallen below an acceptable standard, and what compensation may cover if negligence is involved.

If you are still dealing with pain, treatment or the emotional impact of birth, we are here to listen and explain your options clearly.

Learn more: https://birthinjurylawyers.com.au/maternal-birth-injury/ or call us on (02) 9089 8699

16/08/2026

For many mothers and families, the hardest part isn’t what happened during the birth. It’s the silence that follows — the unanswered questions, the feeling that something wasn’t right, and the uncertainty about whether anyone will ever explain why.

If that resonates with you, you are far from alone. And you don’t need to have all the answers before you begin asking questions.

In this episode of the Birth Injury Lawyers Podcast, you’ll hear from Anthony Porthouse — an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law, listed in Doyle’s Guide as a leading medical negligence lawyer in New South Wales, with over 36 years of experience and more than a decade dedicated specifically to birth injury and birth trauma claims: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dBHDaGcmDVLDU1Q7KcVYb?si=cedf6319c9cb4dce

Birth Injury Lawyers Podcast · Episode

13/08/2026

When a labour takes a frightening turn, many parents are left asking the same question: was this unavoidable, or were warning signs missed?

In our guide on medical negligence in childbirth, we explain what lawyers look at when reviewing a potential claim. That can include delays in responding to foetal distress, poor monitoring, communication failures, or treatment that fell below a reasonable standard of care. A poor outcome alone does not prove negligence, but medical records, timelines and expert evidence can help show what happened.

If you want straight answers about whether you may have a claim, we can talk you through the process and what information to gather first.

Read more: https://birthinjurylawyers.com.au/medical-negligence-in-childbirth/ or call us on (02) 9089 8699

12/08/2026

Wondering how you can support our call for action on birth-related trauma?

Join us as we continue well beyond Birth Trauma Awareness Week to create change.

Following the release of our world first economic impact report, The Cost of Birth Trauma, we strongly encourage you to please contact your local MP and help us continue to advocate for change.

We have a letter template to make this nice and easy, as well as powerful.
Together we can improve, change and save the lives of women+ and their families impacted by birth-related trauma.

The letter template is in our comments 💙