Birth Trauma

Birth trauma cases are wrenching for patients and providers alike, and rank among the most fraught and high-stakes medical malpractice claims. The elite birth trauma defense team at HPS understands this dynamic well—the team has not only guided clients through hundreds of such cases, it also includes several members with obstetrics experience.

That combination of vast experience, legal acumen and medical expertise sets the HPS birth trauma team apart. The firm’s approach is notable for its early, knowledgeable and in-depth analysis of critical details such as fetal monitor tracings and other clinical data and touchpoints that are central to birth trauma cases. When required, the HPS team can be on site within hours or days of a catastrophic birth trauma event. 

As these high-stakes cases evolve, sometimes the most appropriate resolution takes place outside the courtroom. HPS team members are experienced in utilizing alternative dispute resolution in applicable cases. Yet HPS prides itself on success at trial, and the birth trauma team—one of the firm’s signature practice groups—has established a long and consistent track record of courtroom success, winning scores of cases with seven- or eight-figure exposure.

Over its many years of defending birth trauma cases, HPS has developed a broad network of renowned medical experts, as well as an archive of related medical literature and practice guidelines. The team brings the resources necessary to defend these cases by using every relevant and permissible means. In the courtroom, HPS presentations often incorporate technological elements such as digital animations and graphics.