Birth Injury Attorneys in Salt Lake City, UT
Justice for the Most Vulnerable Patients
- Multimillion-dollar victories
- UT’s most prolific medical malpractice firm
- Where other firms send the toughest cases
- No fees unless we win your case
"I can't express enough gratitude for John Macfarlane, Mckay Korbett, and their incredible supporting staff. I reached out to them for a Spinal Cord Injury medical malpractice claim, and from day one, they were nothing short of exceptional.”
—Donna, 5-Star Review
Why Call YHM Now?
A birth injury caused by the negligence of medical professionals can leave your child with lifelong health complications while your family faces overwhelming financial strain. Taking legal action is the only way to hold negligent providers accountable and secure the resources your child needs.
At Younker Hyde Macfarlane, you get:
- A Firm That Has Secured Millions for Victims
We have secured numerous multimillion-dollar results for families who have suffered preventable injuries due to the negligence of medical professionals. When we take your case, we aim for maximum compensation and stand by you through trial and appeals if needed. - The Firm That Takes Utah’s Toughest Birth Injury Cases
We handle more medical malpractice claims than any firm in Utah. Many of our cases come from attorneys who trust us with complex matters that require deep medical insight and strong litigation skill. - A Firm With Deep Utah Medical Ties
Our team works closely with former insurance attorneys, medical experts, and defense counsel statewide. These relationships help us identify responsible parties early and often resolve cases efficiently in pre-litigation. - An Opportunity for Justice and a Brighter Future
No system independently polices negligent providers. Hospitals and insurers have powerful advocates. We help you take a stand, clarify the full extent of your losses, and work to prevent similar harm to other families. - Help All Victims Can Afford
If we determine your child’s injury resulted from medical negligence, we will fight for the compensation you deserve. We work on contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless we successfully resolve your case.
You Have Limited
Time to Act
In most cases, the statute of limitations for filing a birth injury lawsuit is two years from either the time of injury or the time a reasonable person would have discovered the injury. The sooner you reach out to a personal injury attorney in Salt Lake City, UT, the more time our team has to investigate, consult experts, and preserve the evidence that can make the difference in your case.
Reasons to Pursue a Birth Injury Lawsuit
A child who suffers a birth injury may require a lifetime of intensive follow-up care to have a chance at a normal quality of life. A lawsuit is often the only way to protect your child’s future.
By pursuing a birth injury claim, you can:
What Can Compensation Cover?
If your child has suffered a birth injury, you may suddenly find yourself facing astronomical costs. Damages won in a birth injury case can help cover:
- Medical Procedures
If a child suffers complications from a birth injury, multiple surgeries and hospitalizations may be necessary. - Therapy
Children often need physical therapy to improve mobility and occupational therapy to help with everyday tasks, learning, and independence. - Medication
Depending on the severity of the birth injury, an infant may need a lifetime of medication to help manage seizures, muscle spasticity, or other medical conditions. - Devices and Accessibility
Your child may have mobility issues and require a wheelchair, walker, or scooter. You may also have to modify your home with wheelchair ramps, widened doorways, accessible bathrooms, and other accommodations. - In-Home Care and Support
Some families need home health aides, respite care, or specialized nursing support to manage their child’s daily needs.
"I can't express enough how grateful I am to John Macfarlane and Ashton Hyde. If you've been medically injured, John and Ashton are exceptionally skilled and they will fight relentlessly for the restitution you deserve.”
– Annette, 5-Star Google Review
Choose a Proven Law Firm
At Younker Hyde Macfarlane, PLLC, we understand how birth injuries can add lasting physical, emotional, and financial stress on you and your child. We want to help relieve those burdens so you can focus on your family.
The team at our law office in Salt Lake City, UT, has handled more medical malpractice cases than any other law firm in the state. We have a dedicated team of nurses, paralegals, and attorneys working together to analyze medical records, consult with leading experts, and build compelling cases for Utah families.
We are also prepared to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit if a birth injury caused your beloved child to pass away.
Contact our Salt Lake City, Utah, birth injury attorneys so we can help you protect your child’s future.
Who Can Be Held Accountable?
Depending on the circumstances of your child’s birth and the injuries involved during delivery, responsibility may lie with one provider or multiple parties. Our attorneys may be able to hold any of the following accountable:
- Obstetricians and other doctors
- Nurses and nurse midwives
- Anesthesiologists
- Hospital staff responsible for monitoring
- The hospital or medical institution itself
Medical records and eyewitness reports are imperative for building a strong case in your favor. The faster our injury lawyers begin work on your case, the faster we can gather time-sensitive details and determine who should be held accountable for your child’s injury.
What Is Considered Negligence?
A birth injury occurs when there is a physical injury during labor, delivery, or immediately afterward. Birth injuries may be caused by doctors, nurses, physicians, and other medical staff who fail to provide adequate care. Examples of negligence that can cause a birth injury include:
“John MacFarlane at Younker Hyde MacFarlane handled my medical malpractice case from 3/2022 - 12/2023. John and his team made the process stress-free for me during a difficult and stressful time. They communicated with me along the way, were always available to answer my questions and negotiated my settlement higher than I expected & in a reasonable amount of time. I highly recommend John and the entire team at YHM!”
— Debi, 5-Star Review
Birth Defects vs. Birth Injuries
Understanding the difference between a birth defect and a birth injury can help you determine whether you may have a case.
- Birth Defects
Birth defects are health conditions caused by genetic or congenital issues, not by medical error. Examples include congenital heart disease, Down syndrome, spina bifida, and clubfoot. These conditions are generally not grounds for a medical malpractice claim unless separate negligence made them worse. - Birth Injuries
Birth injuries are harms that occur during labor, delivery, or immediately after birth. Some may be unavoidable, even with appropriate care. However, many birth injuries result from medical staff negligence and could have been prevented with proper monitoring, timely intervention, and adherence to the standard of care.
If you are unsure whether your child’s condition is a defect or an injury caused by negligence, our attorneys can review your records and consult medical experts to help you understand your legal options.
Don’t Wait To File Your Birth Injury Claim
Our lawyers understand the emotional toll a birth injury can take on your family. While two years may sound like a long time, it passes quickly when you are focused on your child’s immediate needs and appointments.
Your chances of succeeding in your lawsuit are best if you contact us as soon as possible. Early involvement gives our firm more time to gather facts, consult specialists, and preserve evidence that will strengthen your case.
“He is a compassionate lawyer, who genuinely wanted to help bring justice and peace to us. He has good communication skills, with the ability to listen and respect our desires while still giving us the needed advice. He's also full of good judgment and managed to, with his many skills and perseverance, get us a fair and good settlement that gave us the sense of closure we were looking for, besides the fact that we felt at peace by knowing someone else (John Macfarlane and other members of their staff) also agree about the wrong that was done to our son and our family. I hereby recommend Yonker|Hide|Macfarlane without reservations.”
Ingrid, 5-Star Review
Prenatal Care Errors
Can Also Lead to Injury
Delivery is not the only time medical negligence can cause lasting harm to your child’s health. Our Salt Lake City-based birth injury lawyers can also hold your OB-GYN and other providers accountable for negligent prenatal care.
You may have a case if you experienced:
- Lack of Testing and Screening
Multiple tests should be performed to ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby. Failing to perform necessary screenings can cause a doctor to miss a birth risk that should have been identified and managed. - Ignoring the Mother’s Concerns
Some women notice warning signs of complications during pregnancy. If you voiced concerns to a medical professional and were dismissed or ignored, you may have grounds for a birth injury lawsuit. - Failure to Diagnose Potential Birth Risks
Your OB-GYN and other physicians involved in your care can be held liable if they misdiagnosed or failed to diagnose a condition that later led to injury during delivery.
Don’t Settle If You Suspect Medical Malpractice
Your healthcare provider’s insurance company or the hospital may offer a settlement if your child suffered an injury at birth. That first offer is usually designed to protect them, *not* your child’s long-term needs.
Do not sign anything before you speak with an attorney.
Our birth injury attorneys can review medical records, bills, receipts, witness statements, and other documentation to identify the responsible party and calculate the true cost of your child’s care. By building a compelling case that your child’s injuries resulted from medical malpractice, we can push for maximum compensation.
