Protecting Families When Negligence Harms a Newborn

The birth of a child should be one of the happiest moments in a family’s life. When a medical mistake turns that moment into a tragedy, the sense of loss and confusion can be overwhelming. Parents place their complete trust in doctors, nurses, and hospitals to protect both mother and baby. When that trust is broken, the consequences can last a lifetime.

At Kenneth D. St. Pé, APLC, we represent families across Louisiana whose children have suffered preventable birth injuries. We understand the heartache of seeing your newborn hurt and not knowing what went wrong. Our mission is to uncover the truth, hold negligent providers accountable, and fight for the financial security your family will need for the years ahead.

Understanding Birth Injuries

A birth injury occurs when a baby is harmed before, during, or immediately after delivery due to medical negligence. These injuries often result from delayed decisions, poor monitoring, or the misuse of delivery tools.

Common causes of birth injuries include:

• Failure to monitor fetal distress

• Delayed C-section when the baby is in danger

• Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors

• Oxygen deprivation during delivery

• Medication errors or anesthesia complications

• Failure to diagnose maternal infections or gestational diabetes

Many of these incidents could have been avoided with proper care. Louisiana families have the right to expect that medical professionals will follow accepted standards of practice during childbirth.

Common Types of Birth Injuries

Birth injuries vary in severity, from temporary bruising to lifelong disabilities. Some of the most common include:

• Cerebral palsy and brain damage from lack of oxygen

• Erb’s palsy and brachial plexus injuries

• Skull or nerve injuries from improper use of delivery tools

• Spinal cord injuries

• Fractures or dislocations during delivery

• Hypoxic or anoxic brain injuries

• Infections or sepsis in the newborn

These injuries can require years of medical care, therapy, and special accommodations. At St. Pé Law, we help families secure the compensation they need to provide for their child’s future.

The Impact on Families

A birth injury affects every part of a family’s life. Parents face sleepless nights, financial strain, and the emotional toll of caring for a child with medical needs. The cost of treatment, rehabilitation, and lifelong support can be overwhelming.

Our firm fights for compensation that covers:

• Medical bills and long-term treatment

• Therapy and specialized care

• Home modifications and assistive equipment

• Lost income for parents who become full-time caregivers

• Pain, suffering, and emotional trauma

• Future care and quality-of-life needs

We work with pediatric experts, life-care planners, and medical economists to make sure every future expense is accounted for before a case is resolved.

Why Choose Attorney Kenneth D. St. Pé 

Birth injury cases require compassion, patience, and extensive legal and medical knowledge. Ken St. Pé decades of experience helping Louisiana families recover from catastrophic injuries caused by medical negligence. We understand both the legal complexities and the human cost of these cases.

We handle every claim with sensitivity and determination. You will always have direct access to our firm, clear communication, and a team that truly cares about your child’s well-being.

We offer free consultations and handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we win your case.

Get a Free Consultation with a Louisiana Birth Injury Lawyer

If your child suffered a birth injury because of medical negligence, you deserve answers and justice. Contact Kenneth D. St. Pé today for a free consultation. We will listen to your story, review your case, and explain your legal options under Louisiana law.

You pay nothing unless we win.

St. Pé Law: Helping Louisiana Families Find Justice and Hope After Preventable Birth Injuries.