St. Louis Birth Injury Attorneys | National Leaders

St. Louis is home to world-class medical institutions like Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Families in Missouri trust these facilities to provide safe care during childbirth. But when that trust is broken by medical negligence, the results are catastrophic.

You need a law firm with the resources, experience, and national reputation to take on St. Louis’s largest healthcare systems. For over 40 years, McKeen & Associates, PC has been a leader in birth injury litigation. We have secured record-breaking results for families across the United States.

We offer a free, confidential consultation to St. Louis families and a strict No-Fee-Unless-You-Win promise.

Our Record of Success in Birth Injury Cases

$130 Million Jury Verdict – Birth Injury
We secured one of the largest medical malpractice verdicts in history for a child who suffered massive brain damage (hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy). We proved that hospital staff failed to perform timely resuscitation, resulting in severe cerebral palsy.

$120 Million Verdict – Delayed C-Section
We won a $120 million verdict on behalf of a boy who suffered permanent brain damage and cerebral palsy. Our team successfully proved that the medical staff failed to respond to clear signs of fetal distress and delayed the necessary C-section.

Understanding Birth Injuries

We can help you pursue justice for any type of preventable birth injury. These include:

• Cerebral Palsy (CP): A permanent movement disorder often caused by oxygen deprivation.
• Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): Brain damage caused by a lack of oxygen or blood flow during birth.
• Brachial Plexus Injuries (Erb’s Palsy): Nerve damage in the shoulder often caused by excessive pulling during delivery.
• Kernicterus: Severe brain damage caused by untreated jaundice.
• Cephalohematoma & Brain Bleeds: Hemorrhages that can lead to long-term cognitive issues.
• Wrongful Death: When a preventable error leads to the tragic loss of a newborn or mother.

Our team is committed to helping families affected by these serious conditions.

Holding St. Louis Hospitals Accountable

Birth injuries often occur in the busiest, most chaotic delivery rooms. Our team has the experience to investigate negligence at major institutions throughout St. Louis and the surrounding areas, including:

• Barnes-Jewish Hospital
• St. Louis Children’s Hospital (BJC HealthCare)
• Mercy Hospital St. Louis
• SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital
• Missouri Baptist Medical Center

No matter how powerful the hospital system, they are not above the standard of care.

Proving Medical Malpractice In Missouri

To establish a medical malpractice claim in Missouri, the plaintiff must prove four key elements:

1. Duty of care: We demonstrate that a doctor-patient relationship existed, creating a legal obligation for the health care provider to adhere to medical standards.
2. Breach of duty: We show that the health care provider’s actions fell below the expected standard of care, often requiring testimony from medical professionals.
3. Causation: We prove that the health care provider’s negligence directly caused or worsened the injury. This involves presenting detailed medical evidence and expert testimony.
4. Damages: We establish that the negligence resulted in actual harm, including physical injuries, emotional distress, lost wages, and medical expenses.

Proving these elements involves a thorough investigation and presentation of evidence, such as medical records and expert testimony, to build a strong case. We handle birth injury cases of all levels of complexity. With so much at stake, you deserve the best possible legal counsel.