Relentless Advocates for Justice, Compassionate Partners for Families
When a joyful moment turns into a lifetime of hardship, you need more than just answers—you need advocates who care and attorneys who deliver. At Van Wey, Metzler & Williams, we stand with Chicago families devastated by preventable birth injuries, providing the legal firepower, medical insight, and compassionate guidance needed to fight for your child’s future.
When Medical Negligence Changes Everything
Childbirth should mark the beginning of a beautiful journey—not a legal battle. But when doctors, nurses, or hospital staff in Chicago fail to provide appropriate care during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, the consequences can be catastrophic.
Birth injuries caused by medical mistakes can result in permanent disabilities, delayed development, or even loss of life. When this happens, we’re here to demand accountability and pursue justice—so your child has the best chance at a better future.
Trusted, Trial-Tested Birth Injury Lawyers for Chicago Families
Van Wey, Metzler & Williams is a nationally recognized law firm with decades of experience in complex birth injury litigation. We handle only catastrophic cases, and our results speak for themselves.
We’ve recovered millions for families affected by:
- Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
- Cerebral Palsy caused by delayed C-section
- Shoulder dystocia and brachial plexus injuries
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction
- Failure to monitor fetal distress
- Negligent prenatal care
- Delivery room errors and improper intubation
- Maternal death during childbirth
Is It a Birth Injury or a Complication?
Sometimes parents aren’t told the truth. If your baby experienced complications at birth and you're not getting straight answers, trust your instincts.
Symptoms of a possible birth injury include:
- Stiff or floppy muscle tone
- Seizures shortly after birth
- Delays in crawling, walking, or speaking
- Breathing problems or need for resuscitation
- MRI results indicating brain damage
- Trouble with coordination or reflexes
- Umbilical cord issues during delivery
- Developmental or cognitive delays
If any of these apply, our legal team can help investigate whether your child’s condition was caused by preventable medical negligence.
The True Cost of a Birth Injury: Medical, Emotional & Financial
A serious birth injury changes every aspect of a family’s life. From immediate surgeries to long-term therapy, adaptive equipment, and educational support, the financial toll can reach millions over a lifetime.
Compensation may cover:
- Hospital bills and medical equipment
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Lost wages for caregiving parents
- Special education and in-home support
- Pain and suffering
- Lifelong care and housing accommodations
- Punitive damages in extreme cases of negligence
We work with leading economists, physicians, and life-care planners to calculate your child’s full needs—today, tomorrow, and for life.
Why Families in Chicago Choose Van Wey, Metzler & Williams
Nationally Respected: We handle catastrophic cases across the U.S., with deep experience in Illinois medical malpractice law.
Focused on Birth Injury: This is not a side practice—it’s our calling.
Medical Insight: Our team includes in-house nurses and partners closely with top medical experts.
Results That Matter: Our settlements and verdicts have helped families achieve stability and long-term care for their children.
We Listen, We Fight: You're not just a case. You're a family. And we’re here for the long haul.
Your Questions Deserve Real Answers
- What caused my baby’s injury?
- Could it have been prevented?
- Was there a delay in ordering a C-section?
- Did the medical team fail to act on warning signs?
- How do I file a claim—and how long will it take?
- What compensation can I expect?
We offer free, confidential consultations to help answer these questions—and many more. If we take your case, we’ll handle everything so you can focus on your family.
Birth Injury Lawsuits in Illinois: What You Need to Know
In Illinois, you generally have two years from the time of injury—or from when you reasonably should have discovered it—to file a malpractice claim. However, in cases involving infants or minors, the time window may be extended.
Still, don’t wait. Early legal intervention allows us to:
- Preserve medical evidence
- Interview key staff and witnesses
- Consult medical experts
- Evaluate your child’s long-term care needs
Contact a Chicago Birth Injury Lawyer Today
If a preventable medical mistake changed your child’s life, Van Wey, Metzler & Williams is ready to help. Let us be your strength when you need it most. Our Chicago birth injury attorneys are here to fight for justice—and your child’s brighter future.
