When Subtle Signs Reveal a Life-Changing Truth
In the first days, weeks, and months of life, every movement, sound, and expression from your baby feels like a milestone. But what happens when something doesn’t feel quite right? When your baby seems too quiet, too stiff, or too delayed—and no one is giving you a clear explanation?
At Van Wey, Metzler & Williams, we help Houston families recognize when the early symptoms of a birth injury may be more than just developmental variation—and when they may signal a preventable medical error.
Birth Injuries Aren’t Always Obvious—But the Symptoms Matter
Some birth injuries are unmistakable at delivery. Others unfold slowly, revealing themselves only as a baby grows and fails to meet key milestones. Whether the signs are immediate or delayed, they can have one thing in common: they may have been preventable.
Our legal-medical team works with families across Houston to identify:
- What symptoms are cause for concern
- When they may be tied to brain injury, oxygen deprivation, or trauma during birth
- Whether those symptoms were the result of negligent care before, during, or after delivery
Common Symptoms That May Signal a Birth Injury
If your child has been diagnosed with any of the following—or you’re seeing signs that concern you—it may be time to dig deeper:
Neurological Signs:
- Seizures in the first hours or days after birth
- Poor muscle control (floppiness or stiffness)
- Difficulty feeding or sucking
- Abnormal eye movement or lack of response
- Persistent arching of the back
Developmental Concerns:
- Delayed motor milestones (sitting, crawling, walking)
- Trouble with balance or coordination
- Inability to roll over or hold head up
- Delays in speech, interaction, or learning
Medical Findings:
- Abnormal MRI results indicating brain damage
- Low APGAR scores with no clear explanation
- NICU stays with vague discharge diagnoses
- Signs of cerebral palsy or hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
What We Often Hear From Houston Parents
“You’re just being overly cautious.”
“He’ll catch up eventually.”
“Sometimes these things just happen.”
You may have heard this from doctors or nurses. You may even be second-guessing your instincts. But we believe parents know when something feels off—and we’re here to listen.
If your baby spent time in the NICU, had trouble breathing at birth, or if you’ve noticed delays and no one has provided a clear cause, we encourage you to reach out.
We Investigate What Happened—And Why
Our firm focuses exclusively on catastrophic medical malpractice and birth injury cases. We know how to uncover the truth hidden in thousands of pages of hospital records. More importantly, we know how to connect the dots between early symptoms and failures in care.
We work with:
- Pediatric neurologists
- Neonatal intensive care experts
- Maternal-fetal medicine specialists
- Neurodevelopmental psychologists
Together, we determine not just what went wrong—but how it could have been prevented.
Explore Symptom-Specific Pages
We’ve created dedicated resources for Houston families experiencing the following birth injury symptoms:
- Abnormal Blood Pressure During Delivery
- Abnormal MRI Findings in Newborns
- Developmental Delays in Children
- Muscle Control Issues in Infants
- Newborn Seizures
- Unusual Motor Skills in Infants
Each page explains what these symptoms mean, how they connect to possible birth injuries, and what legal options may exist if negligence played a role.
Why This Matters
Catching the signs early can improve your child’s treatment options and long-term outcome. But identifying how the injury occurred—and who was responsible—can determine whether your child gets the full resources they need to thrive.
Through legal action, families can recover compensation for:
- Lifelong therapies and medical treatment
- Assistive technology and mobility equipment
- Special education and personal care aides
- Loss of future earning potential
- Emotional distress and pain and suffering
You don’t have to face this alone—and you don’t have to settle for silence or confusion.
Let Us Help You Understand the Symptoms—And the Story Behind Them
At Van Wey, Metzler & Williams, we treat every child’s case like it’s personal. Because it is. We’ve seen how hard Houston families fight for answers, and we’ve stood beside them every step of the way.
Contact us for a free consultation.
There’s no cost to talk, no pressure to proceed—but there is power in knowing the truth.
