San Antonio Shoulder Dystocia Attorney
Byron Miller Works Your Case Directly: No Hand-Offs, No Junior Staff
Shoulder dystocia occurs when a baby’s shoulder becomes lodged behind the mother’s pubic bone after the head is delivered, blocking the body from following without immediate intervention. It’s classified as an obstetric emergency. When the medical team fails to respond correctly, the consequences for both infant and mother can be severe and permanent. Families throughout San Antonio and Texas turn to The Miller Law Firm when they need a shoulder dystocia attorney who will work their case personally from start to finish.
Byron Miller handles each case himself. We deliberately limit our caseload so every family receives focused attention and dedicated resources throughout the process. Texas filing deadlines begin running from the date of the negligent act, so reaching out early matters.
Contact us online or call (210) 361-9796 to schedule your free consultation with a San Antonio shoulder dystocia attorney today.
Signs & Consequences of Shoulder Dystocia
Delivery-room warning signs include the turtle sign, where the baby’s head emerges and then retracts, an inability to deliver the shoulders after the head is out, and a prolonged second stage of labor. When these signs are missed or mismanaged, the resulting injuries can affect the child for life.
Infant injuries associated with shoulder dystocia include:
- Brachial plexus damage leading to Erb’s palsy or Klumpke’s palsy, affecting arm and hand function
- Clavicle or arm fractures from excessive traction during delivery
- Oxygen deprivation causing brain injury or cerebral palsy
- In the most severe cases, fetal demise
Mothers can also sustain serious injuries:
- Postpartum hemorrhage
- Cervical tears or uterine injury
- Bladder injury or symphyseal separation
Long-term effects on children can include delayed motor development, limited arm function, and conditions requiring lifelong therapy. These ongoing care costs factor directly into the compensation families can pursue.
Why San Antonio Families Choose The Miller Law Firm
Byron Miller has more than 13 years of experience advocating for medical malpractice and personal injury victims throughout San Antonio and Texas. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2021–2022), Best S.A. Lawyer in Personal Injury by Scene in S.A. (2020–2022), and is listed among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers. The Miller Law Firm is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and our case results include a $7,002,843 settlement for a client who sustained serious injuries due to medical malpractice.
- Direct Partner Involvement: Byron Miller personally handles each shoulder dystocia case. Families work with him throughout, not with rotating staff.
- Limited Caseload: We carefully select cases to ensure every client receives the attention and resources their situation demands.
- Transparent Communication: We keep families informed at every stage, from the initial review of delivery records through resolution.
Steps to Take After a Shoulder Dystocia Injury in San Antonio
Acting quickly protects both your child’s health and your family’s legal options. Start by requesting complete delivery-related medical records and hospital documentation while they remain intact. Then pursue follow-up evaluations with pediatric physicians, including neurologists and physical therapists, to document your child’s condition and establish the connection between the delivery and any injuries.
Contact a shoulder dystocia attorney in San Antonio without delay. Under Texas law, the general statute of limitations for medical malpractice is two years from the date of the negligent act. For children injured before age 12, the window extends to the child’s 14th birthday, but parental claims for the period from the child’s birth to age 18 are subject to the standard two-year deadline. Waiting can forfeit a significant portion of the recoverable award. Texas also requires a qualified medical expert affidavit to support any medical malpractice claim, which is another reason early attorney involvement is critical.
The Miller Law Firm guides families through each of these steps, helping coordinate both the legal and medical response from the start. We serve clients throughout San Antonio and across Texas.
Speak With a Shoulder Dystocia Lawyer at No Cost
You don’t have to navigate this alone. We offer free consultations so families can understand their options before making any commitment. There’s no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Call (210) 361-9796 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation. We’re ready to help your family understand what happened and what you can do about it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Are the Legal Deadlines for a Shoulder Dystocia Case in Texas?
Texas medical malpractice claims are governed by Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 74.251, which sets a general two-year statute of limitations from the date of the negligent act. For children injured before age 12, the filing window extends to the child’s 14th birthday. However, parental claims for damages covering the period from the child’s birth through age 18 are subject to the standard two-year deadline, and waiting beyond that window can forfeit a large portion of the recoverable award. Texas also enforces a 10-year statute of repose that creates an absolute filing deadline regardless of when the injury is discovered or the child’s age. Because these deadlines affect different claimants differently, families should consult our San Antonio shoulder dystocia attorneys as early as possible to protect the full scope of their claim.
