Denver HIE Attorney

Fighting For HIE Victims in Colorado

When your newborn is diagnosed with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), it can feel like your world changes overnight. The medical terminology can be overwhelming, leaving you searching for answers while facing uncertainty about your family’s future. Having the right advocate matters—someone who understands both the medical and legal challenges HIE presents and who truly cares about your family’s well-being.

At Denver Trial Lawyers®, our team has supported families in Denver and throughout Colorado, helping them find answers and pursue accountability when birth injuries occur. We know you need clear guidance, compassion, and real results. With over a billion dollars recovered for clients across a broad range of injury and medical negligence matters, we are dedicated to guiding families through these difficult times.

Call us today at (303) 647-9990 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our HIE lawyer in Denver.

Support for Denver Families Facing HIE Birth Injuries

Receiving news that your child has suffered a brain injury at birth is devastating. Families in Denver trust renowned birth hospitals—such as Children's Hospital Colorado, St. Joseph Hospital, and Rose Medical Center—to provide excellent care. When HIE occurs, you're left with tough questions and deep concerns about your child’s health and future.

We understand the confusion and emotions you are experiencing. Our attorneys, paralegals, nurse practitioners, and investigators work together to help you make sense of what happened, navigate your options, and focus on your child’s long-term needs. Every family deserves clarity, respect, and a path forward—no matter how complex the diagnosis.

Why Choose Us?

Choosing the right legal team can truly make a difference for your family. At Denver Trial Lawyers®, our HIE attorneys offer:

• Extensive collective experience: Our team has over 175 years of combined legal background and has tried over 100 cases to verdict, giving us a true depth of insight into complex birth injury cases.
• Proven results: We have recovered more than one billion dollars for clients in Colorado, reflecting our strategic, evidence-driven advocacy and unwavering preparation.
• Multidisciplinary support: Our team includes nurse practitioners, litigation technology specialists, and legal investigators to give families the benefit of coordinated medical and legal analysis for HIE birth injury matters.
• Respected local leadership: Our partners serve on state legal boards, such as the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, and are active in Denver charitable causes, demonstrating a commitment to justice and the community.

Understanding HIE

HIE (hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy) is a type of newborn brain injury that occurs when a baby’s brain does not receive enough oxygen and blood flow, typically during labor and delivery. This can happen due to medical errors such as delayed C-section, improper fetal heart rate monitoring, or failure to act promptly when a baby is in distress. When HIE occurs, immediate attention is critical, and mistakes may lead to lasting consequences.

Key HIE warning signs for families include:

• Seizures soon after birth
• Low Apgar scores
• Abnormal MRI or brain imaging results
• Requirement for therapeutic cooling after delivery

These situations often leave parents with difficult questions: What went wrong in the delivery room? Was this preventable? In most cases, a careful legal and medical investigation is the only way to get clear answers.

Our HIE attorneys partner with nurse consultants and medical experts. We carefully review hospital records, delivery timelines, staff actions, and established protocols to help families understand if avoidable mistakes played a role. With experience handling HIE cases at leading Denver birth centers, our team brings a practical perspective to every case.

What to Do If Your Child Has Been Diagnosed With HIE

It can be difficult to know what steps to take after receiving an HIE diagnosis. Acting promptly can help protect your child’s rights and support your family’s future needs.

To prepare your family and protect your case, consider these steps:

• Gather medical records: Secure copies of prenatal, delivery, and neonatal records from hospitals such as Children’s Hospital Colorado, Rose Medical Center, or Saint Joseph Hospital.
• Write down details: Record everything you remember about labor and delivery—specific conversations, which staff were present, and any unusual events or concerns.
• Be careful with paperwork: Before signing insurance forms or hospital releases, consult an attorney who understands Colorado’s medical and legal systems.
• Ask for help now: Early legal review gives your family more options and preserves valuable evidence for your child’s case.

We know these first days and weeks are overwhelming. Our team will help clarify your path, answer your questions, and put your child’s well-being first.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if medical negligence caused my child’s HIE?

Determining whether medical negligence led to your child’s HIE usually requires careful review of medical records, hospital actions, and delivery room events. Our multidisciplinary team, including nurse practitioners and investigators, gathers and analyzes this information for you. We walk families through our process, explaining every finding and how it relates to the care you received. This collaborative, step-by-step approach helps you understand if your child’s injury could have been prevented and what legal options may be available.

Will pursuing a legal case be stressful or make things harder for my family?

We work to minimize stress and confusion during every stage of your case. From the first conversation, we handle paperwork, coordinate with experts, and keep communication clear so you can focus on your child and family. Our team strives to provide regular updates and break down complex issues into simple terms. Many families share that our approach brought comfort and guidance when they needed it most.

How long does an HIE birth injury case usually take?

The timing of an HIE birth injury case in Denver depends on factors such as case complexity, expert availability, and cooperation from medical providers or insurers. Some matters are resolved in a few months through negotiation, while others can take longer if they proceed through the court system. Our attorneys draw on experience with Denver court processes and communicate realistic timelines to each family, keeping you informed at every stage. We strive to move your case forward efficiently, always balancing thoroughness with the need for timely support.

What makes legal cases for HIE in Colorado different from those in other states?

Colorado birth injury cases are subject to unique statutes of limitation, expert testimony requirements, and local court procedures. Our knowledge of Denver District Court, state rules, and local medical facilities gives families a clear advantage. We adapt our legal strategies to Colorado law and have longstanding relationships with medical professionals and legal experts who understand the local standards that apply to care and liability. This focused, local experience benefits every aspect of your case.

Contact Our Denver HIE Lawyer Today

Your family deserves answers, personal guidance, and strong advocacy in the aftermath of an HIE diagnosis. By contacting us, you gain the support of a team with exceptional experience and a true commitment to helping Denver-area families move forward. We make every step as clear and pressure-free as possible, so you can focus on your child’s needs.

Our record of billion-dollar recoveries, multidisciplinary support, and deep community connections makes us proud to serve you. You will never pay fees unless we obtain a recovery for your family—that is our commitment to Denver parents seeking help with HIE birth injuries.

Contact us today to get started with our Denver HIE attorney.