San Antonio Cephalohematoma Lawyer

Name: Janicek Law
Address: 1100 NE Interstate 410 Loop #600, San Antonio, Texas, 78209
Telephone: 210-366-4949

Newborn cephalohematoma is one of many types of birth injuries that can occur during a difficult labor and delivery. This injury occurs when blood pools between the baby’s scalp and skull. The most common newborn cephalohematoma symptom is a large, soft bulge on the head. While this birth injury may sound (and look) terrifying, it’s actually considered fairly minor by most medical professionals. However, a cephalohematoma can come with potential complications, especially when medical negligence is involved. Below, San Antonio birth injury lawyers at Janicek Law explain the basics of cephalohematomas and whether or not you have grounds to sue for this injury.

If you or your baby has suffered any kind of birth injury due to medical malpractice, it’s crucial that you speak with an experienced medical malpractice lawyer in San Antonio at Janicek Law. We can review the facts of your case, defend your legal rights, and help you determine the best course of action. Call 210-366-4949 to schedule a free consultation today.

What is a Cephalohematoma?

Newborn cephalohematoma is a type of birth injury characterized by a collection of blood under the scalp but on top of the skull. “Cephalo” refers to the baby’s head, and “hematoma” refers to pooled blood from ruptured blood vessels.

Cephalohematoma Symptoms

The most common symptom of infant cephalohematoma is an obvious collection of blood under the baby’s scalp. This pooled blood may create a large soft bulge on the infant’s head. Other symptoms that may accompany newborn cephalohematomas include:

Anemia, which means that the baby has low red blood cell count
Jaundice which is yellowing of the skin
Infection
Head swelling
Difficulty feeding
General fussiness and crying

Types of Newborn Hematomas

There are two main types of newborn hematomas, and they include:

Acute Infant Hematoma develops immediately after birth or very soon after birth.
Chronic Infant Hematoma develops within several days or weeks after birth.

Is Cephalohematoma Normal?

An infant cephalohematoma is one of the most common birth injuries out there. In fact, the Cleveland Clinic claims that a cephalohematoma occurs in approximately 2.5% of stressful vaginal deliveries. The chances of a cephalohematoma occurring is even higher with assisted delivery techniques, such as vacuum extraction. In cases like this, the Cleveland Clinic claims that newborn cephalohematoma occurs in 1 out of every 10 babies delivered like this.

Cephalohematoma Causes

Newborn cephalohematomas happen during the birthing process. Labor and delivery are very physically traumatic for both the newborn and the mother. It’s very easy for the baby’s head to sustain so much pressure in the birth canal that it causes delicate blood vessels to rupture. Additionally, it’s common for an infant’s head to hit the mother’s pelvic area during the delivery process.

Newborn Cephalohematoma Risk Factors

A baby’s risk of developing a cephalohematoma is much higher during long, difficult births and/or births involving assisted delivery techniques such as vacuum extraction. Other common risk factors for newborn cephalohematoma include:

Fetal macrosomia, which is when a baby weighs more than 8 pounds, 13 ounces
Multiple babies being born at once (twins, triplets, etc.)
Receiving an epidural for pain relief during childbirth
Weak uterine contractions
Abnormal fetal position, such as breech (feet first) or posterior (face up)

Are Newborn Cephalohematomas Permanent?

No, newborn cephalohematoma is not permanent. The condition will gradually resolve, often without much medical treatment, over the course of a few weeks to a few months.

As a cephalohematoma begins to heal, you may notice the soft bulge on the newborn’s scalp become harder. That’s because the blood is beginning to calcify. Slowly, the bulge will shrink as the blood disappears. You may notice that the bulge shrinks first in the middle, leaving hard outside edges. In other words, the bulge may resemble a crater during the healing process.

Can Cephalohematoma Cause Brain Damage or Affect Brain Development?

Ruptured blood vessels under the baby’s scalp rarely ever affect brain development. In most cases, a chronic or acute infant hematoma on the head doesn’t lead to any major complications. While a large bulge on a baby’s head is upsetting to look at, especially after a difficult birth, rest assured that your baby will likely recover and develop normally.

Cephalohematoma Treatment

Most babies recover from a cephalohematoma with minimal medical treatment. In very rare cases, the baby’s doctor may decide to drain the pooled blood on the baby’s head.

If the baby develops anemia or jaundice following a newborn cephalohematoma diagnosis, they will likely need prompt medical intervention. Basic anemia treatment involves a blood transfusion in order to raise the amount of red blood cells in the baby’s body. Meanwhile, the treatment for developing newborn jaundice involves light therapy.

Cephalohematoma Complications

Cephalohematoma in and of itself is considered a minor injury during birth. After all, the rupturing of small blood vessels is basically just a bruise. However, this birth injury can come with a wide variety of health complications for the baby, including:

Infant Skull Fractures

A very difficult and violent birth can result in damage to the baby’s skull bones and cephalohematoma. Approximately 1 in 4 babies with cephalohematoma also have some sort of skull fracture. While most newborn skull fractures are not incredibly serious, they do require immediate medical attention. In some cases, the skull fracture can put pressure on the baby’s brain, which can lead to bleeding and other long-term complications.

Contact our birth injury lawyers to see about filing an infant skull fracture lawsuit in San Antonio.

Infection and Sepsis

A newborn cephalohematoma raises a baby’s chance of severe infection. Rarely, babies can develop infections like cellulitis and osteomyelitis (bone infection), both of which can lead to sepsis.

Calcified Cephalohematoma

A newborn cephalohematoma that doesn’t heal within 5 weeks will likely start to calcify under the newborn’s scalp. Calcifications are essentially bone deposits. In rare cases, major calcification can lead to skull deformities, which will necessitate calcified cephalohematoma surgery in the future.

Can You Sue for a Cephalohematoma in San Antonio?

Any kind of newborn hematoma is considered a fairly minor injury, especially compared to other types of birth injuries. Labor and delivery are physically traumatic for both the mother and baby, so non-life-threatening injuries can occur even when doctors do everything right.

However, if you believe that your child’s birth injury occurred due to medical negligence, you may have grounds to file a birth injury lawsuit against the baby’s doctor. For example, if your doctor used a vacuum extractor or forceps when it wasn’t necessary to do so – and the result was an acute or chronic infant hematoma on the head – then they were acting negligently. Additionally, if the birth injury caused major (and possibly fatal) complications, and the doctor failed to provide proper treatment for these complications, you could also file a lawsuit in order to recover financial compensation for your damages.

San Antonio birth injury lawyers at Janicek Law have been helping victims of medical negligence obtain justice for decades. We understand that while a newborn cephalohematoma is not a major injury in and of itself, it’s still upsetting for brand-new parents. We also know that without proper testing a treatment, the potential complications associated with any kind of newborn hematoma can easily become a reality.

If you’re interested in filing a medical malpractice claim associated with newborn cephalohematoma, be sure to speak with an experienced lawyer at Janicek Law. We can carefully review the facts of your case and help you determine the best course of action.

Compensation for Cephalohematoma Malpractice in Texas

Even minor birth injuries can be physically, emotionally, and financially devastating. The legal team at Janicek Law understands this. We can help you recover financial compensation for the following damages:

Past and future medical bills
Lost wages
Emotional distress associated with birth trauma
Physical pain and suffering associated with birth trauma
Permanent disability (if the baby’s injury leads to lifelong complications)
Wrongful death (if the baby’s injury leads to fatal complications)

When you hire Janicek Law to handle your case of newborn cephalohematoma, we will help you determine which types of damages you deserve compensation for. We will also help you calculate the exact amount of financial compensation you deserve based on the damages suffered.

San Antonio Cephalohematoma Attorney

If you or your child suffered physically, emotionally, and financially due to birth trauma, you should speak with an experienced birth injury lawyer at Janicek Law. We will listen to your story, investigate your claim, defend your legal rights, and help you determine whether or not you need to take legal action against the negligent medical professional. Call 210-366-4949 to schedule a free consultation with our legal team today.

Multi-Million Dollar Results For Over 30 Years

Schedule a Free Consultation

    
 
 
        
   Yvette Ramirez 
 1 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mr. Andrew Skemp and Gabby his assistant are the best. Very knowledgeable and were amazing in my case. I am very pleased and thankful of the outcome. If I could give more stars I would. I extremely and  highly recommend them.
  
 
       
   Natasha Garza 
 31 August 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an amazing experience with Janicek Law from beginning to end. Karen Rangel recommended us to Cassidy Muniz, and we are so thankful she did. Cassidy assisted myself, my husband, and our two daughters, and all four of us are extremely happy with the experience and outcome.

Cassidy truly went above and beyond for our entire family. She was always responsive, patient, professional, and helpful, and she kept us informed throughout the entire process. Everything went smoothly, we had no issues, and she made what could have been a stressful situation so much easier for us.

The entire team at Janicek Law is amazing, and we felt like we were in great hands from start to finish. We are incredibly grateful to Karen for recommending Cassidy and especially grateful to Cassidy for everything she did for our family.

We would 100% recommend Cassidy and Janicek Law to anyone looking for a team that truly cares about their clients. Thank you all so much for everything! ❤️
  
 
       
   Alex McWhirter 
 18 August 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were referred to Janicek Law firm from a lawyer in Brownsville, who pointed out that they are experts in the field of medical malpractice and I am so grateful. We worked with Andrew and Gaby and they were dedicated and worked hard to get us the best possible outcome. They kept us informed and updated through every step of the process, always with a friendly and very professional disposition. Despite language and distance challenges, they accommodated all of our needs, and I would highly recommend Janicek Law Firm. They made a bad situation better by listening to our concerns, helping us through a sorrowful time for my family, and advising on how to defeat our opponent. For any families that have a beloved and elderly relative who suffered in the hands of callous and neglectful medical institutions, Janicek Law Firm were amazing in advocating for our relative and making these corporate entities accountable. Thank you, Andrew and Gaby, we really appreciated your help!
  
 
       
   Heidi Soto 
 8 August 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mr Bernal and Karen were great. They always kept me up to date on all that was going on at all times. When it came down to mediation Mr Bernal knew exactly what to do and say to make things clear with the insurance company who wanted to take advantage of me. I highly recommend Mr Bernal if you ever are in an accident. He will definitely take care of you.
  
 
       
   Lucy 
 30 July 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am beyond thankful for everyone at Janicek law for the professionalism, dedication, and support you all have showed throughout my lawsuit. From the very beginning, you all made a difficult and stressful situation much easier to navigate! Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions, keeping me informed every step of the way and making this process as stress free as possible! I can without a doubt definitely recommend this law firm!
  
 
       
   Iris Contreras 
 16 July 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have started this review so many times, but every time I do, I realize there simply aren't enough words to thank the people at Janicek Law.
Almost 3 years ago, my world ended. I lost my son, Zayden—the greatest love of my life. My other son, Zy, witnessed the unimaginable that day. He carries those memories with him every single day, and we are forever grateful that he is still here because we very easily could have lost him too. Our family didn't just experience a tragedy—we experienced trauma that changed us forever.
When I first met the team at Janicek Law, I wasn't just grieving. I was broken. I was a mother trying to survive the unthinkable while helping my surviving son heal from something no child should ever witness. I didn't know if I had the strength to keep fighting.
There were so many moments when I wanted to give up. Every deposition, every conversation, every piece of evidence forced me to relive the worst day of my life. I told them I couldn't do it anymore. But they never let me forget why we were fighting. They reminded me that Zayden deserved justice. They reminded me that Zy deserved justice. They believed in my family even when I couldn't believe in myself.
What makes Janicek Law different is that this was never just a job to them. They never made me feel like another client or another case number. They knew my children by name. They celebrated Zayden's life. They cried with us, prayed with us, hugged us, encouraged us, and walked beside us through every heartbreaking step. They carried a piece of this burden with us, and I will never forget that.
Even after the case was over, they didn't disappear. They still answer my calls. They still help me with paperwork. They still check on me. They still make me feel like my family matters. That's something you cannot fake. That's love. Somewhere along the way, I stopped seeing them as "my attorneys" and started seeing them as family. And I truly believe I have a family for life.
No amount of money will ever bring my little boy back. I would trade every penny to hear his laugh one more time. But because of Janicek Law, I have peace knowing that his life mattered, his story was heard, and that they fought for my boys with everything they had.
From the deepest part of a mother's heart... thank you. Thank you for loving my children. Thank you for never giving up on us when I wanted to give up myself. Thank you for standing beside us through the darkest chapter of our lives. You gave my family more than legal representation—you gave us hope, dignity, and people we will love for the rest of our lives. You helped a grieving mother find the strength to be the voice her son no longer had. In a world that can feel so unfair, you reminded me that there are still genuinely good people. We love each and every one of you, and we will never forget what you did for Zayden, for Zy, and for us.❤️
  
 
       
   Destiny Sanchez 
 14 July 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My friend Karen referred us to Janicek law firm and I am so grateful. We worked with cassidy moving forward and she went above and beyond while helping me with my accident case. From the very beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and always available to answer my questions. She kept me informed throughout the entire process and made a stressful situation much easier to handle. Her dedication, hard work, and attention to detail truly made a difference in my case. I am incredibly grateful for everything she did for me and my family. I would highly recommend Cassidy and Janicek Law Firm, who genuinely cares about clients and fights for the best possible outcome. Thank you cassidy for everything!
  
 
       
   Virginia-Ann Bernal 
 8 July 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After my accident, I felt overwhelmed and had no idea what to do next. Choosing Janicek Law Firm was one of the best decisions I could have made. From the very beginning, Philip Bernal,  Cassidy Muniz, and Karen Rangel took the time to explain the process, answer my questions, and make sure I always knew what to expect.

Cassidy and Karen were  absolutely incredible throughout my entire case. They coordinated my medical care, helped with scheduling appointments, communicated with my insurance, and was always available whenever I needed guidance or reassurance. Their compassion and dedication truly made a difficult time so much easier.

The entire team worked hard to build my case, keeping me informed every step of the way, and ultimately secured a settlement I was very happy with. More importantly, they gave me the peace of mind to focus on healing instead of worrying about the legal process.

I can’t thank Philip, Cassidy, Karen and everyone at Janicek Law Firm enough for their professionalism, kindness, and commitment. If you’re looking for a law firm that genuinely cares about its clients, I highly recommend them. THANK YOU SOO MUCH!!
  
 
       
   Corey Sil 
 29 June 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mr. Skemp and Gaby took care of everything and made my suit for Wrongful Death as easy as possible. I couldn’t have done any of this with out them! They honored and represented my Mother to the fullest and for that I am greatful! G. Silvas
  
 
       
   Jasub Baez 
 22 June 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Good lawyers .
  
 
 
 
  
 
   Google rating score: 4.8 of 5, based on 359 reviews

Janicek Law handled my case with such professionalism. I was always kept in the loop about what was going on with my case. Cassidy Muniz is amazing at what she does and I really felt like they actually cared about me and my case. Highly recommend Janicek Law Firm!

I could not be happier with the service and compassion from the Janicek Law Firm. They were friendly, responsive and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. I would give ten stars if I could – They are excellent!

Janicek Law was patient and understanding to my situation – it’s a fight – but they would make my father proud. Thanks you for taking the time to look over my case and speaking up for my family.

Beth and Mona have been truly helpful with our case! They have really done an amazing job. I would highly recommend them to anyone I know.

Incredibly talented and knowledgeable attorneys that will fight negligent nursing homes and bring Justice to the elderly and their families.

I am very happy and pleased with the Janicek Law Firm. I had such a difficult time finding someone to look into my case. The Janicek Law Firm has been very professional and attentive to my questions. They will take the time and review your situation and have been very dedicated in reviewing my case.