Birth injuries are very serious and should be taken seriously, even if they are not life-threatening. Due to this seriousness, birth injuries may require an increased amount of time to resolve. It should be noted that there is no set time limit in waiting for a resolution to a birth injury lawsuit, but generally, lawsuits can take anywhere between a few months to 1-2 years and sometimes up to 5 years because they need complex testimonies from witnesses who were present during the incident as well as extensive medical records and evidence from hospitals involved in the incident.