Birth Injuries

Toledo and Northwest Ohio Birth Injury Lawyer

The injury or death of a child is a parent’s worst nightmare. When that injury or death occurs because of medical malpractice on the part of a physician, nurse-midwife, or other medical professional, parents need someone to turn to. At our law firm, our attorneys have been helping parents for more than 30 years. We file suits for compensation that will allow them to take care of their child and move forward with their lives. If your child suffered a birth injury or died because of medical malpractice, contact a lawyer who knows what you are going through and how to help. Call us to schedule a free initial consultation.

Causes of Birth Injuries

Our clients have been families whose babies have experienced oxygen deprivation during birth, with resulting brain injuries. We also represent families whose children suffered injuries to the nerves of their arms and shoulders. Undiagnosed pre-eclampsia has caused avoidable injuries or death to mothers; we have represented them or their surviving families.

In our experience, such injuries are caused by a wide range of negligent medical errors, including:

• Failure to timely do a c-section
• Failure to estimate the size of the baby accurately
• Failure to recognize fetal distress
• Misuse of tools such as forceps and vacuum extractors
• Failure to recognize cord problems during birth and apply manipulative techniques
• Failure to monitor
• Misdiagnosis of problems with the mother or fetus during pregnancy
• Failure to diagnose genetic problems in utero or at birth

Consequences of Birth Injuries

Negligent actions such as these may cause hypoxia, or lack of oxygen to the brain. Other injuries include direct trauma to the brain, Erb’s palsy, cerebral palsy, shoulder dystocia, and brachial plexus injuries. Many birth injuries result in long term or permanent disability to the child. The cost of long-term care for children with such injuries can bankrupt a family. Call an attorney who understands the need for compensation in these cases and has the resources and experience to obtain it.

Contact a birth injury lawyer if your baby was injured or died at birth. Our law firm has many medical experts and specialists to evaluate your case, identify the responsible parties, and determine the cost of the injury to your child.