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Birth Injuries Lawyers

Birth Injuries

Standing With Families After Preventable Birth Injuries

When medical mistakes during childbirth cause lifelong harm, we stand with families seeking answers, accountability, and justice. Free consultation. No fees unless we win.

If your child or loved one suffered a birth injury because of a doctor’s or hospital’s mistake, you may have the right to pursue compensation. Our medical malpractice lawyers focus on helping families navigate the medical, emotional, and financial challenges that follow preventable birth injuries. We fight to hold negligent providers accountable, so families can focus on care, stability, and the future.

What is a Birth Injury and Medical Malpractice?

A birth injury happens when there is harm to the baby or mother during childbirth. In many cases, birth injuries are the result of medical malpractice or medical negligence. Common causes include:

  • Errors in delivery, such as improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction.
  • Failure to monitor the baby’s health, especially in cases of oxygen deprivation.
  • Delayed C-sections that lead to complications.
  • Medication errors, such as incorrect dosages of drugs.
  • Failure to diagnose conditions like gestational diabetes or preeclampsia, leading to complications during labor.

Birth injuries often occur when a medical professional fails to meet the accepted standard of care during childbirth. Deviations from accepted standards in medical care are considered medical malpractice, as they represent a failure to provide the level of care expected in the medical community.

If your baby or loved one has been harmed by poor medical care or medical negligence, or if your infant was lost in a case of wrongful death caused by a medical provider, our personal injury lawyers are here to help you pursue justice and seek full compensation.

Why Choose Rectifi, Powered by DiCello Levitt?

  • Experienced and Compassionate: Our medical malpractice lawyers are based in the state of Ohio and bring years of legal experience in handling personal injury cases. We have a strong track record representing personal injury victims and focus exclusively on medical negligence cases, ensuring specialized knowledge and dedicated advocacy. We approach each case with care and respect for your family’s needs.
  • Fight for Justice: We believe in holding medical professionals accountable for their mistakes. Our lawyers, including experienced medical malpractice lawyers, guide clients through the complex legal process, assess claims, and work tirelessly to secure compensation for injuries caused by medical errors or reckless medical practices. Whether your case is an individual medical malpractice claim or a broader medical malpractice suit brought with others who have also been harmed, we are here to fight for the justice you deserve.
  • Proven Track Record: Our Cleveland-area trial lawyers have recovered millions for injured clients in handling their legal matters, helping them get compensation for medical bills, long-term care, lost wages, pain and suffering, and doing our best to ensure that those responsible for the hurt of injured people are held accountable.
  • No Fees Unless We Win: We offer a free consultation and work on a contingency basis, meaning you only pay us if we win your case.

Who We Help

We work with families who have been impacted by birth injuries, including:

  • Babies with birth trauma, such as cerebral palsy, brain damage, or Erb’s palsy.
  • Mothers who sustained injuries during labor or delivery, including spinal cord injuries, uterine rupture, or perineal tears.
  • Families seeking compensation for lifelong care, including medical treatment, therapies, and support.

Your Legal Options

If your baby or loved one has been harmed by your medical provider, you may be entitled to file a medical malpractice claim to:

  • Recover compensation for the cost of medical care, surgeries, therapies, and other ongoing care.
  • Hold negligent medical professionals accountable for their mistakes.
  • Support your family’s future by obtaining financial compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, and long-term care.

You should not have to suffer the consequences of someone else’s negligence alone.

Navigating Insurance Company Negotiations

When you’re facing the aftermath of medical negligence, dealing with an insurance company can feel overwhelming. Insurance companies are often focused on protecting their bottom line, not on providing fair compensation to injured clients. That’s why having a law firm with a comprehensive understanding of medical malpractice claims is essential.

Our medical malpractice attorneys are well versed in the key elements of Ohio medical malpractice cases and know how insurance companies operate. These companies may use tactics such as delaying responses, making low settlement offers, or questioning the validity of your medical malpractice claim. Without experienced medical malpractice lawyers on your side, it’s easy to feel pressured into accepting less than you deserve.

At Rectifi, we fight aggressively for our clients’ best interests. Our trial attorneys gather all necessary evidence, consult with medical professionals, and build a compelling case to support your claim. We understand the nuances of medical negligence litigation and are committed to ensuring that insurance companies are held accountable.

Navigating insurance company negotiations requires both legal experience and a strategic approach. Our medical malpractice attorneys are dedicated to securing fair compensation for injured clients, whether through negotiation or, if necessary, in the courtroom. We offer a free consultation to discuss your case and explain how we can help you through every step of the process.

If you or a loved one has suffered due to medical negligence, don’t let insurance companies dictate the outcome. Contact our team of medical malpractice lawyers today to schedule your free initial consultation and take the first step toward justice and full compensation.

What to Expect When You Contact Us for a Free Initial Consultation

  • Free Consultation: We offer a free initial consultation with no obligation. You will have the opportunity to speak directly with an attorney during this consultation. We’ll listen to your story and explain your legal options in plain language.
  • Clear Advice: Our trial attorneys have experience working with injured victims harmed by poor medical care and will help you understand your rights and the best way to move forward.
  • No Upfront Fees: We work on a contingency basis, which means you pay us only if we win your case.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers FAQ

What if the injury happened years ago?

If you or your loved one suffered a birth injury or medical malpractice years ago, you may still have time to file a claim. Ohio law allows extended time periods in certain cases, so don’t wait to seek legal advice.

Will my case go to court?

Not all medical malpractice claims and wrongful death claims go to trial. Many settle outside of court, but if a trial is necessary, our national trial lawyers are prepared to fight for you in the courtroom.

Can I sue a doctor or hospital for a birth injury?

Yes, if medical professionals or hospitals were negligent in providing care, you can file a medical malpractice suit and seek compensation for the harm caused.

What steps should I take if my infant or loved one was seriously injured due to medical negligence?

If your infant or loved one was seriously injured due to medical negligence, start by seeking immediate medical care and prioritizing their ongoing treatment.

As soon as possible, gather and preserve medical records, test results, bills, and discharge notes, and write down what happened while details are still fresh. Avoid giving recorded statements or signing documents from hospitals or insurance companies before understanding your rights.

Speaking with an experienced medical negligence or birth injury attorney can help you understand whether malpractice may have occurred, what steps to take next, and how to protect your family’s legal and financial interests.

How long do families have to start a birth injury lawsuit in Ohio?

The birth injury statute sets specific deadlines for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. While a standard medical malpractice claim must usually begin within one year, birth injury cases involving a child's injury often allow for more time because the harm might not be clear immediately after the child's birth. However, waiting too long can make it harder to gather medical records and evidence from the labor and delivery. We suggest speaking with a birth injury attorney as soon as you suspect a preventable medical mistake caused your child to suffer harm.

What kind of evidence is needed to prove a birth injury claim?

To build a strong case, a legal team must prove that medical professionals failed to provide proper medical care during the birthing process. Many times, that means a deep review of medical records, to see if the medical team failed to recognize fetal distress or treat maternal infections that led to serious injuries. An experienced birth injury lawyer works with experts to show how a medical professional's negligence resulted in a brain injury or other types of birth injuries.

Can a family recover money for future medical expenses?

Yes, birth injury lawsuit settlements often include money for the lifelong medical care a child might need. If a serious birth injury like cerebral palsy or a permanent brain injury occurs, the child deserves financial support for therapies, specialized equipment, and home modifications.

What are the most common birth injuries caused by a medical mistake?

They include oxygen deprivation leading to a brain injury, physical trauma from the birth canal, or nerve damage like Erb's palsy. Other birth injuries result from a failure to monitor the baby or a failure to recognize fetal distress during labor and delivery.

How does a birth injury attorney work to prove negligence?

Birth injury attorneys spend time investigating every detail of the labor and delivery to find where the medical mistake caused harm. We compare the actions of the doctor or nurses against accepted safety rules to see if they provided proper medical care.

Does a birth injury lawsuit cover harm to both the mother and the baby?

Yes, a birth injury lawsuit can address injuries that affected both the mother and the baby during a difficult delivery. Maternal infections, physical trauma, or internal bleeding caused by a medical mistake during the birthing process are all valid reasons for a claim.

Why should a family choose a birth injury law firm instead of a general lawyer?

Birth injury cases are much more complex than standard personal injury claims and require an attorney with specific technical knowledge. Experienced birth injury law firms have the resources to pay for expert witnesses and analyze complicated medical records involving fetal distress or maternal infections. Because the serious injuries often require lifelong medical care, you need a legal team that knows how to win against hospital insurance companies.

Contact us today for a free consultation with a medical malpractice attorney or member of their team. Let us help you explore whether a birth injury claim may be appropriate for your family.

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