Ohio Birth Injury Attorney
We know the profound impact a birth injury can have on a child's life and the entire family. That's why we fight for full compensation for long-term medical care and other damages. Facing a birth injury? Trust Gervelis Law Firm to advocate for your family's needs. Our experienced Ohio birth injury lawyers handle cases involving cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, shoulder dystocia, and more. Contact us for a free consultation.
Legally Reviewed by:
Mark S. Gervelis, Esq.
Last Updated:
- November 20, 2024
Nothing matters more to a new parent than having a healthy and happy baby. Unfortunately, not all births go according to plan. That’s why it’s important to have an experienced, Ohio birth injury attorney on your side when dealing with such a serious situation.
At the Gervelis Law Firm, we are committed to achieving justice for victims of birth injuries in Ohio. Often, birth injuries are completely preventable. When that happen, we believe negligent health care professionals must be held accountable for their actions.
We’re honored to handle these complex cases because we know the stakes are so high. A birth injury can not only affect a child’s entire life. A serious birth injury can impact the lives of entire families. That’s why we work so hard on such important legal cases. You can count on the Gervelis Law Firm when it matters most.
What type of birth injury are you dealing with?
Our Ohio birth injury attorneys handle a wide variety of birth injury cases, including claims involving:
- Cerebral palsy
- Erb’s palsy
- Pelvic distortion
- Shoulder dystocia
- Fetal monitoring
- Developmental impairments
Whatever type of birth injury your family is dealing with in Ohio, make sure you take your child’s injury seriously right from the start. Make sure you talk to an experienced Ohio birth injury lawyer at the Gervelis Law Firm. We can help you every step of the way.
Birth Injuries: Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
At Gervelis Law Firm, our attorneys understand hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and its causes. HIE is caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain during birth. The result can be significant development delays and cerebral palsy. A baby and his or her family face many years of medical issues as a result of this type of birth injury.
If it is determined that hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy was the result of mistakes by a medical provider before or during birth, you may be able to seek compensation for your child. Call the Gervelis Law Firm to speak with one of our birth injury lawyers.
Our birth injury attorneys fight for cerebral palsy victims
Cerebral palsy, one of the most common of all congenital disorders, is often caused by injuries to the central nervous system before or during birth. If your baby is suffering from cerebral palsy, you need to speak to a lawyer about your legal options.
There are many reasons why – before, during and after birth – that can contribute to the onset of cerebral palsy, including:
- Before delivery: infection, stroke, diabetes and hyperthyroidism
- During delivery: lack of oxygen reaching the fetus
- After delivery: stroke or infection
The cost of doing even the simplest things in life can increase dramatically when someone suffers from cerebral palsy or another life-altering birth injury. That’s why we vigorously seek full compensation for long-term medical care, as well as compensation for current medical expenses and other damages. Your family’s best interests come first here.
Why do birth injuries happen?
Birth injuries happen for many different reasons. In many cases, birth injuries occur due to mistakes made by medical professionals before, during or soon after the birth of a child. When this happens, it’s our job to hold medical professionals responsible for their actions.
Doctors, surgeons or other medical workers responsible for caring for you or your child sometimes fail to follow the necessary procedures or protocols, resulting in your child’s injury. In these cases, we can build a medical malpractice case on behalf of your family.
Some law firms avoid these challenging legal cases but we thrive on them. That’s because we know how important your child’s birth injury is to you. As your lawyer, you can count on us to find the facts that matter to build the strongest possible legal case. We frequently consult with medical experts in these cases. We know how to negotiate with doctors, hospitals and insurance companies. If they refuse to cooperate, we will be prepared to take them to court on your behalf.
Get the help you need from a birth injury lawyer who gets results
There’s no time to waste when it comes to birth injury cases in Ohio. If your birth injury was the result of medical negligence, you may only have one year to take legal action against the doctor or surgeon responsible for your child’s birth injury. This short deadline – known as the statute of limitations – is very firm for medical malpractice cases in Ohio.
Fortunately, you don’t have to fight for your child’s rights on your own. Simply contact the Gervelis Law Firm and schedule your free case evaluation today. Our Ohio birth injury lawyers handle cases throughout the state. Get the help your family deserves. Call or contact us online right now. We can help you.
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