Medina County Birth Injury Attorneys
Representing parents and guardians in birth injury claims
No parent wants to think about their child being injured at birth. Unfortunately, thousands of babies are injured before, during, and after delivery every single year. It is estimated that around 28,000 babies are injured every year due to negligence. Common injuries include cerebral palsy, facial paralysis, and spinal cord injuries. Birth injuries range in severity. Some may resolve in just a few days or weeks, whereas others may result in permanent damage. At The Eisen Law Firm, our Medina County birth injury attorneys are highly experienced in malpractice claims; it’s all we do. We focus on protecting your child’s legal rights so you can focus on providing your child with the care they need.
How Do I Know If My Baby Was Injured at Birth?
Birth injuries, especially those involving brain damage, may be difficult to diagnose at times. Some symptoms, such as seizures, are blatantly obvious. But others, such as fussiness, may seem normal to parents—especially first-time parents. Still other symptoms may take several weeks or months to manifest.
Examples of birth injury symptoms include:
- Arching the back while crying
- High-pitched crying
- Lethargy
- Sensitivity to light
- Excessive drooling
- Difficulty eating, swallowing, or sucking
Symptoms that may show up between the first and second year of life include:
- Difficulties in walking
- Intellectual disabilities
- Poor muscle control
- Speech issues
- Delays in motor skill development
These are just a few of the symptoms that may appear after a birth injury has occurred. Additional symptoms may develop as the child gets older. A pediatrician may be able to provide additional insight into these symptoms. If a child is not reaching certain milestones, parents should discuss the child’s development with a medical professional.
My child was injured at birth. What do I do now?
If you suspect a medical professional’s negligence caused or contributed to your child’s injury, you should immediately consult with a birth injury attorney.
In general, most medical malpractice claims must be filed within a year. However, there is an exception for birth injury claims. With birth injuries, a claim may be filed up and until the child’s 19th birthday. Knowing when to file your birth injury claim is part of what your birth injury lawyer will discuss with you. While you do have until the child’s 19th birthday, you may not want to wait that long. Witnesses may move away, medical practices may close, and a number of other things may occur that make pursuing a birth negligence claim more difficult in later years. Plus, the sooner your case is resolved, the sooner you will be able to put any compensation to good use, ensuring that your baby receives the proper and full care she deserves. So, it is important to meet with an attorney as soon as possible.
If your child has suffered a birth injury, contact our skilled Medina County birth injury attorneys today for guidance
At The Eisen Law Firm, our Ohio birth injury attorneys understand how traumatic these claims are for parents. We aggressively pursue all avenues of recovery to ensure your family obtains the compensation it deserves. To schedule your free consultation with our experienced legal team, call 216-687-0900 or contact us online today. We help families in Medina County and throughout Ohio.