Summit County Birth Injury Attorneys

Protecting the rights of injured babies

The birth of a child should be a time to celebrate. Unfortunately, for many parents, the birth of a child is traumatic due to a medical professional’s negligence. Approximately 28,000 babies are born with a birth injury every single year—that’s equivalent to three birth injuries every hour of every day. Many birth injuries are entirely preventable. At The Eisen Law Firm, our birth injury attorneys have represented injured babies and their families in a variety of claims. Our Summit County birth injury attorneys know how to pinpoint birth negligence by examining medical records and other evidence. Our attorneys hold medical professionals liable when they cause harm to others.

What is a birth negligence claim?

In a birth negligence claim, it is alleged that the negligence of a medical professional is directly responsible for the injuries a baby has suffered. Perhaps the medical professional did not recognize the signs of distress in the baby before delivery, or perhaps the mother’s doctor did not catch a life-threatening condition during the pregnancy. If these errors or omissions harmed the baby, a birth negligence claim may be appropriate.

Common birth injuries

Although there is a wide range of injuries that may occur in a birth, there are several injuries that are commonly seen in these negligence cases. These include:

• Brachial plexus injuries: These are injuries that occur to the nerves that originate from the top of the spine and travel to the hands, arms, and shoulders. In extreme cases, paralysis may result.

• Fractures: Fractures of the collarbone are especially common in difficult births.

• Perinatal asphyxia: If the baby does not receive enough oxygen during birth and delivery, serious complications may result, such as paralysis or even death.

• Intracranial hemorrhages: These occur when there is bleeding under the skull.

• Spinal cord injuries: Spinal cord injuries may occur in especially difficult births. Spinal cord injuries may be treatable and the baby may fully recover, or they may result in permanent disability.

• Cerebral palsy: Cerebral palsy is an incurable condition that may be caused by birth negligence. Brain injuries and a lack of oxygen have been linked to cerebral palsy.

What should I do if I think my child’s injury was caused by a medical professional?

If you are concerned that your baby’s birth injury was caused by a medical professional, you should seek guidance from an experienced birth injury attorney to ensure you understand your legal rights. Birth injury attorneys carefully study medical records and other types of evidence to determine if and how a medical professional’s negligence caused a birth injury.

When you meet with a birth injury attorney, make sure you provide all documents that you have—birth records, photographs, pediatrician records, and any other documents that may be relevant to the claim. If you don’t have these materials, don’t worry, an experienced birth injury attorney will know what to get and how to get it.

There are deadlines in place that limit how long you have to file a claim, so contact our skilled Summit County birth injury attorneys today

While you officially have until your child’s 19^th birthday to file suit, there are many strategic reasons for not waiting that long. It is wise to consult with an experienced Summit County birth injury attorney as soon as possible. To schedule your free consultation with the Eisen Law Firm and learn about your legal options, call 216-687-0900 or contact us online today.