Akron Birth Injury Attorney

Representing the Rights of Injured Children and Mothers Throughout Ohio

What is supposed to be an exciting time can turn frightening when a child or mother suffers serious injuries during the birth process. Most people rely on medical professionals to guide them through labor and delivery safely, and when doctors or nurses make errors, injuries can result to a child or a mother. If you or your child suffered an injury during the birthing process, you should not wait to consult with a skilled birth injury attorney in Akron. The Eisen Law Firm is here to assist you now.

Common Birth Injury Causes

Birth injuries can come in many types and forms, as well as many different causes. When a doctor cannot prevent a birth injury no matter how hard they try, they generally cannot be held responsible for the injury caused. However, when a medical professional acts negligently and causes injuries, it constitutes medical malpractice, giving you the right to sue for compensation for all of your losses.

The following are some common causes of birth injuries in medical malpractice claims:

● Failing to perform the proper tests on a pregnant woman

● Failing to identify medical issues in a pregnant woman that could cause complications during birth

● Discharging a woman from the hospital when she is in active labor

● Failing to monitor the vital signs of a mother and child during labor or delivery

● Failing to respond to signs of distress of a mother or child

● Allowing labor and delivery to go on for a dangerous amount of time

● Failing to order a C-section when necessary

● Using birthing tools such as forceps or vacuums in an overly forceful manner

● Failing to address any health conditions of the baby right away

● Failing to monitor the mother post-birth for medical complications

Many of the above can lead to serious brain injuries in a baby, including cerebral palsy. Newborns may face a lifetime of impairments and disabilities they otherwise would not have faced if the birth injury did not occur. Many mothers can suffer debilitating injuries or even death due to birth injuries or post-partum injuries.

Your Rights after a Birth Injury

If you or your child sustained birth-related injuries, you should discuss your legal rights and options with an experienced medical malpractice attorney. If a birth injury happened because of an error on the part of a medical professional, you may have the ability to take legal action to seek compensation for your injury-related losses. Such losses may include:

● Past and future medical and healthcare expenses

● Lost income or future opportunities due to physical or cognitive impairments

● Pain and suffering

● Permanent injuries, disabilities, or disfigurement

● Loss of enjoyment of life

● Wrongful death

Consult with an Akron Birth Injury Lawyer for Free Today

At The Eisen Law Firm, we fight for the maximum compensation clients deserve after a serious birth injury to a child or mother. If you would like to schedule a free case evaluation, please call 216-687-0900 or contact us online today for help.