Seasoned Ohio Birth Injury Attorneys
Birth injuries can be incredibly devastating for Ohio families, turning what should be a joyous occasion into a difficult and emotional time. The medical malpractice lawyers at Goldstein & Goldstein, Attorneys at Law, know what you are going through and offer critical legal guidance.
We understand the profound impact negligent birth injuries can have on families, and we offer support and legal experience to help you seek justice. Based in Beachwood, Ohio, our firm offers free consultations and compassionate legal services.
With over 20 years of experience, a record of over $70 million recovered and recognition for our results, we bring proven performance and a steady commitment to helping families move forward. Call us today for a free consultation – no fees unless our team wins your case.
Medical Negligence Can Lead To Birth Injuries For Mothers And Infants
Birth injuries often result from preventable medical errors during pregnancy, labor or delivery. These situations may involve failures in care that affect both the infant and the mother, including diagnostic errors, delayed responses to complications or improper medical techniques.
Common forms of negligence that can lead to injury include:
- Failure to monitor fetal distress: Missing signs of oxygen deprivation or abnormal heart rate
- Improper use of delivery tools: Misuse of forceps or vacuum extractors, causing nerve damage or trauma
- Delayed C-section decisions: Waiting too long to respond to complications during labor
- Medication errors: Incorrect dosages that impact the health of the mother or child
- Failure to manage maternal complications: Issues such as excessive bleeding or untreated conditions during delivery
These failures can lead to serious injuries such as cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, fractures, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and facial nerve damage. Many of these conditions require ongoing medical care and can have long-term consequences for both the child and the family.
Our Birth Injury Attorneys Have Recovered Millions For Our Clients
At Goldstein & Goldstein, Attorneys at Law, our birth injury attorneys are committed to helping families hold negligent healthcare providers accountable and pursue meaningful compensation. We take a thorough, detail-focused approach to every case, working with qualified medical professionals to understand what went wrong and how it impacted your family.
Our team has secured significant results for clients across Ohio, including:
- $5.8 million settlement for a birth injury case involving cerebral palsy
- $3.2 million settlement for a child who suffered Erb’s palsy
- $2.5 million settlement for a newborn who experienced HIE due to delayed delivery
These outcomes reflect a consistent focus on achieving results that support long-term care, recovery and financial stability for families facing the lasting effects of a birth injury.
Proven Birth Injury Attorneys. Compassionate Service. Call Today.
If your family was impacted by a birth injury, our caring attorneys are ready to help. Contact us today at 216-706-9664 or online for a free consultation with a skilled lawyer in our Beachwood office.