Can You Sue a Hospital for a Birth Injury? Understanding Your Rights
Understanding Your Potential Claim: A birth injury can be a devastating experience for a family, leading to significant physical and emotional distress. Determining if you can successfully sue a hospital for a birth injury involves a complex legal analysis, considering various factors specific to your situation. At Albenze Law Group, we understand the challenges faced by families grappling with the aftermath of a hospital-related birth injury. Our experienced Ohio attorneys specialize in medical malpractice cases, particularly those involving negligence during childbirth.
Key Factors in Medical Malpractice Cases: To assess your potential claim, we meticulously investigate the circumstances surrounding your child’s injury. This includes examining the following:
- Standard of Care: We determine whether the hospital and its medical staff adhered to the accepted standard of care during your delivery. This involves evaluating whether the medical professionals followed established protocols, utilized appropriate equipment, and provided adequate monitoring.
- Negligence: We assess whether the hospital’s actions (or inactions) fell below the expected standard of care. This could involve errors in diagnosis, improper administration of medication, failure to respond to warning signs, or inadequate training of medical staff.
- Causation: A crucial element is establishing a direct link between the hospital’s negligence and your child’s injury. We work with medical experts to build a strong case demonstrating that the negligence caused your child’s harm.
- Damages: We explore the extent of your damages, which may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
Specific Types of Birth Injuries We Handle: Albenze Law Group has a proven track record in handling various birth injury claims, including, but not limited to:
- Brachial Plexus Injuries: These injuries occur when the nerves in the baby’s shoulder are damaged during delivery.
- Shoulder Dystocia: This occurs when the baby’s shoulder gets stuck during vaginal delivery.
- Hemorrhage: Excessive bleeding during or after delivery can result from negligent care.
- Neonatal Cerebral Palsy: Brain damage resulting from oxygen deprivation or trauma during birth.
Why Choose Albenze Law Group? Our “Award-Winning Service” and “Years of Experience” provide you with the confidence that your case is in capable hands. We utilize a “Personalized Approach,” tailoring our legal strategy to your specific needs. Serving Elyria, Ohio, and surrounding communities, we leverage our “Specialized Expertise” in medical malpractice to maximize your chances of success. Contact us today for a free consultation.
