Birth injuries can be incredibly serious issues that forever impact the victim and his/her family. That’s why it’s important to understand your rights. Some of the most common types of injuries in this category include cerebral palsy, hypoxic and anoxic injuries, Erb’s palsy, eclampsia/preeclampsia, uterine rupture and cesarean birth issues.
Having a child should be a time of joy. If, instead, it turns to sorrow due to a birth injury, you should know that you’re not alone. These injuries are not uncommon, and they are often something that could have been prevented by medical professionals including the nurses and the doctors involved. Don’t believe the lie that what happened was simply unavoidable – that’s often not the whole truth. It’s something designed to keep patients from pursuing a legal claim, and often ends up with the victims left with nothing and wondering how to move forward.
I’m proud to work as a Columbus, Ohio birth injury lawyer. I work hard to ensure that victims and their families receive the help they need and deserve.
Statute of Limitations on Birth Injury
Keep in mind that there is a statute of limitations on birth injury claims. You have a single year to bring legal claims against the responsible individuals before the statute of limitations runs out and prevents you from filing. With that said, your child has until one year after their 18th birthday to pursue a claim. If your child is not considered mentally competent, then it is possible the statute won’t run out at all. I can you decide whether or not your case is a viable one and whether the statute of limitations has run out.
Do you have a claim?
Do you believe that you have a birth injury legal claim to pursue? If so, please reach out to me so we can discuss it today. I have been working with individuals on birth injury claims in Columbus, OH, for more than 40 years years and have the utmost respect for the difficulties you are facing. That’s one of the reasons I give you my personal cell phone number if I take your case. I understand that medical complications often don’t stick to a Monday through Friday, nine to five schedule, and I’ll adjust my schedule to fit yours.
Don’t be worried about the complexity of your case – birth injury claims are difficult by nature, but I have the experience and resources to help you. Keep in mind that these kinds of cases can cost more than $100,000, however I work on a contingency. That means that you don’t pay anything unless you get a recovery – and if you don’t get one, I pay the costs associated with the case.
I know that medical mistakes can happen, and I’m ready to help you move forward. Birth injury claims are something to take seriously, and that’s exactly what I’ll do. If you or someone you love has suffered as a result of a birth injury, I can help. In fact, I’ll Make Them Pay!® Reach out to me today for a free consultation.
