Ohio Birth Injury Lawyers

Experienced Ohio Birth Injury Lawyers – Gervelis Law Firm

The Gervelis Law Firm is well known in Ohio for reaching every corner of the state to help victims of personal injury and medical malpractice. The experienced team of four lawyers has expertise in helping families win compensation for babies born with birth injuries.

They are always prepared to take a client’s case to court if that’s what it takes to get a fair amount. Each client gets one-on-one, personalized attention for the best possible outcome.

Ohio residents and families victimized by medical negligence may turn to the Gervelis Law Firm for their reach, dedication, experience, and more:

• Decades of experience working in Ohio and fighting for victims
• A sole dedication to personal injury cases, including birth injuries
• A seasoned team of lawyers who are also trial attorneys
• A staff investigator to gather evidence and help build a strong case
• Free case evaluations
• At-home and in-hospital meetings available

When Do I Need to Talk to an Ohio Birth Injury Lawyer?

You need to talk to an Ohio birth injury lawyer if your child suffered significant harm during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. If your child’s injuries will be permanent, are disabling, or will seriously impair their quality of life, you may be entitled to compensation.

Without a legal or medical degree, it’s tough to know when a medical mistake is negligent. For this reason, it’s important to talk to an expert attorney. They have the experience with previous clients in similar situations to be able to evaluate your case.

If a lawyer thinks you have a case for negligence, they can do several things to help you: explain your options, give you advice about which to choose, negotiate a settlement, and litigate in court for a jury award. But, most of all, a lawyer gives you the best chance of recovering the damages that will provide for your child’s care.

How to Work Together with Your Birth Injury Legal Team

When you hire a birth injury lawyer or firm, you’re working with an expert. Your lawyer will know what to do every step of the way, but they also need your input and assistance. So work with your lawyer as part of a team for the best outcome. This means:

• Being in regular communication with your legal time
• Being easy to contact
• Staying up to date on the case
• Providing quick answers to questions
• Providing important information, like medical records and bills

Ohio Laws to Know

A few Ohio laws may be important in your case. These laws govern how and when personal injury lawsuits proceed, which means they are relevant to birth injury cases. Your lawyer can further explain the laws and what they mean to you:[1]

• Time Limits for Filing. Ohio’s statute of limitations on filing personal injury suits is two years. If you try to file more than two years after a doctor’s mistakes harmed your baby, the court may throw out your lawsuit.
• Shared fault in recovering damages. Ohio courts follow the shared fault rule, sometimes called comparative negligence. It states that the court will reduce your jury award by the degree to which you are to blame for the incident. For example, if the court finds you to be 10% to blame, it will reduce your damages by 10%.
• Caps on damages. Non-economic damages are the costs not related to actual expenses. These include things like pain and suffering or loss of companionship. Ohio limits these damages in many personal injury cases to $350,000. Exceptions include substantial deformities, loss of a limb, or loss of independence. Many exceptions apply in cases of birth injuries, so the cap may not affect you or your child.

Having a baby only to find out they have serious and permanent disabilities is devastating. You want the best for your child, and that may mean working with Ohio birth injury lawyers to hold doctors and hospitals accountable. Contact a lawyer to find out if you have a case and what your options are.