Cleveland Birth Injury Lawyers
Experienced Cleveland Birth Injury Lawyers – Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy Injury Lawyers
The firm of Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy has been advocating for victims of negligence and personal injury since 1928. The current team of 14 attorneys is still dedicated to personal injury cases and has special expertise with medical malpractice and birth injuries. They help clients negotiate settlements and also take lawsuits to court to win jury verdicts. Their proven wins have helped thousands of victims in Cleveland, throughout Ohio, and in other states.
These and many other factors give Cleveland residents reason to turn to Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy:
- Decades of experience working on behalf of personal injury victims in Cleveland
- A reputation for aggressive representation when negotiating with insurance companies
- More than $1 billion recovered for clients
- Multiple wins worth several million dollars
- A team of experts, in addition to attorneys, who are available to investigate and gather evidence
- Free initial consultations and no fees until they win
Cleveland Law Office
The lawyers at Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy represent clients in the area from a convenient location in Cleveland:
600 Superior Avenue E.
Suite 1200
Cleveland, OH 44114
Why Do I Need a Cleveland Birth Injury Lawyer?
There are many reasons to hire a Cleveland birth injury lawyer. You don’t strictly need a lawyer, but you can be taken advantage of by hospitals and insurers without legal representation. You may not even get any compensation.
Birth injuries are serious and often result in lasting disabilities. Many children with birth injuries need lifelong care and will never be independent. You need a lawyer on the side of your child and family for many reasons:
- This is a confusing time, and you want to focus on your child. Knowing what to do about negligence is tough right now. A lawyer will clarify your options and look over your case for free.
- Your child could need care for life as well as ongoing treatment. These costs add up quickly.
- If your child has serious disabilities, you may no longer be able to work. You may need to stay home and care for them.
- Birth injury law firms have access to medical experts who can provide evaluations, treatment, and testimony.
- An insurance company may contact you to offer a quick settlement. This is almost always lower than the amount a lawyer can help you get.
- A lawsuit may be the only way to recover damages to pay medical bills and other expenses. A lawyer can take your case to court if it comes to that.
- Whether you get a settlement or a jury award, a lawyer will find hidden costs and make sure you get the compensation your child needs.
Cleveland Birth Injury Settlements and Verdicts
These examples show you what a good lawyer or experienced birth injury law firm can do for your family. Every case is unique and has individual factors that affect the outcome.
These other cases cannot predict what will happen in yours, but they can be useful for showing you what is possible:
- $8.5 Million Verdict for Severe Disabilities. A Cleveland-area family won this jury award after their baby suffered birth injuries resulting in permanent brain damage. The baby needs tube feeding and lifelong care. They will never be independent. The baby was not breathing when born, yet nurses waited several minutes to call in the team for resuscitation.
- $7.7 Million Award for Cerebral Palsy. Another baby suffered because medical professionals delayed action. They didn’t get the mother into labor and delivery in a timely fashion, which led to a 20-minute delay in getting a C-section. The baby now has cerebral palsy and is cognitively impaired as a result.
- $4 Million Settlement for Delayed C-Section. Doctors waited two hours after first detecting bradycardia on a fetal monitor to perform a C-section to deliver the baby. This delay led to a uterine abruption and brain damage. The baby has cerebral palsy and mild cognitive impairments.
- $2.5 Million Settlement for Birth Asphyxia. Fetal heart monitors showed abnormalities and deterioration in the baby’s heart rate during labor. The physician there failed to act quickly or to notify the patient’s doctor. The baby’s heart stopped for nearly ten minutes and suffered brain damage and resulting cerebral palsy.
If your child suffered similarly serious birth injuries, talk to a lawyer. A good Cleveland birth injury lawyer can tell you if you have a case to sue and recover damages. They will represent you and fight on behalf of your child.