Cincinnati Birth Injury Attorney
PROVEN RESULTS FOR FAMILIES ACROSS OHIO
The Becker Law Firm is recognized among the nation’s leading civil trial practices for complex claims involving medical negligence and preventable birth injuries. If you, your child, or someone you love have suffered a birth injury that could and should have been prevented, our award-winning legal team is available to review your case and discuss how we can help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
The Becker Law Firm Distinctions:
- Nationally recognized birth injury attorneys with over 100 years’ collective experience
- Ohio record for the largest personal injury settlement for a single plaintiff
- Proven success representing children across the U.S., from Maine to Hawaii
- Attorneys who are Registered Nurses with medical expertise
- More than $500M in verdicts and settlements recovered for clients
- Multiple 8-figure settlements in birth injury cases
- Verdicts secured for birth injury victims across Ohio, including millions in cases other Ohio lawyers turned down
The Becker Law Firm was founded in 1980 by Attorney Mike Becker, one of the nation’s most respected civil litigators. A proven advocate for the injured, Attorney Becker is a Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and a member of the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates, an invite-only group reserved for the nation’s top 100 plaintiffs’ attorneys. Together with Partner Romney Cullers, also a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, and our team of award-winning attorneys, Mr. Becker helps families fight for the justice and compensation they deserve.
Contact us online, or call (440) 252-4399 to speak personally with an attorney about your case. We serve birth injury victims throughout Hamilton County, the state of Ohio, and the nation.
What is a Birth Injury?
A birth injury refers to any physical harm or trauma experienced by a newborn during the labor and delivery process. These injuries can range from minor to severe, affecting the baby’s brain, nerves, or other body parts, leading to conditions such as cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, and other long-term disabilities.
For families living in Ohio, understanding birth injuries is crucial in the search for explanations and accountability. If you suspect medical negligence contributed to your child's birth injury, consulting with a knowledgeable Cincinnati birth injury attorney can be an essential step in securing the justice and support your family needs.
Can I File a Birth Injury Lawsuit?
Your right to file a civil lawsuit over a birth injury you believe should have been avoided depends on the unique facts of your case. At The Becker Law Firm, we investigate potential claims to determine whether families may have grounds to pursue legal action.
Though there are different reasons to pursue birth injury lawsuits, they are generally filed over claims that treating medical professionals failed in some capacity to meet the “standard of care” applicable to the situation. In other words, we ask:
Did the medical provider, when treating the patient, fail to act as a reasonably skilled and trained medical provider would have acted under the same or similar circumstances?
If the provider failed to meet their duty of care, there may be a potential case. Because there are many nuances in the law that influence what the duty of care may be in any given situation, however, we encourage families to speak personally with our attorneys to fully vet their claims and explore their available options.
What Are Some Examples of Birth Injury Claims?
Birth injuries happen for many reasons. Some common claims brought in lawsuits include:
- Failures to properly monitor, identify, and respond to fetal distress (oxygen deprivation);
- Improper use of medications or labor-inducing drugs (i.e. Pitocin);
- Failure to perform C-section, delayed C-section;
- Failure to properly manage high-risk birth (i.e. gestational diabetes, infections, etc.);
- Failure to prevent, diagnose, or treat complications (i.e. placental abruption, oxygen deprivation, etc.); and
- Delivery trauma caused by improper use of forceps, vacuums, or applied force.
What Compensation Can I Recover in a Birth Injury Lawsuit?
Birth injury claims provide families with the sense of justice and accountability they deserve, but they are also crucial to recovering financial compensation for damages they have incurred and are likely to incur in the future.
Recoverable damages in birth injury cases may include:
- Past and future pain and suffering
- Emotional suffering, grief, and mental anguish
- Medical bills
- Lost income and lost future earnings
- Future medical expenses
Why You Should Contact The Becker Law Firm
Choosing the right legal representation is a critical step for families coping with the aftermath of a birth injury. At The Becker Law Firm, LPA, we stand out as a trusted ally in these challenging times thanks to our unwavering dedication, vast experience, and proven results.
Some of Our Birth Injury Results Include:
- $25.5 million recovered for a family whose child suffered oxygen deprivation and brain damage when a hospital failed to follow emergency protocol. The case was previously turned down by another law firm, and The Becker Law Firm secured one of the largest malpractice judgments in Ohio history.
- $14.5 million recovered for the family of a baby who suffered severe brain damage resulting in cerebral palsy and cognitive deficits after physicians delayed an emergency C-section. The mother had a history of cesarean births and preterm labor.
- $8 million settlement with a hospital for failure to provide prophylactic antibiotics, resulting in extreme sepsis, hypovolemic shock, and infant brain damage.
Our attorneys utilize both legal and medical expertise, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies in your case. With our history of verdicts and settlements, The Becker Law Firm is committed to pursuing maximum compensation and justice for each client.
If your child has suffered a birth injury, call our team at (440) 252-4399, or contact us online, for a personalized consultation with our award-winning legal team!
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$90 Million Personal Injury
The Becker Law Firm Won a $90 Million Settlement from Anthem Insurance Company on Behalf of the Former Members of a Previous Mutual Company
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$60.7 Million Personal Injury Electrocution Injury
Ohio’s Largest Settlement For Single Plaintiff
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$8.5 Million Electrocution Injury
Please join The Becker Law Firm in recognizing the extraordinary work of Partner, Romney Cullers, for his settlement of $8.5 Million on behalf of the families of two men electrocuted by a downed power line...
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$8.5 Million Personal Injury
30 Year Old Male Married with 2 Kids Struck by Commercial Vehicle that Ran a Stop Sign...
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Your unwavering dedication and expert guidance have truly been a lifesaver. Your sharp legal mind and compassionate heart have made all the difference. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being there for us every step of the way. We are forever grateful Words cannot express our gratitude for everything you have done for us. Your outstanding professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to justice have been nothing short of remarkable. You have given us back our confidence and hope during a difficult time. Thank you for being our champions. Thank you so much.
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We were greeted with professionalism, expertise, compassion, respect, and a desire to provide the best quality of life for our daughter. She was always the top priority. Mr. Becker represented our daughter and family as if it was his own. His staff was equ- Kris Harmon, mother of Perri
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It was an honor having such an experienced lawyer handle my son's cerebral palsy case. He represented us as if he was fighting for his own family member. Everyone at the firm made us feel comfortable about our case. I knew that my son was getting the best representation in Northeast Ohio. The Becker Law Firm is dedicated to bringing justice to their clients. I've already referred families that I know!- Knyesha Washington
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Right from the very beginning of our case, David Skall and his assistant Jean Witt were both extremely kind and compassionate to help us put closure on a wrongful death case involving my father at a care facility. They were quick to answer any questions that we had and they made sure we were kept in the loop of this entire process. even though we were in the middle of a pandemic, David and his team were able to adapt their technology and make it all work out for our benefit. I would strongly recommend them to anyone in need of legal help.- John Z.
Have a Birth Injury Lawsuit in Cincinnati? Call The Becker Law Firm.
The Becker Law Firm has cultivated a reputation as one of Ohio’s leading personal injury law firms, and we have a record of proven success in complex birth injury cases. Our attorneys proudly serve clients throughout Ohio and the U.S., and we accept attorney referrals nationwide. Contact us to discuss a potential case with a birth injury attorney from our firm.