The Becker Law Firm | Ohio Birth Injury Attorneys
Summary
Main Office
50 Public Square
Suite 3500
Cleveland,
OH 44113
440-372-0810
Years of Experience
33
Practice Areas
Geographies
Office Locations
Main Office
50 Public Square
Suite 3500
Cleveland, OH 44113
Elyria Office
134 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
Focused on birth injury, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death claims
Our attorneys have helped thousands of families through our legal practice, and we have helped scores of families obtain financial compensation for birth injuries caused by medical malpractice, from failure to prevent fetal hypoxia to permanent injuries caused by shoulder dystocia. We are known for taking on challenging cases and obtaining significant — in some cases record-setting —results for our clients. In addition to birth injury claims, we also represent clients in personal injury and medical malpractice cases involving catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death caused by negligence.
Articles Written
When Failure to Diagnose a Stroke Causes Harm
Created On: 05/14/2012
The failure to diagnose a stroke can lead to devastating consequences. If you or a loved one was the victim of medical negligence, you could be entitled to compensation.
When You Need to File a Pharmacist Malpractice Claim
Created On: 04/27/2012
When you have suffered serious or life-threatening injuries related to prescription medication, you may have the right to pursue a pharmacist malpractice claim. Pharmacists can be held liable if it can be demonstrated they acted in a careless or reckless manner.
Pharmacist's Duty of Care to a Patient
A Look at Birth Injury Cases
Created On: 08/22/2011
While most doctors and hospitals take every possible measure to ensure a safe and healthy birth, occasionally mistakes or miscommunication can lead to the unintended harm of a newborn baby. In some of these cases, the hospital or staff can be held legally liable for the damages caused in a medical malpractice lawsuit.
A Look at the Apgar Score in Birth Injury Cases
Created On: 07/15/2011
The Apgar score is a measure of the health of a newborn baby. In a birth injury case, it may be used as evidence to support or refute a claim of medical negligence.
Case History
Birth Asphyxia and Brain Damage
Practice Area: Brain Injury
Description: Sara was a full-term fetus and the first child for her parents. She went to the ABC Hospital for the management of her labor which was induced. The obstetrical nurse mismanaged the induction over a 10 to 12 hour time period which resulted in severe asphyxia and permanent brain injury. Sara went on to sustain profound cerebral palsy and severe development delays.
Outcome: Hospital's Nurses Negligently Managed The Patient's Induction Resulting In Severe Birth Asphyxia And Brain Damage Settlement Amount: $6,500,000.00 Settlement Date: 12/2002
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Lawyers
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Locations : Cleveland, OH; Elyria, OH
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Brain Injury, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accident, Wrongful Death, Construction Injury