KNR Attorney Genevieve Vince Advises Two Ways Accident Victims Can Take Charge of their Case After an Accident
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Nothing is more important to you than the well-being of your family, which is why we trust our doctors and medical professionals to take proper steps to prevent unnecessary harm from being inflicted on us and our children.
Birth injuries, regardless of the steps taken, can still occur. Every birth injury is unique, and both the mother and newborn can be seriously injured, so it’s important to act without delay if your child sustains a birth injury. Your case can be complex, and you may be uncertain as to what steps you need to take to seek compensation. Our Toledo birth injury lawyers have years of experience investigating medical malpractice incidents and recovering damages for the victims. We know how to help your family through every step of the recovery process.
Contact Kisling, Nestico & Redick to speak with a lawyer about your options after a birth injury. We have helped many victims of medical malpractice in Toledo. Contact us today at (419) 324-8205.
Doctors and nurses must take many steps in order to prevent an accident that causes harm during your pregnancy or the birth of your child. This includes your OB-GYN, supporting hospital staff, and pharmacists attending to your prescriptions.
Injuries to a newborn can come in many different forms, and sometimes they are not noticeable for an extended period of time after birth. The only way to make sure your family received the appropriate compensation is for your lawyer to work closely with medical professionals to understand the complete scope of the physical damage done.
Our attorneys have represented many clients who have a loved one that was harmed in a birth accident. Some of the most common injuries that we have seen include:
Hospitals in northwest Ohio with the most deliveries include Mercy Children’s Hospital and ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital in Toledo. While most deliveries occur without doctor error, the Centers for Disease Control reports that there has been a growing trend in birth injuries over the last two decades.
Approximately seven out of 1,000 births experience a preventable birth injury. However, this statistic only includes known reported cases. Many issues of medical malpractice go unreported.
This is in part due to the fact that victims are not fully aware of their injuries, or they do not have any way of knowing the extent of the damage they sustained.
Doctors and medical staff must make sure that all reasonable steps are taken to protect a mother and newborn before, during, and after delivery. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and some of the common causes of birth injuries are:
Birth injuries require proper medical assistance without delay. However, things can be very complicated, and your doctor or medical staff may be concerned about their liability to pay damages.
Your case can be complicated and you cannot wait for your family to receive help. It’s important to have a skilled lawyer experienced in medical malpractice cases involving birth accidents.
Our Toledo birth injuries lawyers will do the following as we represent your family in a medical negligence case:
Ohio’s statute of limitations will affect your case for damages after a birth injury impacts you and your family. It states that you have one year to file a claim for damages after a medical error occurred. This narrow window to act is meant to protect doctors, hospitals, and the medical industry as a whole.
Given the complexity of these cases, you must contact a skilled birth injury attorney without delay. Your case will require extensive investigations, hearings, and consultations with experts. A knowledgeable Ohio medical malpractice lawyer will understand how the statute of limitations applies to you.
For example, there are numerous exceptions to the one-year limit to file a claim. Two of the most common exceptions that apply to birth injury cases are:
Birth injuries can greatly impact your child’s life. It’s important to act quickly in order to recover compensation and help your family move forward. However, these cases are complex and it’s understandable for anyone to be uncertain about what to do.
Our birth injury lawyers in Toledo have helped many victims who find themselves in this position. We know how to gather and review all relevant evidence and determine exactly who owes you damages.
Building a strong case can take time, and we encourage you to contact our office as soon as possible.
The legal team at Kisling, Nestico & Redick has represented many medical malpractice victims throughout Ohio. Contact us to speak with a knowledgeable and compassionate personal injury lawyer in Toledo. Contact us today at (419) 324-8205.