Key Takeaways
- Not every birth injury arises from medical negligence, but many do, whether the injury happened in utero, during delivery, or shortly after birth.
- Birth injury claims fall under medical malpractice, and most malpractice claims in Beaverton and Oregon name entities rather than people as defendants.
- Birth injuries can include broken bones, nerve damage, brain hypoxia, cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, brachial plexus injuries, and fetal death.
- Hospitals and birthing centers are often vicariously liable for their employees, but a claim against an independent contractor may go through that individual’s insurance.
- In some cases, such as those involving a defective medical device, a third party might share liability.
The last thing you might expect to face as a new parent is the diagnosis of a birth injury. If you find out your child suffered an injury in utero, during labor and delivery, or shortly after birth, consider the possibility of medical malpractice. Although not every birth injury arises from medical negligence, many do.
The lawyers at Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC can review your case and let you know if you have grounds for a lawsuit against a health care provider. If so, our Beaverton birth injury lawyers can help you fight for fair compensation. Start your case with a free consultation. Call (503) 226-6361 today.
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What Makes Us Different?
- We are experienced lawyers with excellent reputations among our peers and many well-respected organizations. We have more than a century of combined experience.
- We have proven our capabilities in and out of the courtroom. Our law firm has obtained impressive settlements and verdicts using aggressive legal strategies.
- We are always honest and upfront with our birth injury clients, keeping families informed about the statuses of their claims at every step.
- We take on Beaverton birth injury claims for clients on a contingency fee basis. You will only pay attorney’s fees for our services if we win your case.
“At Paulson Coletti, ‘liberty and justice for all’ is more than just a phrase – it is our mandate. Our team of trial lawyers is driven to pursue justice for the injured, ensuring that the responsible parties are held accountable. Whether your case settles or goes to trial, you can trust our Oregon personal injury lawyers to be the legal advocates you need so your voice can be heard.”
Why You Need a Beaverton Birth Injury Lawyer
Birth injury claims fall under the umbrella of medical malpractice. Medical malpractice is the complicated area of law dealing with the negligence of health care practitioners and providers. Most medical malpractice claims in Beaverton and throughout Oregon do not name people as defendants, but rather entities. Going up against a hospital or insurance corporation can be much easier with help from a lawyer who is representing your family’s best interests. Hiring a lawyer can enable you to take care of complex legal matters and difficult insurance negotiations with peace of mind. You can focus on your family while your lawyer takes care of the rest.
“Most cases settle, but each of our cases is prepared as if it’s going to trial. The insurance companies know it and so do the defense lawyers defending them. That’s why we get such great results for our clients.”
Common Types of Birth Injuries
At Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC, we have represented many families in the face of different types of birth injuries in our years of medical malpractice experience. We know how to handle various cases and birth injury diagnoses.
- Trauma-related injuries
- Broken bones
- Facial paralysis
- Nerve damage
- Spinal cord injuries
- Organ damage
- Brain hypoxia
- Brain damage
- Cerebral palsy
- Erb’s palsy
- Klumpke’s palsy
- Brachial plexus injuries
- Fetal death
Our law firm can arrange an in-depth investigation of your child’s birth injury. If we find signs of negligence or malpractice, we may be able to help your family fight for fair compensation from the liable party in Beaverton.
Who Is Liable?
Hospitals and birthing centers are often vicariously liable for birth injuries. As employers, health care centers are vicariously responsible for the actions and missteps of their employees. If, however, the doctor or surgeon that caused your child’s birth injury was an independent contractor, you might not have a case against the larger health care center. You might have to file a claim with the individual’s insurance policy instead. In other cases, such as those involving a defective medical device, a third party might share liability. Our attorneys can review your birth injury case to help you name the correct defendant(s).
Contact a Beaverton Birth Injury Trial Attorney
Seek justice for your injured child and stand up for your civil rights with help from Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC. Our medical malpractice lawyers know how to go up against doctors, surgeons, birthing centers and other defendants in pursuit of maximum compensation. We work around the clock to truly help our clients – not just to obtain positive results, but to make sure they have everything they need for a brighter future.
Find out if you have grounds for a birth injury lawsuit in Beaverton, Oregon today. Contact our law office online or call (503) 226-6361 to speak with our Beaverton, OR personal injury attorneys.