Columbus Negligent Midwife Attorneys
Doctor Negligence Put Patients at Risk
Family doctors and midwives do not receive the same level of training as obstetricians. They are not equipped to manage high-risk pregnancies and deliveries. However, many midwives and family physicians fail to recognize when they are in over their heads. Others may fail to turn over a case to a specialist when they do recognize the risks.
The medical malpractice attorneys of The Becker Law Firm, L.P.A., hold family doctors and midwives accountable when their mistakes cause serious harm to patients. If your child suffered a birth injury because of midwife or family doctor negligence, we may be able to help you recover financial compensation for damages.
Malpractice Lawyers: Negligent Midwife Claims
State statutes strictly control what a midwife can and cannot do for a patient. Midwives are required to refer high-risk patients to obstetricians. However, some midwives fail to recognize a high-risk situation. They may not anticipate a large baby, for example.
Family Doctor Negligence Cases
For the good of their patients, family doctors must know their limits, too. When family doctor negligence causes harm to patients, our lawyers can help.
The accepted standard of care for managing a pregnancy or delivering a child does not change according to the doctor's level of education and experience. There is a right way and a wrong way to respond to a high-risk pregnancy or childbirth. We hold family doctors to the same standard of care as we do obstetricians. If they fail to meet these standards and patients are harmed, we will seek compensation for the injured.
To learn if you have an actionable obstetrical negligence claim against a midwife or family doctor, please contact us by e-mail or call toll free 877-863-6219. We offer a free initial consultation. If you cannot come to our office in the Cleveland, one of our Ohio doctor negligence attorneys can meet you at you home or in the hospital.
