CATASTROPHIC OUTCOMES
BIRTH INJURIES AND WRONGFUL DEATH
The Worst Has Already Happened. What Comes Next Is Up to You.
Birth injuries and wrongful death cases are the most serious claims in medical negligence law. They deserve an attorney who treats them that way. The people who call me about these cases are dealing with something most will never have to deal with, a child injured at birth or a family member who was admitted into a hospital and did not come home.
Before anything else, I want them to know that I understand the magnitude of what they’re dealing with, and that they will be treated with the care and understanding this kind of loss demands.
I have represented families through some of the most difficult moments imaginable, and I have never lost sight of what these cases actually represent. Behind every file is a child who deserved a healthy start, or a person whose family is now incomplete. I take that seriously, and it shapes how I litigate every medical malpractice claim, from the initial investigation of the claim to its conclusion.
Birth Injuries
Labor and delivery is one of the highest-stakes environments in medicine. When a medical error occurs, the consequences can be catastrophic and impact both the child and the family for a lifetime.
Birth injuries caused by medical negligence can include:
- Oxygen deprivation during delivery leading to brain damage or cerebral palsy
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction
- Failure to monitor fetal distress and respond appropriately
- Delayed or poorly managed emergency cesarean sections
- Injuries to the mother resulting from negligent obstetric care
These cases require an attorney who understands the medicine well enough to identify where the standard of care broke down, and experienced enough to take that case through what is often a long and contested process.
Wrongful Death
When a patient dies due to medical error, their family is left to grieve and try to figure out how to move forward. Pursuing a wrongful death claim will never undo their loss, but for many families it is the only available way to hold the medical provider accountable, and to make sure the same thing does not happen again.
Under California law, wrongful death claims arising from medical negligence must be filed within very specific time requirements. Waiting too long can eliminate the family’s right to pursue a claim entirely.
What I Bring to These Cases
The physicians, hospitals, and caregivers who cause catastrophic medical outcomes have experienced legal teams to defend and protect them and argue that the outcome was an unavoidable tragedy rather than a preventable medical error. Countering that effectively takes preparation, medical knowledge, and the willingness to see a case through.
I review these matters carefully before accepting them, and I am direct with families about whether I believe a viable claim exists. If I take your case, you will have my full attention, not a handoff to someone junior.
The Attorney You Hire Is the Attorney You Get
In serious cases of medical negligence, you should know exactly who is handling your claim. My clients will receive regular updates as to the status of their litigated medical malpractice claim.
There Is No Fee Unless We Recover
All cases are handled on a strict contingency fee arrangement pursuant to California Business and Professions Code Section 6146, AB-35. You will not pay anything unless there is a settlement or verdict in your favor.
If You Think You Have a Case, Let's Talk.
These claims have strict filing deadlines. If a birth injury or the death of a family member may have resulted from negligent medical care, do not wait to find out if you have valid claim.
All consultations are free, confidential, and handled personally by me.
