Trial Attorney Ready to Fight for You
Birth trauma cases are among the most complex of all medical malpractice cases. You need an experienced attorney to advocate for you and guide you through the legal process. At Angel Law, P.C., our Portland birth trauma lawyer Attorney Patrick Angel is prepared to take on tough cases and not afraid to go to trial to secure the most favorable result possible for each client.
If you or your baby suffered damages due to birth trauma, call (503) 862-8666 to have your case evaluated in a free consultation.
Can You Sue a Hospital for Traumatic Birth?
If the traumatic birth was caused by medical malpractice, negligence, or an otherwise harmful action purposely taken by a medical professional, then you may have grounds for a birth injury lawsuit. These types of cases can be difficult, but an experienced birth trauma lawyer can help guide you through the best course of action.
What Are Some Causes of Birth Trauma?
Birth trauma involves damage to the newborn infant’s organs or tissues caused by mishandling of the delivery. Birth trauma can lead to long-term damage and severe injury. Due to the complex nature of these cases, it is important to seek the advice of a qualified birth injury attorney with specific experience handling birth trauma cases.
Some common causes of birth trauma include:
- Delayed and prolonged delivery
- Abnormal birth position
- Obstetric turn
- Mistakes in forceps and vacuum extraction
- Cephalo-pelvic disproportion
- Acceleration and stimulation of birth
Attorney Patrick Angel has more than a decade of experience handling birth trauma cases for our clients in the Portland area. He fights to recover fair compensation for medical bills, ongoing medical care, physical and occupational therapy, and other damages.
Legal Advice at No Cost
There is no risk to getting the legal advice you need. Our Portland birth trauma attorney offers a free initial consultation to give you the opportunity to have your case evaluated, get the legal advice you need, and learn about your legal options. For your convenience, same day appointments and weekend appointments are available. When necessary, Attorney Patrick Angel will travel to you.
Please contact our law firm by telephone at (503) 862-8666 or through our online form to schedule an appointment for a consultation.