Birth Injury

Birth Injury Attorneys Serving Akron and Northeast Ohio

Serving Akron, Canton, Summit County, Portage and Medina, Ohio.

A birth injury can reshape a family's future in an instant. What should have been a peaceful, hopeful moment becomes one filled with questions, confusion, and fear. At Hoover Kacyon, LLC, we help parents move from uncertainty to clarity. Our focus is on your child’s long-term wellbeing and your right to answers, support, and justice.

Whether your newborn suffered oxygen loss, nerve damage, or another preventable injury during labor or delivery, we are here to help. Our firm provides compassionate and precise legal guidance to families across Akron, Canton, and Northeast Ohio who are coping with medical errors that never should have happened.

Understanding Birth Injury Claims in Ohio

Birth injury claims arise when medical professionals fail to meet the accepted standard of care during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, and that failure causes harm to the infant or mother. These cases are different from birth defects, which typically result from genetic or developmental conditions. A birth injury often results from preventable complications such as delayed C-section, improper use of delivery tools, or failure to monitor fetal distress.

In Ohio, a successful claim must show that the provider's negligence directly caused the injury. This typically involves extensive medical records, expert review, and a clear link between the care provided and the outcome. We work to uncover what happened, determine who is responsible, and advocate for what your child needs now and in the future.

Birth injury claims may involve brachial plexus injuries, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), cerebral palsy, skull fractures, or maternal injuries from poor intervention. Our goal is not just accountability but the resources your child may require for therapy, medical care, or lifelong support.

What to Expect When Filing a Birth Injury Claim

These claims begin with careful review of your medical records and delivery history. We collect prenatal records, labor and delivery notes, fetal monitoring strips, and postnatal assessments. We also help families document their child's injuries, medical treatments, and the financial impact of ongoing care.

Because birth injury cases must be supported by expert opinion, we coordinate with medical professionals who review the records and determine whether the standard of care was violated. If negligence is confirmed, we prepare an affidavit of merit and file the necessary documents to begin your case.

We understand that parents are balancing emotional stress and daily care responsibilities. Our role is to guide the legal process while you focus on your child.

What We Can Do for You

At Hoover Kacyon, LLC, we bring clarity and structure to birth injury claims. We prepare and file the records, reports, and legal documents needed to support your child’s future. Our goal is to secure the compensation your family deserves while helping you move forward with strength, support, and peace of mind.

When to Call a Birth Injury Attorney

If your child suffered harm during delivery and you suspect medical negligence, it is important to speak with an attorney early. We help you understand what happened, preserve critical records, and take the next step toward protecting your child’s future. Our attorneys are ready to step in, provide guidance, and protect your legal standing from day one.

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