Birth Injury Attorney
Has your child been diagnosed with cerebral palsy? Did they suffer an injury inside a Washington, D.C. hospital?
If your child was injured during birth, you need a skilled and licensed birth injury attorney to secure fair compensation.
Stephen Offutt has won many birth injury cases across the nation, including in Washington, D.C. Book a free consultation today.
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The statute of limitations for birth injury cases in Washington, D.C. is three years from the date of the injury. After that time, you are no longer able to seek financial compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation, or the emotional toll the birth injury has taken on you and your family.
A $33.5 Million Verdict
"After other attorneys turned us down, Steve research the case and found serious errors happened at the birth of my son Jordan. A Memphis jury has found that delays in performing an urgently needed cesarean section resulted in his developing severe brain damage and cerebral palsy and awarded him $33.5 million to cover the cost of future health care needs and other damages." Teresa
Seeking Representation? Request Your Free Consultation
Don't hesitate to call Offutt Law serving Washington, D.C. if you believe your child's birth injury was due to medical malpractice or negligence. Stephen Offutt has been helping families across the nation achieve justice for more than three decades. He understands the physical, mental, emotional, and financial burden a negligent medical professional can cause you and your family. That is why he fights to get his clients what they deserve, even if that means going to trial.
Take action now. Contact Offutt Law today to request your free consultation with our birth injury lawyer.
(866) 220-2893
Meet Our Birth Injury Attorney: Stephen Offutt
Stephen Offutt has been practicing law for over three decades. He is regarded as one of the nation's leading medical malpractice attorneys by his peers and clients alike. He will fight to get what you and your family deserve, even if that means taking your case to trial.
Mr. Offutt has represented clients in matters of medical malpractice in more than a dozen states, and has won numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts. He is the only active national attorney licensed in Minnesota, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., with record-breaking verdicts in multiple states.
He offers free consultations and late-night and weekend appointments to meet his Washington, D.C. clients' needs.
Mr. Offutt's Legal Memberships and Affiliations
The Offutt Law Difference A Record of Success
Stephen Offutt is an attorney who is often recommended by his peers to take on tough medical malpractice and birth injury cases. His law firm is able to maintain his reputation by:
Fighting for Our Clients
Our birth injury lawyer puts his clients and their families first. He works tirelessly to get his clients the money they deserve. That is why he takes birth injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You do not have to pay any fees unless your case ends in a successful verdict or settlement.
Being Honored by Colleagues
Mr. Offutt was recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Association as one of America's 100 Best Trial Lawyers in 2014. His ability to consistently secure multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements has earned the respect of clients and colleagues alike.
Taking the Tough Cases
Our birth injury attorney is not afraid to take on the cases other lawyers may pass up. For example, he secured a $33.4 million verdict in a cerebral palsy case in Tennessee that multiple other attorneys refused. Many attorneys will refuse cases because they think they will be too difficult or too costly for them to pursue. Our birth injury lawyer will take these cases and work tirelessly to get you the settlement or verdict your family deserves.
Having Insurance Industry Insight
To successfully hold a Washington, D.C. hospital accountable for medical negligence, malpractice, or a birth injury, you need to understand the insurance industry and its tactics. Before trying birth injury cases, Mr. Offutt was an insurance industry defense attorney with a high success rate. He has a deep understanding of how the industry works and can use this to help families who have been affected by birth injuries.
Do I Have a Case? Contact Offutt Law To Find Out
Do you suspect your child's brain injury or cerebral palsy diagnosis was due to medical negligence or malpractice? Contact Offutt Law. Our birth injury lawyer has tried hundreds of cases and understands how stressful seeking legal counsel can be, especially when it involves your child or a loved one. He will handle your case with the utmost care and ensure you are informed throughout the entire process. If your case needs to go to trial, he will fight to collect the jury award you deserve.
Don't let your opportunity to recoup your damages slip by. Contact Offutt Law to schedule your free consultation.
866-220-2893
Other Legal Professionals Trust Our Birth Injury Lawyer
"I have known Steve for more than 10 years and consider him to be of the highest character, integrity and legal abilities." A Review by a Colleague on Martindale.com
The Steps You Should Take Following a Birth Injury
Once you contact us for representation, we will help guide you through the process. Until then, these are the steps you should follow:
After a birth injury, the legal process can be confusing. Our Washington, D.C. attorney is here to guide you.
My Newborn Has Been Injured. What Should I Do? Call Offutt Law
If your child sustained a birth injury at a Washington, D.C.-area hospital, waiting to get representation could cost you the financial compensation you deserve. Seeking representation from Offutt Law is risk-free. We offer a free consultation and, if Mr. Offutt decides to take your case, you do not pay anything unless your claim is resolved in your favor. That means we don't make money unless you do.
Get started with your claim. Contact Offutt Law today to request your free consultation.
(866) 220-2893
"Steve did an incredible job for one of our CPFamily Network families... Because of hospital and doctor mistakes at his birth, Jordan was born with severe brain damage that left him with cognitive impairment, and a form of cerebral palsy known as spastic quadriplegia, which significantly restricts the ability to use arms and legs and control bodily functions."
- Tammy
What Can Compensation Cover?
The compensation you win in a birth injury case in Washington, D.C. can help cover your child's expenses for the rest of their life. Mr. Offutt's goal is to obtain as much of the insurance policy that covers the negligent medical personnel as possible. Then, he will put as much of the money from that policy as he can into a trust for your child.
The money you secure for your child can go toward:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Modifications to your home
- Loss of earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Rehabilitation
- And more
Other Attorneys Recommend Mr. Offutt
"Steve Offutt is an AV attorney. I have known him and his family for his entire life. He has the highest ethical standards. He has been practicing law for a few more years than I. I call him for his advice and counsel. I refer my clients and prospective clients to him because of his abilities and knowledge of the law..." A Review by a Colleague on Martindale.com
Types of Birth Injuries Caused By Medical Malpractice or Negligence
The birth of a child should be one of the happiest moments of your life. However, that moment can quickly be overshadowed if a medical professional fails in their responsibility to keep your child safe. Mr. Offutt knows the life-long effects of a birth injury cannot be rectified. However, he will do everything he can to help get you the compensation you and your child deserve so you can live a life unburdened by worry about future medical debt.
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is caused by an injury to the brain during birth. This condition is usually the result of a lack of oxygen during the birthing process due to a medical professional failing to perform certain procedures, like a C-section, in a timely or appropriate manner. Children diagnosed with cerebral palsy can struggle with muscle movements, motor skills, and speech and motor development.
Erb's Palsy
Erb's palsy is usually a result of a negligent medical professional injuring your child's brachial plexus, which is located in their neck. Often, this occurs due to misuse of forceps during a difficult birth. The brachial plexus controls movement and sensation in the arms. Your child will most likely have to undergo physical therapy or surgery to have normal function and sensation in their arms and shoulders.
Shoulder Dystocia
This is a birth injury that can occur when a child's shoulder or shoulders become stuck inside the mother's pelvis during birth. In most cases, this can be corrected by the overseeing medical professional before it causes you or your baby harm. However, if it is not handled in a timely manner, the baby can suffer nerve damage or even paralysis.
Competent Medical Staff Can Prevent Birth Injuries Mr. Offutt Can Hold Negligent Medical Professionals Accountable
Competent medical professionals are able to recognize the signs of an emergency situation and act in a timely and appropriate manner. Failure to act swiftly and correctly can have devastating outcomes for the child and mother, who will have to live with the injuries for the rest of their lives.
Reach out to our law office immediately if you think your child was injured during the pre-natal or birthing process by negligent Washington, D.C. medical professionals. Having a skilled and trusted birth injury attorney to lead you through the legal process can make a tremendous difference in the quality of life you and your family can experience in the years to come.
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FAQ About Birth Injuries and Hiring an Attorney
Do I really need an attorney?
Absolutely. The doctors and hospitals are insured, and the insurance company is the one who will pay your settlement or verdict. This means that they will put up a fight. The insurance industry is a multibillion-dollar industry and they don’t pay a penny that they don’t have to. They will enlist the help of top-tier attorneys, so you should do the same. Choose a Washington, D.C. attorney who has a proven track record of success and who has dedicated their career to helping families who have been affected by a birth injury.
Why is an attorney so important?
You need an attorney to accurately explain your story and not allow the defendant to minimize any part of it. Legally, the jury doesn't get to know that the hospital and the doctors have insurance for their mistakes and that the medical professionals have made mistakes in the past. Even working with this blank slate that's been afforded to the hospital and medical staff, Mr. Offutt can explain their wrongdoings, how they are affecting you, and how they will financially impact you for the rest of your life.
What should I be aware of when hiring an attorney?
Be wary of what we call "marketing attorneys." If an attorney's website doesn't list any verdicts or settlements and claims to work with attorneys in other areas, they may be a marketing attorney. Marketing attorneys charge clients high fees and then outsource the case to an actual attorney. You can save yourself some time and money by consulting directly with a birth injury attorney like Mr. Offutt. His law firm doesn't want you to pay a dime more than you have to for quality representation.
Will my child lose their benefits if I pursue a claim?
No. By placing money in a trust for the child, they will still have access to all of their benefits. Any portion of the settlement or verdict going to the parents does not affect the child’s benefits either.
Clients and Peers Choose Stephen Offutt
"I think Steve is one of the finest lawyers out there - both ethically and competently." A Review by a Colleague on Martindale.com
Filing Wrongful Death Lawsuits Against Medical Professionals
If a birth injury results in the loss of your child, you have our deepest condolences. Please understand that our firm is here to help you achieve justice. Hiring Mr. Offutt to pursue a wrongful death case against the responsible party is important for two reasons. First, it will allow you to collect the restitution you need and deserve for funeral costs, therapy, and other resources you need in order to cope with your loss. Second, it may prevent the responsible party from causing another tragic loss, while also sending a message to other healthcare professionals that negligence has grave consequences. Reach out to us to begin pursuing your case.
