Let Us Fight for Your Child’s Future
For over five decades, The Donahey Law Firm has been helping families affected by birth-related injuries secure the care their children need. Based in Columbus, our legal team serves families throughout the entire state of Ohio. We understand the devastating impact these injuries have on children and their families, particularly when they result from medical negligence during delivery. Our experienced birth injury attorneys work tirelessly to secure the compensation necessary to provide lifelong care and support for children affected by critical birth injuries.
–Gordon Evans
Why Choose Donahey Law Firm as Your Birth Trauma Attorney in Ohio
- Our attorneys have decades of experience handling complex birth injury cases in Ohio.
- We are former defense attorneys with unique insight into medical negligence cases.
- We have a deep understanding of fetal monitor interpretation and delivery procedures.
- Our team has access to top medical experts for thorough case evaluation.
- We have a proven track record of securing multi-million dollar settlements for affected families.
Pay Nothing Unless We Win Your Case
When you work with The Donahey Law Firm, you pay nothing upfront or throughout the legal process. Our Columbus birth injury attorneys only get paid if we secure compensation for your child. We cover all costs associated with investigating your case, including expert reviews and medical record analysis.
5-Step Process for Getting Started With a Birth Injury Lawyer in Columbus
We collect all necessary medical records for thorough review.
Medical experts will review fetal monitoring strips and delivery records.
Our attorneys complete a thorough evaluation of case merit.
We develop a comprehensive legal strategy for success.
How We Build Successful Birth Injury Cases in Ohio
- Investigation of medical negligence through expert review.
- Proper assessment of lifelong care needs.
- Economic analysis of future care costs.
- Development of a strong causation argument.
- Aggressive pursuit of maximum compensation through settlement or trial.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Birth Injury Cases in Ohio
Get to Know Our Experienced Birth-Related Injury Attorneys
Richard S. Donahey
Through his decades of experience in personal injury law, attorney Richard Donahey has helped build one of Columbus’s premier firms handling birth injury cases. His commitment to taking on complex, expensive cases that require significant investment has helped establish the firm’s reputation in this specialized area of law in Ohio.
Mark Defossez
Attorney Mark Defossez has handled cases involving birth-related injuries since the start of his legal career in 1984. He has extensive experience handling birth injury cases, particularly those involving oxygen deprivation during delivery. He understands the complexities of fetal monitor interpretation and the critical importance of timely cesarean sections. His approach combines thorough analysis of medical records with expert testimony to establish both negligence and the extensive costs of lifetime care needed for affected children. His experience helps many clients secure multi-million dollar settlements necessary for providing ongoing care and support.
Gordon Evans
Attorney Gordon Evans has handled birth injury cases throughout his career, recognizing them as among the most complex cases in law. His expertise includes detailed knowledge of fetal monitoring strips, a deep understanding of birth complications, and experience with multiple medical specialties, including maternal-fetal medicine, pediatric neurology, and placental pathology. He works with a comprehensive team of medical experts to establish causation and standard of care violations, particularly in cases involving delayed cesarean sections and oxygen deprivation leading to cerebral palsy.
