Cases We Handle
Birth Injury Medical Malpractice Attorney Serving Maryland & the Entire U.S.
There is no greater need for caring and skilled legal representation than in the aftermath of a serious injury or the loss of a loved one. Although taking legal action may not be the first thing on your mind, it is one of the most important steps you can take if you are to have any chance of getting answers, holding the at-fault party accountable, and recovering compensation that can help you start to rebuild your life.
At the Law Firm of Michael H. Bereston, we focus exclusively on birth injury medical malpractice cases in Maryland and throughout the country. We only represent the injured and wronged. We take on a limited number of cases to ensure every client and every case receives the full attention it deserves. We offer our clients caring support while working aggressively to bring negligent parties to justice.
If you want to find out more about the types of cases we handle, you can review the information on this website or call our office at (410) 220-6581 for a free consultation. We look forward to hearing from you.
Our Practice Areas
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Birth Injury
Has your child been diagnosed with a disability or other medical condition related to a birth injury? Find out if obstetric malpractice was the cause, and how to seek justice for your son or daughter.
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Medical Malpractice
We hold healthcare professionals to the highest standard of care, seeking answers, accountability, and compensation for those injured by malpractice in any area of medicine.
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Personal Injury
If you were seriously injured or lost a loved one due to another’s negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation. We can help you take the necessary steps to hold at-fault parties accountable.
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Finding a Way Forward
A preventable birth injury caused by medical malpractice can leave you facing a future filled with the constant stress of medical bills, the need for ongoing care with specialty physicians and therapists, and the need for assistive devices. As a parent, you may be unable to return to work as you provide continuous care for your injured child. A competent birth injury and medical malpractice attorney can help you take legal recourse. This can give you a fighting chance at a future in which your loved one’s care is financially provided for.
We Have the Experience & History of Success You Need
With 30 years of experience and an impressive track record that includes $18 million in settlements in 2017 alone, Michael Bereston is prepared to fight for you. Put our firm in your corner and rest assured that every necessary step will be taken to protect your interests and legal right to compensation.
"I had a pleasant experience working with Mr. Bereston. We were able to find out everything that went wrong at the time of my delivery and got the answers we needed. If you need help with a birth injury case, Mr. Bereston is the lawyer you need!"
- Alicia T.
Our Settlements & Verdicts
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Confidential Settlement Lack of Fetal Monitoring of a Breech Infant with Ruptured Bag of Waters Leads to Cerebral Palsy
A mother was admitted with multiple conditions requiring high-level care. Her baby was breech, and the amniotic sac was ruptured. Despite hospital policy for continuous fetal monitoring, she was moved to a lower care unit. The baby's oxygen deprivation went unnoticed, leading to cerebral palsy. Mr. Bereston secured a settlement to provide lifelong care for the child.
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Confidential Settlement Induction of Labor, Pitocin Overdose Results in Cerebral Palsy
A doctor overstimulated a mother's labor with Pitocin, causing contractions that deprived the baby of oxygen. Despite total body cooling, the baby was born with cerebral palsy. Mr. Bereston secured a settlement to provide lifelong benefits for the child.
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Confidential Settlement Experimental Drugs Given Without Consent Causes Brain Injury to Baby
A mother with pre-eclampsia was given an experimental drug without consent, leading to her baby suffering a significant brain injury due to oxygen loss. Mr. Bereston secured a settlement to cover the child's lifetime special needs.