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When medical negligence leads to a birth injury, the consequences can be life-altering. At Donahue & Horrow LLP, our experienced birth injury attorneys are here to help your family seek justice and secure the resources you need for your child’s future. Because of our experience, we understand the emotional, financial, and physical toll these cases take, and we are committed to holding negligent healthcare providers accountable.
Our firm represents families in catastrophic birth injury cases involving:
From the moment you contact us, we provide compassionate guidance, conduct a thorough investigation, and partner with leading medical experts to build a strong case on your behalf. Our goal is to secure the compensation you need for medical care, therapy, and lifelong support.
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Founding Partner
Throughout his distinguished career spanning over three decades, Tom Donahue has dedicated himself to representing victims of medical negligence, with a particular focus on helping families affected by birth injuries and medical errors. His unwavering commitment to honesty and integrity, combined with his extensive trial experience, has established him as a respected advocate in medical malpractice litigation. Tom’s deep understanding of complex medical issues and his ability to effectively communicate these concepts to juries has resulted in numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, including a landmark $8 million settlement for two separate families with a child injured at birth.
Partner
As a partner at Donahue & Horrow, Nichole Podgurski has established herself as a formidable advocate for victims of medical malpractice, helping secure millions in compensation for families affected by medical negligence. Her meticulous approach to case preparation, combined with her genuine compassion for clients, has been instrumental in achieving justice for families facing the devastating effects of medical errors. Recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star for five consecutive years, Nichole’s dedication to protecting patients’ rights and her ability to navigate complex medical litigation has made her an invaluable advocate for families seeking accountability for medical negligence. Her work alongside Tom Donahue has strengthened the firm’s reputation as a leading voice for victims of medical malpractice.
A birth injury refers to any physical harm a baby sustains before, during, or immediately after delivery — often as a result of medical negligence. These injuries can range from minor, temporary conditions to severe, permanent disabilities such as cerebral palsy or brain damage.
It can be difficult to determine on your own. If your child experienced complications at birth, wasn’t breathing at delivery, required intensive medical intervention, or has been diagnosed with a condition like cerebral palsy, it’s worth having an experienced birth injury attorney review the medical records. Our legal team works with trusted medical experts to evaluate whether the injury was preventable.
We represent families that include:
Compensation may include:
Our goal is to ensure your child has the resources necessary for long-term care and quality of life.
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Serving All of California and Washington
There is no substitute for experience. Whether you have a medical claim, birth injury, brain injury, or wrongful death case, we are uniquely qualified to assist you. Or, if you are dealing with an insurance denial or a bad faith disability claim, we have what it takes to successfully pursue your claim and get what you and your family deserve.
Main Office
1960 E. Grand Avenue, Suite 1215
El Segundo, CA 90245
Phone: 310-322-0300
Toll Free: 877-664-5407
Fax: 310-322-0302
Satellite Office
100 N HOWARD ST #6564
Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: 206-875-1875