Sometimes a Caesarean section is the best way or the only way to save the baby from hypoxia during labor. Medical personnel attending to the mother and fetus during labor and delivery should be on the alert for any and all signs or symptoms that the baby might not be getting enough oxygen.
Failure to take corrective measures when lack of oxygen threatens the safety of the baby can be considered negligence or medical malpractice. Nurses, technicians and obstetricians are expected to follow established, accepted standards of care to deal with or prevent lack of oxygen in birth. When these professionals do not follow accepted standards of care, brain injury causing developmental disability, cerebral palsy or stillbirth may result.
Our personal injury lawyers have the experience and the resources to develop a compelling case for compensation for your child after lack of oxygen in birth resulted in cerebral palsy or another serious medical condition. Call 866-668-7179 or e-mail our law firm to discuss your baby’s birth injury. If you are unable to come to our New Haven office, we will come to your hospital room or home. We want to help you and your family through this challenge.