The Representation You Need Following a Fetal Distress Misdiagnosis
Ob-gyns must follow the medical standard of care in treating a patient. They have duty to monitor the health of a mother and unborn child and provide constant evaluation. Problems can arise during the labor and delivery process, requiring their full attention. Falling short of that standard can have catastrophic and deadly consequences.
At Furr & Henshaw, our attorneys remain at the side of clients dealing with a bond of trust that has been broken, providing compassion, skill and resources. If an ob-gyn failed to notice signs of fetal distress, it may result in an infant suffering brain damage or death.
Holding Your Ob-Gyn Accountable for Injuries to Your Child
A mother expressing concern that she no longer feels her baby moving is a warning sign that requires immediate medical attention. A high level of acid in the infant's blood or fetal bowel movements in the mother's amniotic fluid must be diagnosed and treated immediately.
Fetal distress is often the result from the following during labor:
- Prolapsed umbilical cord
- Umbilical cord wrapped around the baby's head or neck
- Baby in a breech position
Hypoxia and accelerated heart rates occur. If ignored or a C-section is not performed, a child could be stillborn or suffer brain damage from oxygen deprivation, resulting in cerebral palsy and other serious developmental disorders.
Contact Us Today to Schedule a Free Consultation
If a medical professional failed to diagnose fetal distress during labor or childbirth that led to brain damage or death, contact us to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced South Carolina trial lawyer. You will not pay any attorneys fees unless our firm helps you recover compensation.
