$300,000 Settlement When Mother Loses ChildDue To Medical Error
A review of malpractice claims concerning a birth injury reveals a number of frequently occurring medical errors that can result in a placental abruption that places at risk the wellbeing of the unborn child. The reason that an abruption of the placental is so high risk for the unborn child is that is may significantly lessen the amount of oxygen getting to the unborn child. In cases where an unborn baby is subjected to a prolonged period of oxygen deprivation the baby could end up with major brain damage or not survive. Doctors and nurses might work with the knowledge of these generic mistakes to alter their approach when faced with other placental abruption matters. It can also help families whose child experienced a placental abruption injury understand what went wrong and the way a physician or nurse who made a error might be held accountable.
This case involved a number of mistakes by hospital staff that led to the stillbirth of a child following a placental abruption. First, upon admission she was noted to have high blood pressure at her initial examination. For the remainder of the time the woman was in labor no other blood pressure readings were taken. The nurse thus took no action to safeguard the baby, did not try to resuscitate the baby, and did not inform a physician of the developments. The nurse failed to make any effort to increase the IV fluid rate or to applyr oxygen as resuscitative measures or to inform a doctor. The law firm that handled this matter documented that the case settled for $300,000.
There are a number of different kinds of claims where a medical malpractice attorney may be able to help. For example, in cases involving a group b strep infection or an erbs palsy injury or a stillbirth or cerebral palsy. These are merely certain of the numerous kinds of such cases.
The material discussed in this note is meant for basic educational purposes only. It is not meant as, nor should it be taken to be, medical or legal advise. For any health or medical concerns speak to a physician immediately. And if you believe you may have a medical malpractice case speak to an attorney immediately as the law limits the amount of time within which you can pursue a claim.
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