A birth injury occurring at an Adventist Health Systems facility can change a family’s life
forever. When you expect competent care, but negligence leads to harm, you deserve answers.
An experienced birth injury lawyer can help you pursue a claim in pursuit of justice and crucial compensation. By investigating the incident, gathering evidence, and determining if medical negligence contributed to the injury, an attorney can help guide you through the steps of filing a claim with confidence and clarity.
Determining If The Injury Was Preventable
Birth injuries like cerebral palsy or Erb’s palsy can result when medical standards are not met by
Adventist Health Systems staff. Negligence may occur due to a lack of care, a misdiagnosis, or through improper or reckless treatment. Specific examples of negligence that may lead to a birth injury includes:
- Delayed Response to Fetal Distress: Not acting promptly on signs the baby lacked oxygen.
- C-Section Errors: Unnecessary delays or mistakes during surgery that lead to further harm.
- Improper Use of Delivery Instruments: Negligent handling of forceps or vacuum extractors.
- Mismanagement of Shoulder Dystocia: Causing nerve damage through incorrect maneuvers.
- Failure to Treat Infection: Neglecting to provide care that is needed in an effective and timely manner.
- Medication Errors: Prescribing the wrong medication or failing to prescribe needed treatment.
Understanding The Impact And Your Family’s Rights
Attorneys such as our colleagues at Needle & Ellenberg, P.A. know that the consequences of a birth injury can mean a lifetime of medical care and therapy. If you or your child has suffered from medical negligence during birth, you have a right to pursue compensation. Medical malpractice claims are designed to recover compensation to cover the cost of this treatment and help you and your child recover to the fullest extent possible.
These claims necessitate an understanding of medical standards and practices, and it is important to have experienced legal assistance in order to give yourself the best chance for success. An attorney will work hand-in-hand with medical professionals and specialists to prove that your healthcare provider at Adventist Health Systems did not uphold the standard of care that they are legally held to.
Investigating The Incident And Proving Negligence
Proving medical negligence requires a thorough investigation and understanding of medical standards. An experienced attorney will:
- Review All Medical Records from the relevant Adventist Health Systems facility.
- Consult with leading medical professionals and specialists in the relevant field such as obstetrics, neonatology, and pediatric neurology.
- Establish a clear connection between any negligence by Adventist Health Systems staff and you or your child’s injury.
- Assess all damages and expenses to determine the fair compensation needed for your child’s current and future care.
Contact An Attorney Today
If your child was injured during birth at an Adventist Health Systems hospital, pursuing a claim in a timely manner is crucial for your chances of recovering the compensation that you and your family need and deserve in order to recover. With the help of an experienced attorney, you can find the justice and compensation that you deserve.