Category Archives: Birth Defects
Parents Receive $74 Million in Malpractice Lawsuit against Doctor
In April, a jury in California awarded a couple more than $74 million against a doctor on behalf of their daughter, finding the physician negligent during delivery of their child, which resulted in the baby developing cerebral palsy. During the trail, the couple’s attorney presented evidence that the baby’s heart rate was fluctuating wildly and the doctor did not hasten the birth or conduct a proper examination of cord blood during delivery. After two days of deliberation, the jury found that the physician was responsible for the botched delivery. After the verdict, several jurors hugged the family, who watched over the 3-year-old girl who sat in a stroller with a harness holding her in. The jury said the case struck a chord with them emotionally and that the evidence aided in their decision to award the family $74,225,000. The jury awarded damages that mostly cover medical costs that the family…
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What are the Risks and Concerns for Shoulder Dystocia During Birth?
Dystocia is defined as difficult or slow delivery or labor. Pregnancy complications like dystocia can lead to serious medical complications for both mother and baby. When the baby is being delivered and the baby’s head is delivered but its shoulders are stuck inside the mother’s body, dystocia occurs. Health care professionals cannot prevent dystocia, but they should be prepared to take action when it occurs. Although no one anticipates infant injury during the birth process, injuries do occur, and unfortunately, they are sometimes due to medical errors on the part of health care providers. When complications arise during delivery, medical professionals must not delay in acting to prevent injury and possible permanent damage to the baby and mother. Shoulder dystocia can occur due to the following risk factors: The baby is large The mother is pregnant with more than one baby The mother is diabetic (Women who are diabetic are…
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Texas Parents Suing After Doctor’s Negligence Results in Child’s Brain Injury
According to the lawsuit, a family in Texas alleged that their child suffered brain damage due to the negligence of the obstetrician and medical staff at Bayshore Medical Center. The family stated that the obstetrician failed to report problems in the medical condition of mother and child, failed to perform an emergency C-section in a timely manner, and failed to diagnose and treat the baby’s condition that led to permanent brain injury. When the mother entered Bayshore Medical Center in Texas at full term to deliver her child, the obstetrician and other healthcare professionals did not document any problems regarding the medical condition of the mother or child. Although a C-section was performed, it was delayed, and when it was finally done, it was not performed in an operating room. Also, following the C-section, the medical team failed to properly diagnose the newborn’s condition and perform the necessary medical treatment…
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