Category Archives: Wrongful Death
Texas Family Plans to File Lawsuit After Forceps Allegedly Crush Daughter’s Skull
According to the New York Daily News, a five-day-old baby from Texas died after her skull and spine were allegedly cracked by forceps during her delivery. The baby, Olivia Marie, died after her doctor, George T. Backardjiev, of the Medical Center of Southeast Texas, reportedly refused to perform a cesarean section (C-section) on December 28, 2013. Olivia’s mother, Rachel Melancon, reportedly asked the doctor about performing the procedure prior to the baby’s delivery because of her small size. Rachel is reportedly 4’11”, and had fears that her small frame might complicate a natural birthing process. Backardjiev reportedly told family members that the C-section procedure would leave a scar on her body and cautioned against it. During labor, which lasted 18 hours, Olivia’s heart rate reportedly increased, but her mother was still told to wait before a procedure could take place. Backardjiev reportedly told the Rachel that her baby was facing…
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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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Midwife’s Mistake Causes Baby’s Brain Injury, Child Dies Three Years Later
A couple’s decision to hire a midwife and have a home birth, a much cheaper alternative many women are now choosing over expensive hospital births, caused the eventual death of their son. The midwife the couple hired failed to call an ambulance when the mother began bleeding profusely, and the placenta abruption left the child with a permanent brain injury. “He was still unable to sit alone still unable to crawl, couldn’t stand couldn’t walk couldn’t speak,” the mother told Fox News. The child died from his brain injuries just days before his third birthday. The couple hopes their story will prompt the state to require more from midwifes. “I believe they should review the guidelines, the education requirements, the accountability requirements for midwifery,” the mother concluded. Our Attorneys are Experienced in Helping Victims of Baby Brain Injuries If the midwife had handled the fetal bleeding complications, the child may…
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