A delayed c-section could have dire consequences on an infant. Unfortunately, this is the nightmare new parents in Florida are experiencing. Due to c-section negligence, a 14-month old boy was born with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, which caused oxygen deprivation.

Oxygen Deprivation

Oxygen deprivation is one of the more common complications resulting in a birth injury. When the infant’s brain is deprived of oxygen, it can result in what is known as Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), which means that brain tissue begins to die. If a medical professional does not deliver the baby quickly than permanent brain damage is possible.  Almost all brain-related injuries sustained during birth are due to oxygen deprivation.
Proper monitoring shows most threats before labor even happens. But, if there if the medical professional is negligent and misses the symptoms of oxygen deprivation then it most often leads to brain injury.

C-Section Negligence Leads to Death

The parents received care from an obstetrician at a federally supported health center. The doctor mismanaged the mother’s care. This led to a uterine rupture. The OB administered Pitocin and left the hospital. Then, only returned after being notified by fetal distress alarms. The mother was rushed into an emergency C-section, which was too late.
Emergency C-sections often occur when the mother or baby are in dire stress. The common reasons for why doctors perform emergency C-section deliveries are:

• Fetal or maternal distress
• Prolapsed umbilical cord
• Maternal hemorrhage
• Placenta abruption
• Uterine rupture

Some C-sections are planned, however, this procedure could be an emergency to say the baby or mother. Yet, if a doctor fails to complete this surgery in a timely manner, birth injuries can happen. This is exactly what happened to the family in Florida. Her doctor did not perform a C-section in a timely manner. The child was born with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and died 14 months later.
The doctor denied his delay caused the baby’s brain damage, however, a jury didn’t agree. They awarded the family $1.25 million from the U.S. government.

Costs Associated with Birth Injuries

Birth injuries are often lifelong complications that require consistent medical treatment and rehabilitation. Depending upon the severity of the injuries, the financial costs associated with birth injuries can range from several thousand to over a million during the lifespan of a child with birth injuries.
For instance, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the lifetime costs associated with a child who has cerebral palsy (CP) is around $1 million. The costs associated with a child who suffers hearing loss after a birth injury typically ranges around $400,00.
It is important to remember that if your child’s birth injuries are a result of medical negligence and carelessness, the medical staff, hospital, and/or physician may be liable for damages. A complex litigation attorney can help. At The Michael Brady Lynch Firm, our lawyers have decades of experience helping injured people get justice and full compensation for injuries caused negligence. The Michel Brady Lynch Firm regularly takes on the largest corporations in the world with a track record of proven success and results.
When a C-section isn’t performed promptly or a mother’s needs are ignored during what is a routine C-section delivery, her life along with her baby’s could be placed in danger. When a mother must have an unplanned C-section performed, the physician must act quickly before the expecting mother or her baby reach a point of distress. Contact The Michael Brady Lynch Firm today, and our attorneys will review your case for free and help you protect your rights. For your complimentary consultation, call our office now.