Child birth is one of the most exciting times for a parent. It is also one of the most medically challenging and potentially dangerous events of a person's life. There are a variety of injuries that can occur before, during or after delivery — especially if health care providers are not as vigilant as they should be.
At Law Offices of Steven I. Kastner, our lawyers represent families throughout San Diego and Southern California who have suffered loss and severe emotional and physical pain due to doctor negligence and error.
Injuries During Childbirth and Due to Inadequate Prenatal Care
Most lawsuits for "birth injuries" fall into two categories — trauma to the baby during delivery and lack of oxygen to the brain, often known as anoxia or asphyxia. Trauma can occur when the baby is too large for a vaginal delivery or in an unusual presentation, and may result in shoulder dystocia, Erb's Palsy, or injury to the head, limbs or other body parts. Lack of oxygen can occur when blood flow is temporarily decreased due to a variety of events, including cord compression, prolapse, uterine rupture or separation of the placenta. If the attending physician fails to recognize and promptly address such an obstetrical emergency, fetal distress can result in permanent injuries, including cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and developmental delays. Injuries can also be the result of inadequate prenatal care, including the failure to diagnose pregnancy-related hypertension, also known as eclampsia, failure to properly monitor fetal growth, or failure to diagnose genetic or other abnormalities.
When doctors make mistakes in prenatal care or during labor and delivery, the consequences can be devastating.
San Diego Birth Injuries Attorneys Providing Experienced and Compassionate Representation
If you or your child were injured through faulty obstetrical care, it is important to work with an attorney who is knowledgeable and experienced. The Law Offices of Steven I. Kastner has more than 35 years of experience handling personal injury and medical malpractice matters.
- Wrongful Death
- Group B Strep
- Brain Injury
- Cerebral Palsy
- Oxygen Deprivation
- Labor and Delivery Errors
- Birth Trauma
- Eclampsia and Pre-eclampsia
- NICU Errors
- Shoulder Dystocia
- Brachial Plexus
Obstetric Care and Malpractice
Obstetric challenges, when not handled promptly and properly by health care professionals, can have very serious consequences. Some of the more common problems include:
- Compression of the umbilical cord during labor or delivery
- Prolapse of the umbilical cord during delivery
- Rupture of the uterus
- Separation of the placenta
- Shoulder dystocia
- Anoxia and Asphyxia
For more information, contact our firm online or for a free consultation call 619-232-8822. We can help you understand the elements of a birth injury medical malpractice claim or wrongful death claim.
