Kansas Birth Trauma Attorneys

A lot of things can go wrong during a birth. Pregnancy and delivering a baby are complex processes as it is, but very often birth trauma either to the mother or child (or both) is caused by poor decisions made by the doctor in the delivery room. Complications in pregnancy, if not monitored or diagnosed properly, can cause many birth trauma related problems, the most serious of which are death or permanent brain damage to the baby.

A physician is required to take action to relieve the patient's distress during the birthing process and use a standard care procedure to ensure the best possible result given the nature of those complications in a pregnancy. If a doctor fails to do that, he or she may be held liable for his or her decisions.

A doctor may also fail to respond to complications in a timely or efficient manner, which is crucial in the birthing process. Neglecting to react in an appropriate manner can cause irreparable damage to the infant or the mother or both. There are cases where doctors fail to detect high risk factors before the birth. During the birth some neglect to monitor the fetus' vital signs and detect fetal distress during labor. In other cases where a C-section is warranted, doctors delay or fail to perform surgery in spite of the complications, which results in injury to the mother and child.

Some of the most common injuries or trauma that occur during the birthing process include bone fractures, oxygen deprivation, spinal cord injury and/or damage, injuries caused by inappropriate use of forceps, cerebral palsy and brain injuries. When an infant is deprived of oxygen during the birthing process, there can be devastating consequences such as internal bleeding and asphyxiation resulting in mental retardation, epilepsy, cerebral palsy or autism. Medication errors, especially in administering spinal epidurals, are a common occurrence during labor as well that may cause potentially life threatening or debilitating injury.

The experienced Kansas birth trauma lawyers at Prochaska, Giroux and Howell have a track record of vigorously defending the legal rights of our clients. When a child or a mother is scarred or injured for life because of birth trauma caused by negligence they are entitled to damages for pain, suffering, emotional distress, medical expenses and lost wages. In many cases, children with permanent brain damage need full-time care and support, which can be very expensive.

We've recovered large compensations for our clients in personal injury cases and are willing to fight for justice for you and your child. We are a compassionate firm that believes in protecting your legal rights while treating you with sensitivity, dignity and the respect you deserve. We will fight to get you the compensation that is rightfully yours. Call us today to schedule your free consultation and to discuss your legal options.