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Failure to Recognize Signs of Fetal Distress

Long Island Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Birth injuries often occur because medical professionals fail to properly recognize or respond to signs of fetal distress. Babies may suffer serious or fatal injuries when doctors, nurses and other medical professionals fail to provide quality care.

Injuries that may result from a failure to properly respond to signs of fetal distress include:

If your child has suffered serious injuries or if you have lost a child due to medical negligence, contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer at Rappaport Glass Greene & Levine. We represent clients throughout New York in a wide range of medical malpractice claims. We have successfully obtained compensation on behalf of clients in a variety of birth injury cases.

Birth Injuries Resulting From Medical Negligence

Oxygen deprivation and other types of fetal distress before and during childbirth can cause babies to develop cerebral palsy and other serious medical conditions. In the most severe cases, a failure to properly respond to signs of fetal distress can cause a baby to be stillborn.

Medical technology, including fetal monitoring devices, allow medical professionals to monitor a baby's heart rate and take notice of issues that may pose a threat to the health of a baby before and during the delivery process. However, the most advanced technology in the world is useless if doctors, nurses and hospital staff do not do their jobs properly.

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Since 1968, our firm has advocated on behalf of thousands of injury victims. We have a strong record of results in medical malpractice and personal injury claims, including numerous million- and multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements. Our team of skilled negotiators and trial lawyers know how to effectively investigate instances of medical negligence and utilize the assistance of knowledgeable experts to assist in the effective management of medical malpractice claims.

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To schedule a free consultation with one of our Suffolk County birth injury attorneys, call 866-639-5567 or contact us by e-mail.

Case Results

  • $88,967,000
    Fetal Distress Causes Cerebral Palsy
  • $25,000,000
    Internal Bleeding
  • $20,000,000
    Fetal Asphyxia Leads to Brain Injury
  • $9,500,000
    Young Man Emergency Room Wrongful Death

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