When it is the result of a birth injury, newborn brain ischemia might be prevented by avoiding the birth injury from occurring in the first place. Some recommended methods of avoiding birth injuries include:
- Minimizing physical pressure during the birthing process
- Cesarean deliveries of extremely large babies
- Diagnosis and treatment of abnormal or difficult delivery presentations
- Close monitoring of both mother and fetus during prenatal care
If you believe your newborn’s brain ischemia could have been avoided with proper medical care, you may want to consult a birth injury lawyer in your area. A local lawyer might be able to obtain your infant’s medical records and locate medical experts to help you build a strong case for medical malpractice.
Potential Birth Injury Compensation
After carefully assessing the immediate and anticipated financial aftermath of your newborn’s ischemia, a birth injury lawyer may assign a valuation to your potential compensation package based on your damages. These damages may include:
- Your child’s medical care now and in the future
- Your child’s future disability
- Your income loss while you care for your child
- Pain and suffering
Calculating your financial damages on your own might be complex and stressful. While you focus on your child’s care, you may inadvertently overlook expenses that you may be entitled to due to negligence. A lawyer may take an objective look at the financial compensation you may deserve and ensure that your claim or lawsuit requests that full amount.
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Preserve Your Right to Seek Compensation
Do not hesitate to get a birth injury legal team involved in your medical malpractice lawsuit right away. Doing so may allow you to concentrate on your child’s treatments while your legal team concentrates on your family’s financial recovery. In addition to peace of mind that your lawsuit is being handled effectively, hiring a lawyer may provide the additional peace of mind that your lawsuit may be handled in a timely fashion.
While each state has its own statute of limitations on medical malpractice lawsuits, yours may also have laws that allow you to toll the statute of limitations for birth injury cases.
An attorney who is familiar with the laws in your state can help you understand what specific deadlines apply to your case. Failing to meet the required timeline might mean you have no legal recourse for seeking compensation.
Get Help if Your Newborn’s Brain Ischemia Could Have Been Prevented
When you notice the symptoms of brain ischemia or ischemia stroke in your newborn son or daughter, you deserve a prompt and comprehensive diagnosis and the best available medical care.
The Birth Injury Lawyers Group helps families nationwide file medical malpractice lawsuits. Find out more about if you qualify to sue for medical malpractice by calling us at (800) 222-9529 today. A member of our team will be happy to answer your questions and discuss your legal options during your free initial consultation.
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