The treatments for newborn brain ischemia may depend on the severity of the resulting brain and nerve damage. The medical journal Stroke suggests first gaining control of the infant’s oxygen level, fever, and serum glucose level to limit further damage. Doctors may also consider delivering anticoagulant drugs if they believe additional strokes may occur. Treatment of anemia and dehydration are also important steps.
According to Stroke, treatment options like intravenous medication to treat blood clots and tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) often work to treat adults who experience an ischemic stroke. However, studies regarding these treatments for infants are limited.
The health care team that treats your infant should suggest a treatment plan that can produce the most positive outcome. If you believe medical malpractice occurred at any stage during the pregnancy, delivery, or treatment of your infant’s brain ischemia, a lawyer could help you find the most appropriate way to seek financial compensation on behalf of your child.
Pursuing Compensation for Long-Term Effects from Brain Ischemia
It is important to look beyond diagnosis and treatment of the initial neonatal stroke. According to the Archives of Disease in Childhood, more than 50% of cases result in neurodevelopmental conditions. If the occurrence of brain ischemia led to further injuries or conditions in your case, your child’s treatment plan might involve multiple medical, therapeutic, and rehabilitative specialists and lifelong support.
These are damages that may be recoverable when you file a lawsuit for compensation. Your legal team can help you calculate the cost of your infant’s current and future diagnostic and treatment expenses.
Start Gathering Evidence Right Away
A solid case file of supporting documents, evidence, and testimonials will help your birth injury lawyer prepare and value your potential medical malpractice lawsuit. The lawyer who represents you may conduct depositions and collect testimony from individual members of your health care team. They may also request copies of your:
- Prenatal and delivery medical records
- Child’s medical records and bills
- Child’s written diagnosis and prognosis
- Employment and salary history
In addition to collecting documents and evidence, your legal team can also seek medical experts to confirm the validity of your lawsuit. A birth injury lawyer can also use these records and documents to assign a financial value to your lawsuit.
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Your Lawyer Will Assess Your Potential Compensation
If your infant was diagnosed with newborn brain ischemia, your focus is likely to be on optimizing their physical and cognitive recovery. The lawyer who represents you will help you build a strong lawsuit that leads to the recovery of these financial expenses and losses:
- Medical care for your injured child
- Income loss you may experience
- Pain and suffering for your baby
- Your mental and emotional trauma
While preparing and valuing your lawsuit, your lawyer will also focus on ensuring it is filed according to the statute of limitations. Each state has its own filing deadlines, along with rules for tolling these deadlines in birth injury cases. When you hire an attorney to represent you, they can help you understand how the laws in your state affect your case’s timeline.
Negotiating a Settlement
Participating in a lengthy court case may not be the way you prefer to spend time in the aftermath of your infant’s injury. While you attend to the health of your child, your lawyer can negotiate with the at-fault party’s insurance company. If settlement negotiations result in an agreement, you might be able to get financial compensation to care for your child’s needs without going to court.
As your legal team can explain, once a settlement offer is accepted in writing, it is final and binding. That makes an accurate valuation and careful consideration of each monetary offer important. Your lawyer will negotiate on your behalf to ensure your birth injury lawsuit is not undervalued or underpaid.
Contact the Birth Injury Lawyers Group Today for Help
If a complication occurred during the birth of your newborn and they suffered a brain injury, you might have the basis of a medical malpractice lawsuit. We can aid you in seeking compensation to cover the costs of your child’s medical treatments. Find out how an attorney can help by calling (800) 222-9529 for a free consultation today.
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