As attorneys who handle birth injury cases, some of the most frequent questions we hear are: “What is birth asphyxia?” and “How will this impact my child?” At Chalik & Chalik we frequently work with parents – like you – to help you understand the implications of your child’s injury. This means knowing how an injury has occurred, as well as available treatment options and costs associated with long-term care.
We also strive to educate parents about their options for legal recourse in the event a doctor’s or hospital’s negligence contributed to the birth injury. If you believe your child’s injuries can be attributed to asphyxia related to medical malpractice, contact Chalik & Chalik. You may schedule a free consultation by calling or completing our online contact form. There is no cost to learn about your right to financial recovery in the wake of medical malpractice.
What is birth asphyxia and how does it happen?
Asphyxia is a lack of oxygen. Birth asphyxia occurs when a baby is deprived of oxygen. This can happen prior to, during or just after birth. Oxygen is essential for cells to function properly. A lack of oxygen can result in permanent damage to a baby’s organs and/or brain.
Find a Florida Birth Asphyxia Injury Lawyer Near Me
(855) 529-0269Birth asphyxia can occur for a number of reasons, some of which are outlined below:
- the baby’s airway was blocked (whether due to outside forces or an incorrectly formed airway);
- prolonged labor and/or delayed delivery;
- lack of sufficient oxygen in the mother’s bloodstream just prior to or during labor;
- the baby suffers from anemia;
- there was an early placental separation;
- infection (suffered by either the baby or the mother);
- blood pressure abnormalities in the mother; and
- umbilical cord restriction (or other problems associated with the umbilical cord).
Some of these factors can be addressed with proper diagnostic and preventive care. Others can be mitigated with early intervention. An attorney from Chalik & Chalik can investigate the details of your child’s injury to determine how and when the asphyxia occurred.
We routinely consult medical experts who have the experience and skills necessary to analyze your child’s pre- and post-natal care. This analysis can help determine if and how medical malpractice contributed to your child’s condition. This information allows us to hold negligent parities financially liable.
Chalik & Chalik Birth Asphyxia Injury Lawyer Near Me
(855) 529-0269How Birth Asphyxia Impacts Victims and Their Families
According to the Seattle Children’s Hospital, Research and Foundation, birth asphyxia occurs in four out of 1,000 births in the country. The long-term impact will depend on the severity of the trauma and how long the baby was without oxygen. It can be fatal in some cases.
Click to contact Chalik & Chalik's Birth Asphyxia Injury Lawyer today
Some of the possible complications include:
- cerebral palsy;
- problems with vision or hearing;
- developmental disabilities;
- permanent injury to affected organs (which can include the lungs, brain, heart, kidneys, etc.); and
- organ failure.
The cost of long-term care will vary with the nature and severity of the trauma, as well as the prescribed treatment plan. A Florida birth injury lawyer from Chalik & Chalik can enlist the help of medical and financial experts to determine the long-term cost of treating your child’s injury accurately.
Call or text Chalik & Chalik
(855) 529-0269
Florida Supreme Court declines University of Miami birth injury liability case The Florida Supreme Court in December 2015 decided not to hear a dispute over whether the University of Miami could be held liable for the actions of two physicians it employed through its medical school. The case concerned a baby who sustained a brain injury during delivery in 1998 at Jackson North Maternity Center in...
Did Your Florida Doctor Deliver Your Infant Using Vacuum Extraction? As an expectant mother, you most likely learned how to breathe properly during childbirth by attending a Lamaze class. Or you may have learned hypnosis childbirth to enter into a hypnotic state in order to deal with the pain of a natural childbirth. Whatever you learned and prepared for may be different than what actually...
St. Mary’s Medical Center Under Investigation For High Infant Mortality Rate In June 2015, The Federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services launched an investigation into the unusually high mortality rate among infants who underwent open heart surgery between 2011 and 2013 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. The investigation was triggered by a CNN report which stated that 12.5% of infant...
Defining A Birth Injury You Didn’t Expect This… No parent wants to see their newborn injured, sick or in pain. It’s even worse when the injury could have been prevented! Infants are the most precious gifts. Obstetricians begin caring for them before they are born, by monitoring and caring for expectant mothers. Unfortunately, pregnancy is a very vulnerable...
Can You Seek Monetary Compensation If Your Child Suffers Cerebral Palsy During Birth? You may be eligible to seek monetary compensation if your child suffers cerebral palsy during birth. We must demonstrate that another party was at fault for the mistakes that led to cerebral palsy. Liability For the Damages and Costs Cerebral palsy is among the most common birth injuries . Anyone who is at fault for...
What Is A Wrongful Birth & Can You Receive Compensation From The Doctor Who Performed It? Wrongful birth is a type of pediatric malpractice. It occurs when a parent is not given information about potential birth defects or medical complications that could influence the parent’s decision to avoid conception or terminate a pregnancy. Depending on the circumstances, you may be eligible to recover compensation from the doctor who performed a wrongful...
What is the burden of proof in an Erb’s palsy case in Florida? The burden of proof in an Erb’s palsy case dictates that a plaintiff – in this case, the injured child’s parents – must prove his or her case based on evidence presented. Essentially, this means the victim must prove the doctor or hospital was at fault versus the doctor or hospital proving they were not...
What You Should Know About Filing A Birth Injury Lawsuit? If your child has suffered a birth injury due to the negligence of doctors or medical staff, you may be considering taking legal action to pursue fair compensation for medical expenses. Birth injuries can have a lasting impact on your child’s life and will likely require constant medical care. There are a number of important...