A Lack of Monitoring Can Result in Serious Birth Complications
Cook County Failure to Monitor Fetal Distress Lawyer
Throughout labor and delivery, there are a number of things that need to be closely monitored to ensure the health of the fetus. If anything is overlooked, it could have serious consequences ranging from complications during birth to severe brain damage or even the death of the baby.
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It is the responsibility of the doctors and their staff to identify abnormalities with the mother's contractions, fetal heart rate and all of the processes involved in the labor and delivery of a child, and to take appropriate action if any complications arise. Any failure to do so could create grounds for a medical malpractice claim. These cases can be extremely complex, and it is important to have an experienced Chicago fetal monitoring negligence lawyer who will properly handle your case.
Dedicated Chicago Fetal Injury Attorneys
At the law firm of Lane & Lane, LLC, we represent clients throughout Chicagoland, Illinois and across the United States. We understand the responsibilities of the OBGYNs, nurses and other delivery room staff, and we know the standard of care they are required to maintain. When they fail in there responsibilities, we are there with you to hold them accountable.
We have experience handling a wide variety of cases involving birth injuries and complications that were caused by the medical staff's failure to recognize the following types of issues and conditions:
- Mother's blood pressure and general health during pregnancy
- Mother's contractions during labor
- Premature labor or delivery
- Fetal heart rate and vital signs of the baby during and following labor and delivery
- Identifying and resolving signs of fetal distress
- Preventing, recognizing and treating infections to mother or baby
- Umbilical cord wrapped around the baby's neck
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