Helping Victims of Obstetric Malpractice Recover Financial Compensation
In every labor and delivery, there are numerous people who have the job of monitoring and attending to the mother and unborn child. There are nurses. If the child is to be delivered via Caesarean section, an anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist will be on hand. The most important person involved in the care of the mother and unborn child is the obstetrician. He or she has a number of important duties in the labor and delivery process. The most important duty every obstetrician has is to diagnose and treat problems related to the pregnancy. A mother or child's condition can change drastically in a brief period of time. Obstetricians must be able to make correct decisions in this short span. In some cases, the wrong decision can lead to fatal or tragic consequences to the child and/or the mother. In some cases, these actions or inactions constitute malpractice.
We are the New York obstetric negligence lawyers and attorneys of Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff LLP. People in New York City and beyond have turned to our law firm for tenacious, skilled legal representation in the aftermath of a severe birth injury. We investigate and litigate every type of case involving obstetric negligence. Obstetric malpractice can take a number of different forms, including:
- Failure to recognize fetal distress
- Failure to recognize and treat infant seizures
- Failure to recognize pregnancy-induced hypertension
- Injuries to the mother during birth by Caesarean section
- Improper use of forceps
One of the most important duties every obstetrician has is to take all available steps to make sure the fetus has sufficient oxygen during the birth process. If it is evident that the child is not getting enough oxygen, the obstetrician must deliver the child via Caesarean section as soon as possible. We will not spare any effort or expense to see that justice is done.
We pay for all costs of preparing your case, and only recoup these costs and our attorneys' fees if we are successful in your case. To get started, call us at 1-866-516-5887 or send us an e-mail to contact us.
