There are many reasons a newborn baby can suffer from oxygen deprivation. If the oxygen deprivation stems from a doctor's or nurse's negligence and resulted in a serious birth injury, our lawyers can help.
At Watkins, Lourie, Roll & Chance, PC, we provide our clients with compassionate, caring personal service and aggressive legal representation. That is the combination that is needed to handle these difficult and complex cases. Our attorneys have experience handling cases like these and have the medical knowledge to address your situation. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, our lawyers serve clients from all walks of life throughout the state.
Contact an Atlanta hypoxia lawyer by calling us at 404-647-0325.
Handling Oxygen Deprivation Cases
Birth injuries often involve hypoxia (brain injury due to lack of oxygen) leading to brain damage, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities or developmental delays. Parents may not realize that there is a problem until the child encounters difficulty learning to speak or progressing through the educational system. Or it may be apparent right away, as in the case of Erb's palsy that leaves a baby unable to use an arm.
- Hypoxia: If a baby has reduced oxygen, his or her heart rate will respond in certain ways. The response will show up on the electronic fetal monitoring system. The system alerts nurses and doctors to the baby's struggle. In some cases, by monitoring the baby carefully, medical professionals can prevent damage. However, in cases where monitoring did not occur properly, a child can sustain harm because of negligence.
- Placental abruptions: This occurs when the placenta separates from the uterus completely before the baby is born. This condition prohibits the fetus from receiving the proper nutrients and oxygen and can cause the mother to bleed.
- Umbilical cord problems: Oxygen deprivation can stem from umbilical cord problems as well. If the cord becomes wrapped around the baby's neck, or if there is too much pressure on the cord, there is a risk that not enough oxygen will reach the infant.
- Uterine rupture: A uterine rupture occurs when the wall of the uterus tears. Often it is at the site of a former C-section and can prevent the baby from receiving the proper oxygen and nutrients.
Contact Our Georgia Cerebral Anoxia Injury Attorney
If you need assistance in handling your birth injury case, contact an Atlanta attorney by calling 404-647-0325.
