Los Angeles Birth Injury Attorney

Premature Delivery and Medical Malpractice

The birth of a child should be a special moment for the parents. The birth process can be a complicated procedure that doesn't always go smoothly, particularly in cases in which the mother or child have been identified to be at risk due to specific conditions.  When a child is born prematurely, even by a month, the birth and the child's chances of a healthy start to life can be greatly complicated.  There are several signs that prenatal care doctors should be alert to, and there are specific actions they can take that can help reduce some of the risks.  However, if a doctor fails to spot the warning signs or doesn't take the proper precautions, the baby's health is put in grave danger and the doctor and medical facility can face a medical malpractice in a birth injury case as a result.

If you or your family has endured the tragedy of having your child injured due to medical negligence, immediately contact a Los Angeles medical malpractice lawyer to discuss taking legal action against those who contributed to your child's injuries.  Attorney Steven J. Weinberg has spent more than 35 years as a zealous advocate of those who have suffered from medical malpractice in birth injury cases. He has successfully provided legal support on countless medical malpractice cases and has secured multiple million dollar verdicts and settlements.  The firm has the extensive experience and resources to help you seek justice in a medical malpractice claim against a negligent obstetrician or other medical professional.

Premature Delivery Consequences

When a doctor fails to recognize that a baby may be born prematurely, or doesn't take appropriate action during the birth to protect the baby and the mother, there can be very serious complications.  Most of the catastrophic injuries are related to lack of oxygen to the brain.  This can lead to brain injuries that will affect the child for the rest of their lives. Premature birth cases should be evaluated as early as possible to determine how to move forward with a claim.

Contact a Los Angeles birth injury lawyer to discuss your situation with an experienced attorney and learn how to proceed with legal action in premature delivery malpractice cases.