As we have reported several times in our blog, the failure of a medical provider to order a timely C-section can result in devastating injuries including brain damage and/or cerebral palsy.
These injuries can require expensive rehabilitation and therapy, and lead to a lifetime of pain for the children and for family members. This is why damages awarded in birth injury lawsuits can be significant.
Recently, a Michigan appeals court ruled in favor of a family who received a $144 million verdict following the botched delivery of a child. The child was reportedly large, but instead of giving the mother a C-section, doctors allowed a natural delivery.
During the birth of the child, doctors reportedly used the drug Pitocin and the baby was forced through the birth canal of its mother, fracturing her clavicle and causing her to suffer multiple hemorrhages.
The girl, now 15, reportedly suffers from brain damage and deformities. Her family was awarded a $144 million verdict in 2011 against the hospital and doctor involved in her birth. The verdict was upheld recently following an appeal.
Should I File a Lawsuit if My Child Suffers Birth Injuries?
Remember, as this case shows, through a lawsuit, you can obtain damages that can help provide for the cost of future care, as well as pain and suffering for your child following a birth accident.
The Associated Press reported that the family members of the victim in this case plan to place the money it receives in a trust fund that will ensure the girl receives 24-hour care for the rest of her life.
Call us today and let us investigate your case if your child has suffered a birth injury. Our attorneys work tirelessly for victims.
Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP – Birth Injury Attorneys
Source: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/5e8aaff250ce48e9a2db0b3ec8c9737a/MI–Birth-Trauma-Lawsuit
