My doctor induced labor and the baby died from asphyxia. Could this be medical negligence?

Whether or not you can sue for medical negligence in this case depends on the circumstances. If it was reasonable and medically prudent for your doctor to induce labor, then you might be unable to sue successfully, unless the doctor made some other medical error. If, however, your doctor was negligent or behaved below the reasonable standard of care for a doctor in inducing your labor, then you can potentially sue him. You will need to prove the link between the doctor’s actions and what happened to your baby. You should speak to a medical malpractice attorney who can evaluate your case and give you more information on how to prove that the doctor’s negligence caused the damages.