Malpractice Claims for C-Section Injury

Before and during a c-section procedure, both mother and infant face risks inherent to the birth process. However, in light of the risks inherent with a c-section procedure, mothers and infants are afforded the right to medical care at a professional standard, which includes protection from c-section error. Should a given obstetrician or other medical staff members violate the applicable standard of care in a given patient’s c-section procedure, and injuries or damages are suffered by the mother or infant, the parents of the child can exercise their legal rights to file suit for damages in a medical malpractice claim.

Common Causes of C-Section Injury Malpractice Claims

Though each case will differ, certain birth injury claims stemming from c-section procedures often entail similar complaints against medical professionals. The following lists some of the most common problems associated with c-section delivery injuries caused by doctor negligence, including:

• Unnecessary c-section procedure, which requires proving no medical value or risk of complications was mitigated by the procedure and that the attending physician did not have sufficient reasoning to require a c-section, per professional medical standards

• Delayed c-section procedure, which often entails a physician waiting too long to commence a c-section procedure, in light of signs and other symptoms that another reasonably competent medical professional, in the exact the same situation, would have recognized as the need for an immediate c-section

• Surgical mistakes during a c-section procedure, which can harm both the mother and infant, assuming the surgical mistake was negligent in nature

• Hospital-acquired infections following a c-section procedure in both mother or infant

• Failure to monitor distress signals in both mother and infant, which if negligent in nature, may provide grounds for damage claims resulting from injuries sustained after the failure to monitor the mother or infant

Again, each c-section procedure will vary according to the needs and condition of both mother and infant. However, in every procedure, a professional standard of care must be met by any medical staff member attending to the mother and infant. Should the standard of care be violated, the medical professional can be held liable for the cause of c-section injuries and damage claims.

Getting Legal Help with C-Section Injury Claims

Should a mother or patient suffer injuries or other damages as the result of a negligent c-section procedure, they should consult with a medical malpractice attorney about their specific case. Only an attorney can advise patients on their individual legal options following a potentially negligent c-section procedure. Likewise, only an attorney can build and investigate the negligent c-section in a manner that allows patients to make viable claims for damage compensation from liable parties, should negligence occur.