A birth injury related to medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, hospital, or other healthcare professional acts negligently, which leads to one of the following:
Injury To The Child or Mother: Some examples of birth injuries that lead to medical malpractice claims include negligently failing to control excessive blood loss after the delivery, and negligently failing to monitor the baby's oxygen intake before and/or after delivery.
Wrongful Birth: A wrongful birth claim arises when a mother would have terminated the pregnancy had the healthcare professional provided her with necessary information about birth defects.
If your injury was directly related to the wrongdoing of a hospital, you may need to consult with one of our Los Angeles hospital malpractice attorneys to learn about your rights and ability to file a claim.