Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a type of birth injury caused by of a disruption of blood flow to the baby’s brain, depriving it of oxygen.
These injuries are usually caused by poorly managed delivery complications, such as placental abruption, umbilical cord prolapse, improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction, excessive Pitocin used to induce labor, and other types of birth trauma.
If your child is suffering from any type of medical condition caused by a lack of oxygen at birth, and you suspect that some type of error or negligence may have been involved, do not wait to talk to a Phoenix birth injury lawyer at Cullan & Cullan.
Our lawyers are also doctors. With legal and medical degrees, we have an unparalleled understanding of cases involving hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. We can accurately analyze the circumstances surrounding your labor and delivery to see if malpractice was involved.