Welcoming a baby into the world should be a joyous occasion. However, when a medical professional fails to perform an emergency C-section appropriately, both mother and child can suffer life-altering injuries. A preventable birth injury can lead to permanent disabilities that require lifelong medical care and support.
At Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg & Jeck, P.C., we understand the devastating impact that birth trauma can have on infants and their parents. Our experienced C-section birth injury lawyers have dedicated their careers to fighting for children who have suffered long-term harm due to medical negligence. If you or your child has suffered an injury during delivery and believe a healthcare provider is at fault, contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced birth injury lawyer.
How an Experienced Birth Injury Lawyer Can Help
Birth injury cases involving delayed or improperly performed emergency C-sections demand attorneys with specific experience, expertise, and substantial resources. At Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg & Jeck, P.C., we focus exclusively on catastrophic injury cases, bringing decades of courtroom experience and deep medical knowledge to each case we handle.
Our attorneys prepare all birth injury cases for trial from Day One, working with leading medical experts to build the strongest possible case. Our team thoroughly investigates all aspects of your child’s injury, from reviewing fetal monitoring strips to analyzing medical records and staff decisions. With concrete evidence and a hard-hitting legal approach, our attorneys demonstrate exactly how and why medical professionals failed to meet the standard of care during your newborn’s delivery.
Our results include an $8.9 million award for a case involving an infant suffering brain damage during birth, as well as numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in medical malpractice cases.
When medical negligence leads to catastrophic birth injuries, you and your child deserve world-class legal representation. Our attorneys commit their full resources to securing the compensation your family needs for specialized medical care, therapeutic support, and lifetime assistance. Reach out today to discuss your situation and legal options in a free, confidential case review.
Why Do Emergency C-Sections Happen?
Medical professionals must closely monitor both mother and baby during labor and delivery to identify signs of distress that require immediate surgical intervention. Emergency C-sections become necessary when continuing with a vaginal delivery puts either the mother or baby at serious risk.
Common situations that require emergency C-sections include:
- Severe fetal distress – Proper monitoring might show the baby is not getting enough oxygen.
- Umbilical cord problems – The cord could become compressed or wrapped around the baby’s neck.
- Labor complications – The baby might be in an abnormal position, or labor may have stopped progressing.
- Placental issues – The placenta could separate from the uterine wall or block the birth canal.
- Multiple births – Complications can arise during the delivery of twins or triplets.
Common C-Section Injuries
When medical teams delay performing necessary emergency C-sections, both mother and baby can suffer severe injuries. Common birth injuries from a delayed emergency C-section may include:
- Brain damage – Oxygen deprivation can lead to permanent cognitive and physical disabilities.
- Cerebral palsy – Lack of oxygen can cause lifelong movement and coordination problems.
- Erb’s palsy – Nerve damage during difficult delivery can result in arm paralysis.
- Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) – Reduced oxygen and blood flow cause widespread brain damage.
- Spinal cord injuries – Birth trauma can lead to permanent paralysis.
When Are Emergency C-Sections Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when healthcare providers fail to meet the accepted standard of care, leading to catastrophic injury. In emergency C-section cases, this can happen when medical professionals:
- Miss clear signs of fetal distress on monitoring equipment
- Fail to recognize conditions requiring an immediate C-section
- Take too long to assemble the surgical team
- Delay making the decision to perform a C-section
- Improperly perform the C-section procedure
Medical teams must act quickly and decisively when complications arise during delivery. Delays of even minutes can result in permanent brain damage or other life-threatening complications. Healthcare providers who fail to follow proper protocols can be held liable for any resulting harm to mother and baby through medical malpractice claims.
What Damages Can You Recover in a C-Section Malpractice Claim?
When medical negligence causes catastrophic birth injuries, families face enormous financial hardships and heartache. A skilled C-section injury lawyer can demand compensation for losses like:
- Lifetime medical care and rehabilitation
- Specialized therapy and treatment programs
- Adaptive equipment and home modifications
- Professional care and assistance
- Loss of future earning potential
- Physical pain and emotional suffering
- Diminished quality of life
The full impact of a C-section injury can be felt for years after the event and often forever. Our Philadelphia birth injury attorneys work with industry-leading medical experts, life care planners, and economists to determine the comprehensive support your child will need throughout their lifetime. This forward-thinking approach gives us the information necessary to pursue the full compensation and long-term resources your family will need.
Contact Our Medical Malpractice Lawyers Today for a Free Consultation
It is impossible to describe the unimaginable pain a family experiences when their newborn suffers a serious injury due to medical negligence. At Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg & Jeck, P.C., our compassionate and experienced birth injury attorneys dedicate their full attention to families during this delicate time. We know nothing can make up for what is lost, but we can — and do — demand justice for every client. Our legal team leaves no stone unturned in determining what went wrong, why, and who should be held accountable.
Past clients can attest to the premium we place on personalized attention and steadfast legal support. In one testimonial, former client Willa writes, “Thank you so very much to Joshua, Todd, and [the team at Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg and Jeck]. I am so thankful for all you have done for my family and I. Thank you for the professionalism, hard work, kindness, and dedication. My family and I are grateful. In our time of grief you have gotten us justice, thank you. I would not hesitate to recommend your law firm to anyone in need.”
If you need trusted emergency C-section and birth injury lawyers who understand the complexities of medical malpractice litigation, call or contact Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg & Jeck, P.C. today for a free consultation.
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