Fetal Distress Injuries & Malpractice Attorneys

Prenatal Injury Attorney

The usually joyous time of childbirth can become a time of hardship and tragedy if the child experiences fetal distress, a serious condition caused by a lack of oxygen to the baby. Left untreated, fetal distress can lead to complications like lifelong disability and even death.

Fetal distress is common and sometimes unavoidable. Other times, however, improper care from healthcare providers can lead to fetal distress or worsen this condition, leading to debilitating complications.

Has your child suffered complications from untreated or undertreated fetal distress? If so, do not delay in retaining an experienced fetal distress attorney.

Retain a Fetal Distress Lawyer

There are times when medical professionals do everything they can to help parent and child during delivery, yet birth injuries still occur. There are other times, though, when medical experts make mistakes or otherwise fail to provide the right level of care during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. These cases can lead to, or worsen, fetal distress and complications.

If your child suffered a serious injury due to medical negligence or even medical malpractice, you may be eligible to file a birth injury claim. Contact personal injury attorney Susan E. Loggans to schedule a no-obligation, completely free case evaluation to review your legal options.

Susan E. Loggans & Associates operates on a contingency-fee basis. That means you only pay if you win.

Overview of Chicago Fetal Distress Attorney

About Fetal Distress Birth Injuries
Filing a Fetal Distress Injury Lawsuit
What to Do If Your Child Experienced Birth Injuries as a Result of Fetal

About Fetal Distress Birth Injuries

Non-reassuring fetal status (NRFS), often known as fetal distress, is a common birth complication that results from hypoxia (oxygen deprivation) to the fetus. Left untreated, it can lead to serious, even life-threatening, complications.

Fetal Distress Symptoms

Warning signs of fetal distress include:

  • Abnormal fetal heart rate
  • Reduced fetal movement
  • Low amniotic fluid levels (oligohydramnios)

It’s important for nurses and obstetricians to recognize these signs right away to begin prompt treatment.

Fetal Distress Risk Factors & Causes

Factors that can lead to or increase the risk of this medical condition include:

Fetal distress is unfortunately common and not always avoidable. That said, there are times when it is avoidable or may be mitigated through prompt, proper treatment from healthcare providers.

Fetal Distress Complications

Health issues that can arise from untreated or undertreated fetal distress include:

When fetal distress complications occur due to medical provider errors, parents may be able to file a lawsuit.

Filing a Fetal Distress Lawsuit

Burden of Evidence in Fetal Distress Birth Injury Cases

The burden of evidence is on plaintiffs, or the people filing claims. In medical malpractice claims, that means that plaintiffs will have to prove the following in court:

  • The defendant (person being sued) was expected to provide a certain standard of care.
  • The defendant failed to meet that standard of care.
  • Injury resulted from the defendant’s (in)actions.
  • The injury led to substantial emotional, physical, and/or financial harm.

Fetal Distress Injury Damages

If the court sides with the plaintiff in a fetal distress birth injury case, awarded damages may include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Drop in quality of life
  • Loss of wages
  • Medical expenses

Statute of Limitations in Fetal Distress Injury Lawsuits

The statute of limitations varies when filing birth injury cases, including those involving complications from fetal distress.

The State of Illinois, for example, has the following deadlines for filing birth injury lawsuits:

  • 8 years post-injury
  • 22 years post-injury, if it resulted in disability
  • No limitations in cases with mental and/or physical incapacitation

What to Do If Your Child Experienced Birth Injuries as a Result of Fetal Distress

Parents of children who experienced serious injuries as a result of untreated fetal distress are advised to:

  • Collect as much evidence as possible, including videos and photos.
  • Document any and all expenses resulting from the injury.
  • Collect all relevant non-financial records of medical treatment.
  • Not speak to insurance company representatives.
  • Immediately contact a law firm with a track record of winning verdicts in birth injury cases right away.

Find the Right Fetal Distress Attorney with Susan E. Loggans & Associates

Doctors and nurses are supposed to care for you and your baby. In most cases, they do. But when injuries result due to medical errors, you deserve to be compensated for your emotional and financial hardships. Remember that you are not just filing for yourself. You are filing to protect other families from substandard care from negligent medical professionals.

When you choose a fetal distress attorney, go with a firm with a winning track record in medical malpractice cases: Susan E. Loggans & Associates. Our firm can schedule a free case evaluation when you call (312) 588-9773 or fill out our online contact form.