Obstetrical Negligence: Birth and Delivery Errors
Portland Medical Malpractice Firm ♦ Sokol & Foster ♦ 503-575-9683
Quality obstetrical care is essential to the health of mothers and babies. The failure of obstetricians and other medical professionals to adequately protect mothers and babies before, during and after birth can lead to serious injury and even death.
Injuries that may occur as a result of obstetrical negligence include:
- Shoulder dystocia
- Brachioplexus injuries (nerve damage)
- Brain injuries/cerebral palsy
- Post delivery infections
- Failures to diagnose and treat breast, cervical and uterine cancers
- Wrongful Death
If you or a loved one has suffered injury as a result of medical negligence, contact Sokol & Foster in Portland, Oregon. We offer experienced representation in a wide range of medical malpractice claims, including obstetrical negligence. Attorney Larry Sokol has been handling medical malpractice claims for more than 35 years.
Obstetrical Malpractice: Birth Injuries/Injuries to Mother or Child
Obstetrical mistakes often result in severe or fatal damage to the mother or baby. In some cases, doctors fail to prevent hypoxia - loss of oxygen - which can cause brain damage. In other cases, doctors and nurses make errors in determining the best type of delivery (c-section or natural delivery).
Common errors on the part of obstetricians, nurses and hospital staff include:
- Delivery errors
- Failure to recognize fetal distress
- Failure to take appropriate steps to prevent infection
- Failure to consider health risks to the mother
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for obstetrical errors to lead to the death of a mother or child or severe damage to the brain and nerves. Most birth injuries can be prevented with appropriate medical care.
Contact Sokol & Foster
If you need to speak with a medical malpractice lawyer about obstetrical negligence, contact Sokol & Foster in Portland, Oregon. We represent clients statewide throughout Oregon and Washington.
