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HAWAII FETAL DISTRESS LAWYERS
WHEN MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS FAIL TO RECOGNIZE OR RESPOND TO SIGNS OF FETAL DISTRESS
Fetal distress may be described as indications before or during childbirth that the fetus is unwell. Most often, fetal distress is an indication that the baby is not getting sufficient oxygen. Fetal distress is typically identified through an abnormal heart rate pattern exhibited by the fetus and displayed through electronic fetal monitoring or regular ultrasound checks. Your doctor and attending nurses have an obligation to properly monitor your baby during labor and delivery.
They should watch for signs of fetal distress and should immediately address these. Failures to do so can result in serious birth injuries. If your child suffered a birth injury because of a failure to identify or a delay in responding to fetal distress, our Hawaii fetal injury lawyers are here to help. For over 40 years, Davis Levin Livingston has fought for children and families across Hawaii in complex birth injury claims. We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients.
Contact our offices online or by phone at (808) 740-0633 for a free review of your case.
Obstetrical Malpractice & Fetal Distress
There are three primary ways that obstetrical malpractice may be linked to fetal distress and birth injuries:
- Failure to identify fetal distress. This may occur if a doctor or nurse does not notice that fetal distress is occurring, by failing to monitor fetal heart-rate or misreading electronic fetal monitoring reports.
- Delays in responding to fetal distress. This may occur if nursing staff are not regularly checking on a mother who is in labor, if they initially dismiss signs of fetal distress, or if they delay in informing the attending doctor. A doctor who learns of fetal distress and yet delays in recommending or performing a C-section or instrument-assisted delivery may also be to blame.
- Improper response to fetal distress. When fetal distress is noted, medical staff should take the appropriate steps to respond. Oxygen, IV fluids, and changing the mother’s position may help, but delivery may need to be facilitated with a vacuum extractor or forceps, or a C-section may be required. The wrong response to fetal distress can cause serious birth injuries.
Get Started Today with a Free Consultation
Fetal distress errors can lead to brain damage, cerebral palsy, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), asphyxia, and even a loss of life. Do not let the negligence of a doctor or nurse go unnoticed. Involve a Hawaii fetal distress injury attorney who can hold the at-fault party accountable so you can secure the financial compensation you need for your child’s care.
Contact Davis Levin Livingston today at (808) 740-0633 to learn more how we can help you. Initial consultations are always free and there are no fees until we secure compensation for you.
Four Decades of Record Breaking Victories
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$15,000,000 Vacuum/Forceps Injury
The hospital improperly attempted to deliver a post-date baby using a traumatic second-stage vacuum extraction. This extraction and the delay in delivery resulted in permanent brain damage to the baby.
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$9,975,000 Brain Injury
The hospital's failure to monitor an infant's rising bilirubin levels led to bilirubin encephalopathy and kernicterus, resulting in severe and permanent brain damage. A settlement of $9,975,000 was obtained.
Why Davis Levin Livingston?
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Available by phone 24/7 & ready to help.
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Secured tens of millions of dollars on behalf of our clients.
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Highest malpractice judgment in U.S. history against a military hospital.
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Includes an experienced medical team including a nursing staff to answer your questions.
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Mark Davis and Mike Livingston have been recognized as some of the best lawyers in Hawaii.
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Resources available to advance your expenses; no cost or fees unless Davis Levin Livingston wins your case.
Dedicated Legal Counsel You Can Count On
Helping Families throughout hawaii for over 40 years
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Mathew Winter and the whole staff of Davis Levin Livingston guided us every step of the way and made sure we understood everything that was going on. They were always so welcoming and compassionate. Communication was never a problem and emails were answered super fast, especially when we had so many questions. They- Maariel -
"The absolute best firm in Hawaii. Compassion and professionalism at its best!"
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"After doing extensive research I knew that Davis Levin Livingston was the firm for me due to the success they have had in cases like mine."
After doing extensive research I knew that Davis Levin Livingston was the firm for me due to the success they have had in cases like mine. What surprised me was their personal touch. In the 3- Anthony
Did you know?
you are not alone in this.
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7 OUT OF 1,000 NEWBORNS ARE DIAGNOSED WITH A BIRTH INJURY.
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IN A YEAR, 157,000 MOTHERS AND CHILDREN SUFFERED POTENTIALLY PREVENTABLE INJURIES.
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THE LIFETIME COSTS OF BIRTH INJURIES CAN REACH TENS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
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ON AVERAGE 28,000 BABIES ARE BORN WITH A BIRTH INJURY EVERY YEAR.
