Was Your Child’s Brain Injury Caused By A Delayed C-Section?

You knew something was wrong. You felt the tension in the room change. You saw the frantic glances at the fetal monitor. Hours passed while labor failed to progress. Many parents first suspect medical negligence when they feel a procedure took too long.

Medical teams must recognize clear warning signs of distress. Delaying a necessary surgery can jeopardize a child’s health. At McKeen & Associates, PC, our attorneys hear your concerns. We help families seek accountability for the time lost during labor.

Experienced Legal Representation For Birth Injury Families

You need a firm with the resources to challenge a major hospital system. Our legal team has advocated for families in medical malpractice cases for decades. Our attorneys have secured significant recoveries for victims of birth trauma in Michigan and Illinois. We also address cases in various jurisdictions across the country.

We work with a network of medical experts to analyze your case. These experts help us investigate whether the medical team could have prevented your child’s injury. We have the experience to pursue the parties liable under the law.

When Is An Emergency C-Section Medically Necessary?

The standard of care in obstetrics dictates when a doctor should move from a vaginal delivery to a C-section. A medical team breaches its professional duty if they fail to act within a safe window of time. The following medical indicators often require a prompt C-section:

• Signs of fetal distress: The fetal heart rate shows abnormalities. These include late decelerations or bradycardia. These signs suggest the baby is not tolerating labor.
• Prolonged labor: Labor stalls for an extended period. This can increase the risk of trauma to the baby.
• Umbilical cord issues: The cord may be squeezed or precede the baby. This threatens the baby’s oxygen supply. Doctors must deliver the baby as soon as possible.
• Placental abruption: The placenta separates from the uterine wall too early. This puts the baby at immediate risk of oxygen deprivation.

If these indicators exist, we examine the legal facts to determine if the medical team met the accepted standard of care.

We Help Families Dealing With The Effects Of Late Cesarean Sections

We know how difficult it can be to get straight answers from medical staff when a birth injury occurs. As a law firm with over 40 years of experience handling medical malpractice cases in Michigan, Illinois, and throughout the U.S., we know how to investigate and find out what went wrong during your labor and delivery.

Some hospitals are reluctant to perform cesarean deliveries because of the cost. We strongly believe that these concerns should take a back seat to the welfare of the baby and mother.

How A Delay May Lead To Permanent Injury

The brain requires a constant supply of oxygen. Prolonged distress in the birth canal is dangerous. If doctors delay a C-section, the baby may suffer Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). This brain dysfunction occurs when restricted oxygen and blood flow damage the brain.

HIE is a serious condition. Oxygen deprivation can cause permanent damage, leading to Cerebral Palsy (CP), developmental delays or seizure disorders. These outcomes are often not accidents; they frequently result from a missed window for surgery.

Reviewing the medical records from the delivery is an informative first step for parents seeking answers.

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Speak to an experienced attorney at McKeen & Associates, PC. Call 313-524-8570 or email us to discuss your C-section complication and find out what our team can do to pursue positive results for you.