When I was in labor with my son, the nurses at the hospital told me I had to wait till the my doctor got there befor I could give birth to my son[now eight], he was in the birth canal for at least 45 min. The doc was there when I first got there, she broke my water and left to go home[this was hours befor.] When she finally came back to the hospital I gave birth to my son, but he was dry and white[pale], I was told he was breathing in the birth canal, really he was suffocating, he had a point at the top of his head, my mother was in the room with me, she was very angry at the doctor and the nurses, now I find out my son has some brain damage due to injury that may have happened at birth his ''new doctor told me'', what should I do about this??? Is it because they made me hold him in for all that time
2007-02-06 16:46:29 · 7 answers · asked by Robin W 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You totally have a lawsuit. Babies remaining too long in the birth canal is very dangerous and there are hundreds of cases every year. Find a medical malpractice attorney, a good one will take your case on contingency, meaning he will get paid when you get a settlement or jury verdict. Unfortunately the attorney will get about 40%, but you should pursue this. Doctors and hospitals know damn well how dangerous that is. Also, make sure you get your son a doctor that can keep track of him developmentally. The point on his head was probably from a suction device used to pull him out, and those usually don't cause permanent harm.
I hope everything turns out ok for you guys.
2007-02-06 16:58:38 · answer #1 · answered by LegalEnviroGuy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pointy heads is a result of delivering the baby naturally. Cesarian babies have round heads. Although the baby has crowned, waiting for the doctor to arrive before giving birth is pretty normal
2007-02-06 16:56:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I was in your position I would certainly contact a lawyer. I don't know where your at so I don't know the laws, but there may be a statue of limitations. A lawyer will be able to tell you, and most will do a consult for free.
2007-02-06 16:51:51 · answer #3 · answered by tink.faery 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Run-don't walk- to the nearest medical malpractice attorney you can find. Find out if you have a case. You might. Also- hurry because the statute of limitations could run out. Unless it is something that could not have been known until this time. Good Luck!
2007-02-06 16:55:48 · answer #4 · answered by Shawn 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
That is awful what happened to you and your son.
These people should be taught a hard lesson in ethics.
2007-02-06 16:55:29 · answer #5 · answered by Cynthia D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you think you were injured, you should contact a lawyer in your area.
2007-02-06 16:50:45 · answer #6 · answered by www.lvtrafficticketguy.com 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ASK YOUR NEW DOCTOR AND LET HIM READ THE MEDICAL REPORTS AND SEE IF THEY COINCIDE WITH WHAT YOU SAID HAPPENED.
2007-02-06 16:55:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋