A judge in Wayne County, MIchigan has approved a $1.95 million settlement between a local hospital and a girl who suffered neurological injuries during birth at the hospital. According to the lawsuit, doctors ignored a significant decrease in amniotic fluid level shown during a routine prenatal test and did not advise the mother about the risks of such a finding. As a result, the baby suffered hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (birth asphyxia) at the time of birth and has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and developmental delays.
Attorney Jesse Reiter of ABC Law Centers in Detroit, Michigan warned that significant decreases in amniotic fluid levels require further investigation, even if the amniotic fluid is still at a normal level.
When doctors ignore significant signs or symptoms during prenatal care, the consequences can be devastating for a newborn, resulting in permanent neurological injury and requiring a lifetime of physical and occupational therapy, not to mention medications and lifelong medical care.
About us: Reiter & Walsh ABC Law Centers is based in Detroit, MI. We specialize in birth injury cases and serve Oakland, Macomb and Wayne Counties and all other counties in Michigan. Our major Michigan cities include Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Lansing, and Warren but we also serve all other areas of the state. Reiter & Walsh ABC Law Centers also represents clients in Washington DC and Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo, Cincinnati and the remainder of Ohio and other states. Our consultations are free and we do not charge legal fees until we win your case. 1-888-419-BABY, www.abclawcenters.com.
