When a newborn suffers harm during labor or delivery, families are left searching for answers—and accountability. At Sandoval Law Firm, we understand how devastating a birth injury can be. Our goal is to uncover what went wrong, identify who is responsible, and help your family pursue full and fair compensation.
Identifying Who Is at Fault in a Birth Injury Case
A strong birth injury case begins with understanding where the negligence occurred. Our legal team conducts a detailed investigation into every aspect of the delivery process to determine fault and build a solid case.
Physician Negligence
Doctors and obstetricians are responsible for monitoring both mother and baby throughout pregnancy and delivery. Common examples of physician negligence include:
- Failure to recognize or respond to fetal distress
- Delayed decision to perform a C-section
- Misuse of forceps or vacuum extractors during delivery
- Failure to diagnose preeclampsia, infections, or other prenatal risks
When a physician’s actions—or inactions—fall below the accepted medical standard of care, your child may suffer preventable and lifelong consequences.
Hospital Liability
Hospitals can also be held accountable for systemic failures that contribute to a birth injury. These may include:
- Inadequate staff training and supervision
- Understaffing in the labor and delivery unit
- Poor safety or emergency response protocols
- Failure to maintain proper medical documentation
At Sandoval Law Firm, we carefully examine hospital policies and procedures to identify any institutional negligence that may have played a role in your child’s injury.
Nursing Errors
Nurses play a critical role in monitoring both mother and baby during labor. However, mistakes can happen when nurses fail to:
- Administer the correct medications or dosages
- Accurately chart vital signs or fetal monitoring results
- Communicate timely concerns to the attending physician
- Even a small oversight can have devastating consequences during childbirth.
Defective Medical Equipment
Sometimes, the cause of a birth injury lies beyond human error. Faulty or poorly maintained medical devices—such as fetal heart monitors or delivery tools—can malfunction during labor, putting both mother and baby at risk. In these cases, product liability claims may be pursued against the manufacturer or distributor of the defective equipment.
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