Failure to Monitor in Memphis

When a baby is being born, a team of medical professionals are expected to measure the baby's heart rate, take ultrasounds, check for abnormalities, run fetal distress tests, and note the mother's testimonials concerning fetal movement. Further, medical teams are expected to connect fetal heart rate monitors and check them regularly during delivery, in case complications arise during childbirth.

If a medical team's failure to monitor leads to a preventable birth injury, such as cerebral palsy, shoulder dystocia, or Erb's palsy, the doctors and nurses responsible may be held liable for any resulting injuries or death.

Memphis medical professionals may be held liable for:

• Failing to monitor fetal development and recognize complications
• Failing to realize umbilical cord problems
• Failing to act with pre-existing fetal conditions in mind
• Failing to monitor the infant's vitals during pregnancy and birth (such as with a fetal heart rate monitor)
• Failing to recognize or act on indications of fetal distress

While there is surely no sum of money that can make up for a grievous birth injury error, the skilled birth injury lawyers at Morgan & Morgan can help ensure that you are not burdened financially because of a doctor's negligence. Memphis birth injury victims may be entitled to file a medical malpractice lawsuit seeking damages including medical expenses, pain and suffering, disfigurement, lost wages, loss of normal life, and possibly punitive damages.

To find out if you may be entitled to compensation for your child's birth injury, fill out our free, no-obligation case review form today.