Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
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Medical professionals are expected to do everything within their professional ability to care for and nurse sick patients back to health. However, in some cases, medical professionals may make certain mistakes that complicate the health of their patients and may lead to death. Such errors are classified as medical malpractice.
One of the common medical malpractices today is Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE).
What is Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)?
HIE is a condition characterized by brain damage due to a lack of oxygen supply to the fetus. Classified under birth injuries, this condition often occurs at birth during the delivery process.
This condition can cause serious brain damage and may degenerate into conditions like cerebral palsy or mental defects or intellectual disabilities.
Generally, the longer the fetus goes without adequate oxygen supply to the brain, the more serious the resulting condition will be.
If your child suffers from this condition, you should speak to a personal injury attorney that is focused on representing medical malpractice cases.
Causes of Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
The primary cause of this condition is brain oxygen deprivation. Oxygen deprivation can occur due to a number of circumstances including:
– Breech twins
– Prolonged labor
– Excessive placental bleeding
– Maternal infections
– Brain or skull trauma
– Preeclampsia
– Fetal anemia
– Cardiac or pulmonary disease
– Placental abruption
– Uterine rupture of the mother
– Compression of the umbilical cord
– Wrapping of the umbilical cord around the baby’s neck
– Mother’s low blood pressure.
Common Complications Associated with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is regarded as a serious medical condition that can lead to several complications depending on how long oxygen was cut off from the brain. While some victims have reported delays in development and lower learning abilities, other cases resulted in the death of the fetus.
Some of the common complications associated with this condition include:
– Epilepsy
– Intellectual disabilities
– Brain damage
– Cerebral palsy
– Craniosynostosis
– Cortical-visual impairment
Additionally, some newborns may develop permanent seizures due to this condition.
Hiring a HIE Lawyer
Parents whose children have suffered brain-related impairment due to Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) can pursue a personal injury claim against the medical professional, hospital, and/or other at-fault parties. However, to determine whether there is a case to pursue or not, you must meet with a competent and experienced medical malpractice attorney.
By speaking to an attorney that is experienced in this area, the victim and their loved ones stand a better chance of taking the right steps that ensure that they will get compensation to redress the loss, pain and suffering, and substantial medical bills that are a result of negligence. You may be entitled to substantial compensation for your child’s injury and damages can assist your family in providing a comfortable life for your child after suffering from HIE.
Parents whose child has developed Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) due to negligent medical care may be able to recover damages for:
– Present and future medical expenses for the victim
– Lost earning potential
– Pain and suffering
– In-home medical care needs
– Permanent disability
– Non-economic damage, i.e. pain and suffering
A skilled medical malpractice attorney will ensure you are taken through the steps involved in filing a personal injury claim and will also ensure steps are taken to protect your rights and interest.
Contact – Cannon & Associates: Oklahoma Fierce Advocates for Medical Malpractice Victims
If your child has suffered HIE due to negligent medical care, trust our medical malpractice attorneys at Cannon & Associates to be Your Fierce Advocates. We will defend you and your interest while seeking compensation to address your loss.
Founder John Cannon has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and our entire team is dedicated to Fierce Advocacy for victims of HIE and their families. Contact Cannon & Associates by completing the CONTACT FORM ON THIS PAGE NOW or CALL at (405) 906-4051 for a free confidential case evaluation.
