When a baby is diagnosed with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) or later develops Cerebral Palsy (CP), many families struggle with what to do next. A common belief is that unless a doctor or nurse meant to cause harm, there is no legal action to take. This thinking often prevents families from getting the answers they deserve, and hospitals know it. Hospitals are counting on you not knowing this after your baby’s HIE & CP diagnosis, and that hesitation can make it harder to uncover the truth about what really happened.
Negligence Does Not Require Intent
One of the biggest misconceptions about medical malpractice is that a doctor must have intentionally harmed a patient for a case to exist. That is not how the law works. Medical malpractice is about whether the healthcare provider followed the standard of care. If they did not, and that failure caused harm, that is negligence.
Think of it like a driver running a red light and causing an accident. They did not mean to hurt anyone, but their reckless decision still caused damage. The same applies in medical settings. A mistake during labor and delivery can have lifelong consequences, even if the doctor did not intend harm.
Hospitals Are Counting On You Not Knowing This After Your Baby’s HIE & CP Diagnosis
Hospitals and their legal teams are aware that many families assume nothing can be done if the doctor did not mean to cause harm. They may hope that parents will not question what happened or seek a legal opinion. Meanwhile, they are already reviewing medical records and preparing a defense. The longer a family waits, the harder it can be to gather the necessary evidence.
Waiting Can Make It Harder to Get Answers
Medical records can become harder to access, staff may forget key details, and legal deadlines may impact a family’s ability to take action. Hospitals are counting on you not knowing this after your baby’s HIE & CP diagnosis, which is why many families never get the full truth.
If you have questions about your baby’s HIE or CP diagnosis, do not hesitate to seek answers. You do not need to know for sure that malpractice occurred, but taking the first step now ensures you do not lose the chance to act later. You can reach me further at my contact information that is located below.
Marcus B. Boston, Esq.
9701 Apollo Dr. Suite 100
Largo, Maryland 20774
301-850-4832
1-833-4 BABY HELP
