When a baby is diagnosed with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) or Cerebral Palsy (CP), families are rightfully focused on their child’s care, not legal battles. But time is critical, and waiting too long could mean losing the chance to uncover whether medical negligence played a role. Share this if a loved one’s baby has HIE or CP because this information could change everything for a family in need.
Share This If A Loved One’s Baby Has HIE Or CP
HIE occurs when a baby’s brain is deprived of oxygen, often during labor and delivery. In some cases, it leads to CP, a lifelong condition affecting movement and muscle control. Hospitals may dismiss it as unavoidable, but key medical records, like fetal monitoring strips, umbilical cord gas results, and placental pathology reports, can reveal if mistakes were made.
Every state has a strict deadline (statute of limitations) for filing a medical malpractice claim. Once that window closes, families lose the right to seek answers or justice. Share this if a loved one’s baby has HIE or CP because spreading awareness could help another family act before it’s too late.
How To Gather Critical Medical Records
To investigate a potential birth injury case, you’ll need:
– Labor and delivery records, including fetal heart rate monitoring strips
– NICU records, if applicable
– Umbilical cord gas results, especially the base excess value
– Placental pathology reports
– C-section surgical notes or imaging results (MRI/ultrasound)
Hospitals don’t always make record requests easy, so start immediately. Delays could mean missing crucial evidence.
Choosing The Right Legal Help
Not all lawyers handle birth injury cases the same way. Look for a firm with experience in HIE and CP cases, one that offers free case evaluations and doesn’t charge upfront for investigations. A lawyer should review your records thoroughly before determining if malpractice occurred.
If you suspect negligence, don’t wait. And if you know someone in this situation, share this with them today. Waiting could mean the difference between answers and a lifetime of unanswered questions. To speak with me further about your baby’s HIE or CP diagnosis, you can find my contact information below. Remember it doesn’t cost you any money to initially talk with me about your baby’s story.
Marcus B. Boston, Esq.
9701 Apollo Dr. Suite 100
Largo, Maryland 20774
301-850-4832
1-833-4 BABY HELP
