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Premature Delivery

The gestation period of a fetus is approximately 38 weeks (nine months).  When a baby is born prematurely, his or her vital organs, such as the brain, heart or lungs, may not be fully developed.  As you can imagine, this can lead to very serious health complications and side effects that can significantly reduced the quality of a baby’s life.   Brain injuries, developmental delays, and mental retardation are just some of the negative effects of a premature delivery.

Can I Take Legal Action for a Premature Delivery?

If your child has suffered an injury due to a premature delivery, you may be able to file a medical malpractice claim against the hospital where your baby was delivered and against your doctor or Ob-Gyn.  The doctors and nurses responsible for your prenatal care should be monitoring your pregnancy on a regular basis to ensure your baby is developing properly and that everything is coming along smoothly.  If for some reason your baby does need to be delivered prematurely, your Ob-Gyn should be able to deliver your baby in a way that reduces the risk of injury to both you and the baby.  If you naturally go into labor prematurely, your doctor and nurses should know how to handle the situation to increase your chances of delivering a healthy baby.  With proper medical care and attention, there is no reason why a baby born prematurely shouldn’t go on to live a long and healthy life.

How Dr. Fagel Can Help

Los Angeles medical malpractice attorney Dr. Bruce G. Fagel has represented many clients throughout the Southland with premature delivery claims.  If you think your baby could have avoided serious injury or wrongful death if the doctors or hospital involved provided better medical care, you should speak with Dr. Fagel about your options for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit.  With both a law degree and a California medical license, Dr. Fagel is more than capable of helping you file a strong claim that holds your doctor or hospital accountable for their negligence.  Dr. Fagel can review your medical records, determine if malpractice was a factor in your child’s injury or death, and help you fight for your rights to compensation!

Contact Los Angeles medical malpractice lawyer Dr. Bruce G. Fagel to schedule a free consultation to discuss your premature delivery case.