Orland Park Infant Wrongful Death Lawyers

Attorneys Helping Families Recover Compensation for Fatal Birth Injuries in Orland Park, IL

While the birth of a child is one of life's most joyous occasions, there are some cases where tragedy may strike. When a baby dies before, during, or shortly after birth, mistakes by delivery room personnel or others who provided care during pregnancy, labor, or delivery may be to blame. In these cases, families may struggle to deal with the emotional trauma of their loss, and they may be affected in many other ways. To help them recover from these tragedies and move forward with their lives, an experienced attorney can help determine who was responsible for a child's death and how they can recover compensation.

When medical negligence by doctors, nurses, and hospitals during childbirth leads to fatal birth injuries, the parents can take legal action against the individual people or the medical establishment to address their baby's wrongful death. If you are working to recover from the death of your child during childbirth, Schwartz Injury Law can provide the representation you need to hold the negligent parties responsible. Our firm has the experience needed to take on these complex cases, prove that negligence occurred, and help you obtain compensation that will address your losses and ensure that you can get through this difficult time.

What Causes Infant Death?

Oxygen deprivation, or hypoxia, is one of the most common complications that may occur during childbirth, and it can be fatal. Delivery room personnel must recognize any signs that a baby is not getting enough oxygen. Proper monitoring during labor can help staff members recognize any signs of fetal distress and respond appropriately. A delay in addressing issues that may affect the baby's health or performing an emergency C-section can lead to serious or fatal injuries.

Death may also occur if an umbilical cord is prolapsed, pinched, or wrapped around a baby's neck or if there are problems with the placenta. These issues can disrupt the flow of oxygen from the mother to the child, putting the child's life at risk. All appropriate measures should be taken to recognize these issues and make sure the proper measures are taken to protect the baby's health, and personnel who fail to meet these requirements may be liable for the death of a child.

Other potential reasons for infant death include:

• Reduced blood flow, which may cause the heart, brain, or other vital organs to shut down
• Improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction, which can lead to skull fractures or brain trauma that cause fatal brain injuries
• Uterine rupture, which can occur due to strong contractions or a failure to account for the effects of a previous C-section
• Untreated infant jaundice, which can cause damage to a child's brain and threaten their life
• Meconium aspiration resulting from the inhalation of fecal matter during delivery, which can prevent a child from receiving enough oxygen and lead to death by suffocation

Regardless of the stated cause of a child's death, Schwartz Injury Law will perform a complete investigation to determine of whether medical negligence played a role. We will work to ensure that negligent providers will be held responsible for the harm caused to a family. We have represented numerous families in cases involving birth injuries, and we have achieved successes for our clients, including verdicts and settlements awarding millions of dollars in compensation.

Compensation for the Wrongful Death of an Infant

Our lawyers can take steps to demonstrate how negligence by doctors, nurses, or other hospital personnel caused the injuries that resulted in a child's death. We can help a family recover compensation for damages including:

• Medical expenses for treatment provided during labor and delivery, as well as any treatment the child received prior to their death
• Funeral and burial costs, addressing expenses related to burial, cremation, and memorial services
• Grief-related counseling to help family members address the emotional trauma they have suffered
• Physical and emotional pain and suffering experienced by the mother during and after delivery

Schwartz Injury Law will use our extensive resources to fight for you, and we will serve as a dedicated ally throughout the pursuit of justice in your case. We know how the death of a child can affect a family, and we will fight to make sure you will have the resources you need to move forward and recover from this tragedy. We will be there to provide compassionate support throughout the legal process, and we will not rest until your case is concluded.

Contact Our Orland Park, Illinois Infant Wrongful Death Attorneys

When an infant dies as a result of medical negligence, a family will need to understand what steps they can take to address this loss and receive financial compensation from the parties who were responsible. While monetary compensation can never make up for the death of a child, a verdict or settlement can ensure that medical bills and other related expenses do not compound a family's anguish, and it can also make sure the parties who acted negligently will be held accountable. Schwartz Injury Law can provide the legal help you need during the healing process. Contact our Orland Park, IL fatal birth injury lawyers at 708-888-2160 for a free consultation.