Medical Negligence
Kingsley Napley LLP
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We - Birth Injury & Amniotic Embolism Specialists | Home | Services | Medical Negligence | Birth Injury | Cerebral Palsy | Amniotic Embolism | Contact Cerebral Palsy Claim Settled in Circumstances of Probable Amniotic Embolism - Case Study Navigation: Medical Negligence > Birth Injury Claims > Case Studies Publication Date: 2024 Practice Area: Medical Negligence & Personal Injury Catastrophic Birth Injury: We successfully represented a family whose child developed cerebral palsy following birth complications involving probable amniotic embolism. This case required sophisticated medical analysis and expert evidence to establish the link between obstetric management failures and the devastating birth injury. Amniotic Embolism Complications: Amniotic embolism is a rare but potentially catastrophic obstetric emergency that requires immediate recognition and expert management. Our case involved circumstances where probable amniotic embolism occurred during labor, leading to complications that resulted in cerebral palsy. Emergency Response Failures: Our investigation revealed failures in the obstetric team's recognition and management of the emergency situation. The medical evidence suggested that earlier recognition and more appropriate emergency intervention could have prevented or reduced the severity of the brain injury. Cerebral Palsy Consequences: The child suffered significant cerebral palsy affecting mobility, communication, and cognitive development. The family faces lifelong challenges in providing appropriate care, therapy, and support for their child's complex needs. Medical Expert Evidence: We obtained evidence from leading obstetric and neonatal experts who analyzed the probable amniotic embolism and its management. The experts provided crucial evidence about the standard of care and whether different management could have prevented the cerebral palsy.
Measurable Results
Cerebral palsy claim successfully settled in circumstances involving probable amniotic embolism. Substantial settlement achieved providing lifelong financial security for child with cerebral palsy and comprehensive support for family dealing with catastrophic birth injury consequences.