A neonatal stroke occurs when the blood flow to a newborn’s brain is interrupted or when a blood vessel bursts.
Neonatal strokes are defined as strokes that happen between 20 weeks of gestation and 28 days after the baby is born. When the stroke is caused by interrupted blood flow, it is called an ischemic stroke, and if it results from a burst vessel, it is called a hemorrhagic stroke.
In some cases, a neonatal stroke occurs as a direct result of a doctor’s negligence when providing prenatal care to the mother, during labor and delivery, or when providing post-natal care. If the stroke is caused by mistakes or carelessness on the part of medical professionals, Gill Ports Hoste LLC can help affected families take legal action for medical malpractice.
To find out more about how our Chicago neonatal stroke lawyers can represent you when your child has been harmed by a doctor’s error, give us a call or contact us online today.
Medical negligence that can result in neonatal stroke
While neonatal strokes are sometimes unavoidable tragedies, they can also be caused by, or made worse by, medical negligence. Examples of medical errors that could contribute to causing a stroke or that could result in more serious harm to the infant include:
- Failure to monitor the fetal heart rate results in oxygen deprivation to the brain
- Delayed delivery or failure to perform an emergency C-section quickly when there are clear signs of fetal distress
- Failure to provide adequate prenatal care, such as not correctly diagnosing or treating maternal infections like strep B, which can result in blood clots in newborns
- Improperly using the vacuum extractor or forceps
- Failure to recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke in an infant and not providing proper treatment
When doctors make these or other errors, Gill Ports Hoste LLC can help parents take legal action to recover monetary compensation for the damage that was done to their family.
We’ll work to get you the money that you deserve and need to help your child get the best care and have the best quality of life.
Why turn to Gill Ports Hoste LLC for your medical negligence claim?
If your child has suffered a neonatal stroke, they may experience lifelong complications, need expensive rehabilitative treatment, and may suffer from severe developmental delays or learning disabilities. You need to be represented by an experienced attorney who has the knowledge and skill necessary to give you the best chance of recovering full compensation for losses.
Our firm is the place to turn because:
- We offer compassionate representation. We know you’ve been through a lot, and we’ll keep you informed every step of the way
- We have a history of success. We have recovered millions of dollars for victims of medical negligence, and we understand how to make compelling arguments and provide solid evidence of medical error
- We have stood up to some of the biggest insurers and care providers in Illinois. We aren’t afraid to fight to make the malpractice insurer, hospital, or health clinic pay the money you need to rebuild.
- We have courtroom experience. Not all cases end with a fair settlement offer. We can fight for you in court to maximize your chances of getting the money you deserve
Contact a Chicago neonatal stroke lawyer today
A Chicago neonatal stroke lawyer at Gill Ports Hoste LLC is here and ready to fight for you after your child’s stroke. To find out more about how we can help you, give us a call or contact us online today.