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Performing a Timely Cesarean Section, or C-Section
 

During labor and delivery, conditions can change dynamically, and quickly. It's the doctor's responsibility to monitor the health of both mother and child and make quick, accurate assessments of the care that both mother and child require. Certain conditions, e.g. bacterial infection, abrupted placenta or umbilical cord entanglement, require immediate intervention. If mistakes are made, the physician failed to comply with reasonable standards of care and the baby is injured, the doctor or other healthcare professionals may be held accountable.

The Abelson Law Firm in Washington DC can help you obtain the financial resources necessary to manage the long-term effects of a birth injury. With over 35 years of legal experience, Attorney Michael A. Abelson can help protect your baby’s future. Contact us online or call us at (888) 797-4242 or (202) 331-0600 for a free review of your case. The Abelson Law Firm accepts cases in the Washington DC area on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay attorney's fees only if we obtain a favorable verdict or settlement for you. Babies who are too large, or present in a breech position present special challenges. If the baby does not have enough oxygen, there will likely be severe consequences. In cases like these, the doctor may need to make an immediate call for an emergency Cesarean section. Standards of medical procedure require that that a C-section then take place immediately.

The signs of fetal distress indicating the need for a C-section are clear. Some doctors either do not notice these signs or feel confident that they can overcome them. In other cases, the hospital may not be prepared to perform the operation. Sometimes, issues of inconvenience, expense or insurance payments may affect a doctor's judgment.

Making the wrong call may tragically have a lifelong impact on both mother and child. For the mother, a delay can mean uterine rupture or hemorrhaging. Birth injuries, including Erb's palsy, cerebral palsy or brain damage, can be the permanent result for the infant when a doctor fails to perform a timely C-section. The expenses for the long-term care of a child suffering from a birth injury can be overwhelming, both emotionally and financially.

If your doctor did not perform a timely Cesarean section when circumstances demanded that one be performed, if your C-section was delayed and your child was injured as a result, the lawyers at the Abelson Law Firm can help you obtain the financial compensation required for your child's long-term care.

The Abelson Law Firm has substantial experience handling birth injury cases. Attorney Michael A. Abelson has earned numerous professional honors including the highest “AV” rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers. He has also been honored as the Lawyer of the Year by the Trial Lawyers Association of Washington DC. Michael A. Abelson has been honored as among "The Cream of the Legal Establishment" by Washingtonian magazine. Put his legal skills to work on your behalf. Contact us online or by phone at 202-331-0600 or toll free 1-888-797-4242 for a free consultation.