Fetal Distress

Fetal distress refers to a serious condition where the fetus shows signs of distress, either during the pregnancy or during labor.   Some common causes are reaction to medications administrated to the mother, issues with the umbilical cord or the placenta and more.

Some common symptoms of Fetal Distress include a low or high fetal heartbeat, reduced fetal movement in the womb and signs of low amnionic fluid, the fluid that protects the unborn baby during pregnancy.

Fetal Distress can often lead to an unplanned Cesarean Section, a surgical procedure to remove the baby from the womb.  The operation is known by its more common name, C-Section, and the operation itself can cause injuries to the baby and the mother.

We Can Help

Your delivery team is supposed to closely monitor both the mother and unborn baby for signs of fetal distress throughout the pregnancy.

At Lenahan & Dempsey, we understand the standards of care medical professionals are required to provide to monitor for and help alleviate fetal distress.

In Pennsylvania, if fetal distress leads to injury or harm to the child or mother, there may be grounds for a medical malpractice or a personal injury lawsuit.

Fetal Distress Injury Lawyers

Establishing liability in Fetal Distress cases is often challenging and highly complex.  You need a team of lawyers who understand these matters and who have proven their abilities over time.

Our success in winning Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients has led to Judges and our peers voting us for inclusion in The Best Law Firms in America, and we are listed as a Tier 1 law firm (the highest rating).  Eight of our lawyers are listed in Best Lawyers in America and eight are listed as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.   Three, including Firm President John Lenahan, Jr., Managing Partner Timothy Lenahan and Attorney Matthew Dempsey are listed in The Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania (out of over 48,000 Pennsylvania lawyers).

Timothy Lenahan is also Best Lawyers in America’s Top Insurance Lawyer for his representation of the injured fighting against large insurers for the region of Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains.  He has previously been named Best Lawyers Top Personal Injury Lawyer for that region for his work fighting for the rights of injured people.

To establish a Fetal Distress Injury claim in Pennsylvania, we must demonstrate several factors, including:

1. Duty of care - We must show your medical team owed a duty of care to the mother and unborn child.
2. Breach of duty - The defendant(s) breached this duty through negligent actions or failures to act to current medical standards.
3. Causation - The breach of duty caused or increased the risk of harm or injury suffered by the mother or child.
4. Damages - The plaintiff suffered actual damages because of the defendant's actions.

Possible Compensation

Compensatory damages in Fetal Distress cases can include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life for the injured child, and long-term care costs for the injured child or mother. In cases where the child suffers long-term disabilities due to fetal distress, the compensation awarded may be substantial to cover life-long medical and care needs.

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What Can You Expect When Working With Lenahan & Dempsey

We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients across almost all fields of Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith and Workers’ Compensation law.

We fully understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a case can take on victims and their families. Our highly dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals can point to a history of success supporting our clients and winning the money they need to rebuild their lives.