A Texas jury has awarded $10 million to the surviving family members of an infant who suffered catastrophic injury during birth ultimately bringing her short life to an end. During the two week trial, evidence was presented that during the delivery, the Defendant-Obstetrician repeatedly applied forceps which are instruments shaped like a pair of salad spoons to the baby’s head to try help guide the baby out of the birth canal. It was only after a fourth attempt with forceps failed to free the infant that the obstetrician decided to convert to a cesarean delivery.
Unfortunately, it was too late. After the infant was born, it was determined that she had suffered intracranial ischemic injuries meaning that there were period of time when the blood flow to the brain leading to poor oxygen supply. Subsequent radiology studies also revealed a skull fracture. Less than a week after she was born, the infant was taken off life support and passed away shortly thereafter. The jury’s award subsequently was reduced to $750,000 pursuant to the cap on non-economic damages for pain, suffering, mental anguish and emotional distress.
Our Maryland medical malpractice attorneys have extensive experience litigating birth injury malpractice cases. If you or a loved one were the victim of a similar, or any other medical mistake, call to speak with one of our attorneys today at 410-385-2225.