Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, also referred to as HIE, is a kind of brain damage caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain before or shortly after birth, according to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy lawsuits are challenging and demand the assistance of an experienced birth injury attorney, like the ones at Phillips Law Group.
What is Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy?
“Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a dangerous condition that happens when your brain doesn’t get enough blood and oxygen,” the Cleveland Clinic reported.
“It’s common among newborns who experience a difficult birth. It can be fatal or cause permanent brain damage in severe cases.”
Sadly, HIE impacts an estimated 1 to 6 infants out of every 1,000 births, and in the United States, that equals about 9,000 to 12,000 newborns each year. It is a severe condition and can be fatal.
If your baby’s HIE was caused by medical malpractice, you may be able to file a neonatal HIE lawsuit.
Complications of Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
According to the Cleveland Clinic, HIE can lead to complications caused by permanent brain damage, including:
- Developmental delays
- Problems with growth
- Hearing or vision loss
- Issues with cognitive function (intellectual disability)
- Difficulty paying attention
- Epilepsy
- Cerebral palsy
- Infections
- …and more
Do I Have A Valid Neonatal HIE Birth Injury Case?
It is important to reach out to a qualified birth injury attorney like the ones on the team at Phillips Law Group to determine if you have a Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy lawsuit case or other birth injury claim.
Our attorneys can work with you during a free, no-obligation consultation to determine if you are eligible to take legal action after a birth injury. If a doctor does not act with a certain standard of care in order to prevent injury during birth, their failure to act in a timely manner can cause severe injury to the child and mother and may make them liable for a birth injury lawsuit.
At Phillips Law Group, we are dedicated to holding healthcare providers accountable and providing compassionate support to families after a devastating HIE diagnosis. Pursuing Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy lawsuits is one way we can help families in this tragic position seek justice.
Contact Phillips Law Group for Assistance
If your child has been diagnosed with HIE, please don’t hesitate to contact us for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.
We can help you pursue both economic and non-economic damages as part of an HIE claim. Economic damages may include covering current and future medical expenses for treatment, coverage of the costs of therapy, compensation for a loss of wages if a parent misses time from work, and more. Non-economic damages may include compensation for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and more.
Our experienced attorneys understand the complexities of these cases and work tirelessly to secure compensation for medical expenses, therapy, and long-term care, among other needs you and your family may have. At Phillips Law Group, we know how challenging an HIE diagnosis is for a family, and we want to help you navigate the legal avenues you’re entitled to pursue after a devastating birth injury.
Please call our offices today at 602-222-2222 to learn more.
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