California Premature Delivery Attorney

Kaiser Malpractice Lawyer Dr. Bruce G. Fagel

A pregnancy is considered to be full term at approximately nine months, or around 38 weeks. A delivery that occurs between 26 weeks to 36 weeks is usually considered to be premature. Birth injury and medical complications are more likely in a premature baby, as the lungs and brain are usually not fully developed.

An inaccurately estimated delivery date, improperly monitoring the baby and mother during delivery, improper care of the baby while in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), medication error, failure to diagnose early labor and many other errors are all forms of medical malpractice that may lead to injuries following or due to premature delivery.

Birth Injury Attorney Serving California Residents

Was your child born prematurely and suffered birth injury? If you are a Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Kaiser Foundation Hospital or Permanente Medical Group patient, specific legal action needs to be taken to recover compensation for your child’s injuries. California Kaiser malpractice attorney Dr. Bruce Fagel is experienced in dealing with premature delivery cases and birth injuries for Kaiser patients. By evaluating your particular situation and launching a thorough investigation into the incident and your child’s injuries, Dr. Fagel can determine whether medical malpractice was to blame. If malpractice is the cause, Dr. Fagel knows exactly what legal action can be taken against Kaiser to recover maximum damages.

Kaiser patients and policyholders are prohibited from bringing a civil lawsuit against Kaiser to sue for damages in the event of suspected medical malpractice or negligence. Instead, the only recourse a victim can take is to undergo arbitration, an alternative dispute resolution that is conducted out of the courtroom.

Fortunately, birth injury lawyer Dr. Bruce Fagel is experienced in dealing with Kaiser arbitrations and understands what is necessary to effectively represent clients in these cases. Premature delivery claims can be complex, and proving malpractice can be difficult. But with Dr. Fagel’s background in medicine and extensive medical malpractice legal experience, he is able to secure the best results for his clients.

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Contact The Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates today!