Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Pennsylvania
A mother tested positive for Group B Strep during pregnancy, which requires her to be treated with antibiotics during delivery to prevent her child from becoming seriously ill. The hospital didn't follow the doctors orders, and failed to give even the first dose of antibiotics. What reprocussions can be taken against the hospital if your child gets sick afterwards?
1 Answer from Attorneys
You have set forth the elements of a malpractice claim. Whether this is worth pursuing would depend on the degree of injury the baby suffered and whether this was related to thse group B strep infection.
I urge you to start calling medical malpractice attorneys in your area as soon as possible if you are interested in pursuing a claim. If you desire, I would be happy to refer you to one of my colleagues in Pittsburgh.
Medical malpractice attorneys will generally listen to your complaint for free. If they think you have a case, they will invite you to their office to find out more details. Generally they will not charge for this service, but, if they believe you have a case, will offer to take the case on a contingent fee basis, meaning you only pay them out the money they win for you, if any.
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