Newborn respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. When a newborn struggles to breathe, the lack of oxygen can cause significant and lasting harm. If your child experienced this condition because medical professionals failed to act quickly or follow accepted standards, you may have grounds for a malpractice claim. A Connecticut newborn respiratory distress syndrome lawyer from Berkowitz Hanna will help you understand your options and pursue the support your family needs.
We are recognized as one of the top three medical malpractice firms in the state and have recovered more than $400 million in verdicts and settlements. Our birth injury attorneys approach each case with compassion and will fight for the best possible outcome for your family.
When a newborn develops breathing complications, medical teams must recognize symptoms such as grunting, rapid breathing, or blue-tinted skin. They must also respond promptly with interventions such as supplemental oxygen and continuous monitoring. If a provider does not meet the accepted standard of care and a child suffers harm, this carelessness may form the basis for a medical negligence claim. Our attorneys use guidance from expert witnesses to evaluate how care decisions deviated from what a similarly trained provider would have done under the same circumstances.
Our attorneys review fetal monitoring records, delivery decisions, and postnatal assessments for neonatal respiratory distress syndrome cases in Connecticut. We work to determine whether delays in treatment contributed to an injury, and we obtain expert testimony to explain how the breach in care led to a child’s condition. This helps establish causation and supports a parent’s right to pursue damages.
Breathing complications at birth can occur for many reasons, including prematurity or infection. However, some cases stem from avoidable medical errors. Providers may fail to identify risk factors, appropriately monitor the infant, or order necessary treatments. These omissions can allow the condition to worsen and increase the likelihood of long-term injury.
Our Connecticut lawyers focus on several forms of negligence when handling your newborn RDS case. Negligence could include failing to recognize early warning signs, delaying respiratory support, or mismanaging delivery when risk factors are present. When preventable errors contribute to a child’s injury, our team will gather medical records, consult specialists, and build a detailed account of what occurred.
Parents often face significant medical expenses and emotional stress after a newborn struggles to breathe. We work to secure compensation for hospital care, therapy needs, and the impact the injury has on a family’s future.
Proving medical negligence requires a thorough investigation. Our attorneys in Connecticut will evaluate how the provider responded when your newborn’s RDS symptoms first appeared and whether they offered appropriate interventions. We also examine staff communication, documentation, and adherence to established protocols.
Supporting evidence may include:
We use this information to build a claim that reflects the full scope of a child’s needs. Our attorneys understand how to present medical evidence clearly and effectively.
When a doctor’s improper care has harmed your child during a respiratory emergency, you deserve answers and support. At Berkowitz Hanna, a Connecticut newborn respiratory distress syndrome lawyer will fight for your family by investigating what happened, consulting experts, and pursuing full compensation. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help you move forward.
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