When a baby’s blood sugar levels fall below the standard, safe range for their age, they could be at risk of severe complications. While neonatal hypoglycemia is relatively common, pediatricians and medical staff must address these issues promptly to avoid unnecessary injuries.
If you believe your child’s neonatal hypoglycemia was misdiagnosed, undiagnosed, or improperly treated, you should consult with a knowledgeable birth injury attorney to discuss what happened. A Connecticut neonatal hypoglycemia lawyer at Berkowitz Hanna can manage all aspects of a birth injury claim while taking the necessary steps to recover full and fair compensation.
Neonatal hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar, often happens in the first few days after the child is delivered. Certain risk factors could heighten the chances of neonatal hypoglycemia occurring, including:
Medical professionals on the labor and delivery team should monitor these and other risk factors with pre and postnatal care that adheres to accepted healthcare standards. Failure to do so may constitute negligence. If neonatal hypoglycemia is not treated properly, a child could suffer long-term complications, including brain damage, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and cerebral palsy.
A newborn will typically exhibit numerous obvious signs of hypoglycemia. These can include shaking, restlessness, pale skin, sweating, and difficulty eating. Other potential signs of neonatal hypoglycemia can include seizures, loose muscles, or a blueish tint to the skin. Parents of children injured by neonatal hypoglycemia that was left untreated, undiagnosed, or diagnosed too late may be entitled to file a lawsuit and should speak with a Connecticut attorney.
A Connecticut attorney at Berkowitz Hanna can investigate and evaluate the full body of evidence available to determine liability for injuries from neonatal hypoglycemia. When a patient is owed a professional standard of care and the physician or other healthcare provider deviates from that standard, the patient can be entitled to monetary damages for injuries resulting from that failure.
Physicians and other medical staff are trained to identify and diagnose neonatal hypoglycemia, one of the most common metabolic conditions among newborns. If a doctor ignores the signs and symptoms of neonatal hypoglycemia or fails to diagnose or treat the condition, they may be legally liable for medical malpractice.
A child who sustains injuries from neonatal hypoglycemia due to medical negligence will often have a lengthy road to recovery and may never be fully healthy. A successful medical malpractice lawsuit could recover compensatory damages to pay for the costs associated with these long-term losses. These could include medical bills, lost earning capacity, pain, suffering, and more.
Brain function can be disrupted when blood sugar levels drop below normal. In the case of a child dealing with hypoglycemia, the consequences of this condition going unnoticed or untreated can be catastrophic.
Neonatal hypoglycemia should be promptly identified and treated by the child’s physician, and failure to do so can lead to a viable medical malpractice claim. If your child has suffered preventable complications from neonatal hypoglycemia, our attorneys can help.
A Connecticut neonatal hypoglycemia lawyer can protect your family’s rights, investigate liability, speak with expert witnesses, and construct a compelling claim to pursue all damages you are eligible to seek. Contact Berkowitz Hanna today to receive your one-on-one case consultation with a top birth injury attorney.
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