Parents who are expecting a child are as excited as any people could ever be, but that also means that they tend to be as emotionally vulnerable as adults can get.  That's why when they are provided with medical advice that they do not necessarily agree with, they tend to become difficult for those who are providing that care.  When this situation arises, those in charge of that care had better be correct, for if they are not, they could be on the receiving end of a New York birth injury lawsuit.  Tragically, that appears to be what has occurred with a recent court filing stemming from an incident in Oneida.

According to records, this New York birth injury lawsuit was filed against defendants that include Dr. Geoffrey L. Lucas, Dr. Mehri Del Pino, Women’s Health Associates and Oneida Healthcare Center.  The plaintiffs in this case, Melissa and Morris Halladay, were expecting a child in 2009 when, at 39 weeks, Melissa began to experience discharge and pain.  She went to the clinic for an evaluation, and it was discovered that her blood sugar was very high.  This was logical because she had recently been diagnosed with gestational diabetes.

She reported the continuation of these symptoms to the clinic and the doctors repeatedly after her checkup and evaluation, and she was told to simply keep her feet up and drink a lot of water.  The doctors did not see her again.  Finally, about one week later, Mrs. Halladay began to have contractions.  Tragically, doctors were unable to find a heartbeat.  Despite this discovery, they still conducted a vaginal birth to a 9-pound stillborn child.

New York Birth Injury Lawyers

Situations like these demand a review by New York birth injury lawyers, as those who may have missed a critical diagnosis could be found liable for the damages that are being sought.  In situations like this one, those who have been harmed need to seek the help of New York birth injury lawyers who have been holding medical practitioners accountable for the harm they have caused for 40 years.  If this has happened to your child, contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.