It takes 40 weeks of pregnancy for a human baby to fully develop. A birth occurring before 37 weeks is considered premature. Babies born too early are likely to suffer various birth injuries that can lead to lifelong serious conditions. Some preterm births happen spontaneously with no clear cause. Sadly, others can happen due to medical negligence.
If negligent medical care contributed to your child’s premature birth and he or she has birth injuries as a result, you could be entitled to compensation. This type of case can be extremely complex, but our knowledgeable Cook County, IL birth injuries attorneys can handle yours skillfully.
What Is Medical Negligence?
When a doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider fails to meet the standard of care expected in their profession, that is medical negligence. If that failure causes harm to a patient, it may be considered malpractice. Subpar medical care can sometimes lead to premature birth. In turn, that early birth can directly harm the newborn.