White Plains Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy Attorney

Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a serious birth injury caused by oxygen deprivation to a baby’s brain. Many cases of HIE are preventable when medical providers follow proper standards of care during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. If your child has been diagnosed with HIE due to medical negligence, a White Plains medical malpractice lawyer can help you understand your rights and pursue justice and compensation. Call (914) 993-0393 or contact Fiedler Deutsch, LLP online today for a free consultation.

Why Choose Us

• We remain available to our clients at every step, ensuring all your questions are answered and updates are provided.
• We have more than 50 years of combined experience and have successfully handled complex birth injury and medical malpractice claims.
• We build strong cases by working tirelessly with nationally recognized experts to secure maximum compensation.

Our Case Results

We have achieved significant recoveries for families whose children suffered preventable birth injuries, including:

• $27 Million: Future payments secured for a baby who sustained brain damage due to obstetrical malpractice and delayed cesarean section.
• $9 Million: Recovery for a young girl diagnosed with Erb’s palsy after delivery negligence caused permanent brachial plexus injury.

Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) and Medical Negligence

HIE occurs when a baby’s brain does not receive enough oxygen and blood flow. Without immediate intervention, brain cells begin to die, leading to permanent neurological damage. Common medical errors linked to HIE include:

• Failure to monitor and respond to fetal distress.
• Delayed cesarean section despite warning signs.
• Improper use of labor-inducing drugs such as Pitocin.
• Prolonged labor resulting in oxygen deprivation.
• Umbilical cord compression or prolapse not addressed in time.
• Placental abruption or uterine rupture mishandled by providers.

Medical malpractice victims generally have two years and six months from the date of the incident to file suit. However, actions involving minors may be tolled (paused) until the child reaches adulthood, subject to limitations.

Types of Compensation Families Can Recover

Raising a child with HIE requires extensive medical and financial resources. Families may recover damages that cover both immediate and lifelong needs, including:

• Medical care: Neonatal intensive care, surgeries, and hospital treatment.
• Therapies: Physical, occupational, and speech therapy throughout childhood and beyond.
• Assistive devices: Wheelchairs, communication aids, and mobility equipment.
• Home modifications: Adaptations to make living spaces accessible.
• Educational support: Special education programs and individualized services.
• Lost earning capacity: Future income loss if the child cannot work.
• Pain and suffering: Recognition of the child’s physical and emotional challenges.

Compensation helps families secure the resources needed to provide stability and a higher quality of life for their child.

Why Hire an Attorney

Birth injury cases involving HIE are some of the most complex in medical malpractice law. Hospitals and insurance companies often fight aggressively to avoid liability. Having experienced representation from a White Plains Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy lawyer ensures your case is built on solid ground. An attorney provides:

• Access to respected medical experts who can prove negligence and future care needs.
• Accurate calculation of long-term financial damages.
• Negotiation skills to challenge insurance companies.
• Trial advocacy if settlement offers fall short

With the right attorney, families have the support and resources to secure the compensation their child deserves.

Contact Us Today

If your child has been diagnosed with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy due to medical negligence, call (914) 993-0393 or contact Fiedler Deutsch, LLP online today. We offer free consultations.