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$650,000 Settlement Reached Between Family Whose Baby Was Born Still And Doctor This article looks at a medical malpractice claim where a mother suffered from hypertension during her pregnancy, causing her baby being born stillborn. Although the physician had the chance to induce labor while the woman's daughter was still alive he chose to wait until a week later only to learn it was too late. Woman Successfully Sues Paramedics When Delay In Getting Her To Hospital Leads To Death Of Her Newborn People realize that paramedics do not have the same level of knowledge, training, or experience as physicians. Yet, when paramedics fail to diagnose signs that a patient is in a medical emergency (such as an expectant mother having a placental abruption) that mandates immediate transportation to a hospital, they may be liable for malpractice. Doctor Settles Malpractice Claim Alleging Failure To Recognize And Respond To Fetal Distress Fetal distress is a serious complication of pregnancy. It places the health of the unborn baby at in danger. A physician noting signs that an unborn baby is in fetal distress should recognize the urgency of the situation and take immediate appropriate action. Failure to do so could result in devastating injuries to the child. When Pediatricians Do Not Treat Signs Of Group B Strep In A Baby A Group B Strep infection in a baby can result in devastating injuries and even the death of the baby. It is therefore important for pediatricians to consider it in the differential diagnosis when babies exhibit symptoms, even non-specific symptoms. The failure to do so and to immediately administer antibiotics the baby may lead to a malpractice [lawsuit\|claim

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