The last thing that anyone going to the hospital wants to think about is the possibility that the staff might end up being negligent. People make mistakes, including doctors, but that’s far different than having someone outright destroy your health because they weren’t taking the appropriate precautions.
Negligence can occur because staff are too tired, distracted, drunk, or due to various other reasons. The sad fact of life is that bad things do happen, even in hospitals where you’re supposed to be taken care of and fixed right up.
This is a horrible reality for anyone to face, especially new mothers. When there’s negligence involved during labour, it means the mother or the baby’s health is suddenly at a much higher risk.
While time can’t be reversed, these steps can help you if you suspect you’ve been the victim of medical negligence.
Seek Out a Second Opinion
While it would be nice for the hospital or medical staff to own up if they didn’t do everything perfectly, this isn’t always the case. That’s why it’s important to get a second opinion to see what the damage truly is. This is important for you and especially important for your infant, who can’t tell you what’s wrong beyond crying. Getting this second opinion will also be a crucial step in regard to gathering evidence.
Get in Touch with Lawyers
The time after giving birth is exhausting. There’s a reason why mothers go on leave afterwards, and it isn’t just to bond with their new baby. In short, you don’t have the energy to deal with something as complicated as a medical negligence lawsuit. The good news is that the only thing you need to do is pick up the phone and hire an attorney. These professionals can handle all the steps in your medical negligence settlement and help ensure you get the maximum payout.
Don’t feel like this is some money-grabbing step that takes money a hospital needs to operate. Insurance companies handle litigation, and you need funds to safely recover from your ordeal. If the wounds and scars are life-altering, then you’ll especially need that money to cover the cost of ongoing treatments and accessibility tools for yourself, your infant, or both of you.
Focus on Your Recovery
With a lawyer on your case, you’ll be able to focus on your recovery. The money you spend now should get covered by your settlement, so long as everything is well documented and essential. Once you’ve recovered from bed rest, for example, you may want to start physical therapy so that you can heal with the most strength and flexibility possible. If your child experienced a birth injury, of course, the process is much more delicate.
Finding and following expert advice is essential for your recovery and an important component of establishing cause and building a case for compensation. Keep track of everything and be hypervigilant regarding symptoms so that you can have everything covered in your settlement and, at least, have a financial safety net as you move forward.