Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers Serving Peoria, Illinois
Protecting victims of preventable group B strep infections during pregnancy
Bacterial infections, including group B streptococcus, often present a direct threat to a developing fetus and the pregnant mother-to-be. When medical professionals fail to diagnose bacterial infections in a timely manner, serious complications may arise for both mother and child.
Trial attorney James Carter and our legal team have been holding doctors accountable when they fail to recognize critical symptoms and prescribe appropriate antibiotics and care. If you or your child were injured by group B strep during your pregnancy, we are here to help.
Designated as a member of Illinois' Leading Lawyers Network in medical malpractice cases, we are trial lawyers working to provide real help for families affected by preventable complications during pregnancy or birth. Our attorneys have tried more than 40 cases to verdict. Put our experience to work for you. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Holding negligent doctors responsible
Group B strep infection is a bacterial infection that can be transferred to the fetus. Lack of preventative care can result in a serious birth injury or life-threatening complications. When doctors fail to treat group B strep, the bacterial infection can cause the newborn to suffer from:
- Sepsis
- Septic shock
- Pneumonia
- Deprivation of oxygen
- Meningitis
Routine screening during pregnancy is critical so that doctors can diagnose and treat dangerous bacterial infections. When the right antibiotics are administered, complications from group B strep are typically completely avoidable. At Carter Law Offices, we will work vigorously to hold doctors accountable for failing to screen for bacterial infections and treat them in a timely fashion.
Contact us for help finding the answers
Call our law offices in Peoria, Illinois, at 866.361.7674 or e-mail us today to schedule a free initial consultation. We will discuss your options for seeking financial compensation for existing and future costs associated with delivery room errors. We charge no up-front fees - you will owe nothing unless we obtain a financial settlement or award for damages.
For more information about preventable birth injuries, please review our Birth Injuries Information Center.
