Peoria Neonatal Infections Lawyers
Illinois Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers: Neonatal Infection Cases
Attorneys Seeking Justice for the Youngest Victims of Malpractice
Neonates (children less than 30 days old) are especially vulnerable to both bacterial and viral infections especially concerning all infections of the Central Nervous System such as meningitis or meningoencephalitis. Doctors and other medical professionals are well aware of the severe risks posed by a neonatal infection and should treat any fever of an unknown source (FUS) very seriously.
Accepted procedure when a neonatal infection is suspected is to quickly evaluate the child's condition and to start treatment immediately — even before blood test or lumbar puncture results come back from the lab.
Timeliness is key to preventing the potentially devastating consequences of neonatal infection. If your child suffered lasting injury or died as a result of a failure to diagnose and quickly treat a neonatal infection, contact the Carter Law Offices to learn about your legal rights and options.
In a neonatal infection, a delay of even an hour can make all the difference. We work to hold negligent doctors, nurses and hospital staff to account when a child is harmed.
When physicians fail to recognize the symptoms of neonatal infection or fails to treat the condition aggressively, they may be held responsible for the damage that results. Our experienced attorneys offer dedicated representation to clients throughout Illinois who have suffered as a result of an undiagnosed or untreated neonatal infection, including:
- Meningitis resulting in brain damage or death
- Sepsis resulting in tissue damage, organ failure or death
- Pneumonia resulting in pulmonary edema
- Severe conjunctivitis causing permanent eye injury
- Damaging urinary tract infection
The warning signs of a neonatal infection can be trouble breathing or feeding, a high temperature, listlessness, lethargy or a low or unstable temperature. If your hospital or pediatrician ignored these or other symptoms and your child was harmed, we can help you find justice in a medical malpractice action.
Please contact us today to receive the experienced legal guidance and caring support you need and deserve. The initial consultation is free, and there are no costs or legal fees for you until your case is settled or you receive a financial award for damages.
