{"id":1745,"date":"2022-10-03T09:05:54","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T09:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/srbhawaiilaw.com\/?page_id=1745"},"modified":"2023-12-18T12:39:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T12:39:58","slug":"umbilical-nuchal-cord-injury","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/srbhawaiilaw.com\/umbilical-nuchal-cord-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Hawaii Nuchal Cord Birth Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1745\" class=\"elementor elementor-1745\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-94eea7a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"94eea7a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-becf8d9\" data-id=\"becf8d9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-901af56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"901af56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nuchal Cord Injury Attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee0b15d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee0b15d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wish to become a parent is the pinnacle of many people&#8217;s dreams. Anxiety and nerves are common during labor and delivery, especially for first-time mothers. In spite of this, many parents can keep their spirits up during these trying times because of the thrill of having their first experience with their newborn child.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what happens if, shortly after your baby was born, you discovered that your little one sustained a nuchal cord injury during childbirth? It is beneficial to clearly understand what nuchal cord birth injury is and what actions you can take.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not hesitate to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/srbhawaiilaw.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> call our law firm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> immediately if you require the services of a reliable nuchal cord injury attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f19a462 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f19a462\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0b76a6e\" data-id=\"0b76a6e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-883c1b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"883c1b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why do I need a Nuchal Cord Injury Lawyer in Hawaii?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6aceb32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6aceb32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is absolutely horrifying for expecting parents to learn that their child suffered a nuchal cord injury at birth. In particular, if the birth injury and complications resulted from medical negligence and malpractice. No amount of money can ever make up for the harm caused, but legal action can provide a sense of justice. In addition, it can provide financial security to help pay for medical care and treatment for your child.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For almost 30 years now, SRB Hawaii Law has been assisting birth injury victims and their families in Honolulu and throughout the state of Hawaii. Because of our extensive knowledge of medical law and years of practical experience, we can successfully hold negligent medical professionals accountable for their actions. We take an unparalleled, individualized approach to each birth injury case we manage. You can trust us to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather evidence regarding the time, reason, and circumstances surrounding your child&#8217;s nuchal cord injury<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a claim for damages in the state&#8217;s civil court system against the parties who are responsible for the injury<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather testimony, witness statements, and relevant medical documents<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult with medical experts to further solidify your birth injury claim\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pursue an appropriate compensation claim to assist your family in meeting the costs associated with your injury<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Represent you and your family in all negotiations and legal proceedings\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our credible birth injury lawyer works with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/srbhawaiilaw.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nuchal cord injury<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cases. We can assist you in pursuing justice and receiving the compensation you deserve. Call us today to schedule a free case evaluation!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6e632b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c6e632b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Nuchal Cord?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6c26cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6c26cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1750 size-full\" title=\"nuchal cord injury attorney\" src=\"https:\/\/srbhawaiilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/nuchal-cord-injury-attorney.webp\" alt=\"nuchal cord injury attorney\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srbhawaiilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/nuchal-cord-injury-attorney.webp 400w, https:\/\/srbhawaiilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/nuchal-cord-injury-attorney-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>The baby is connected to its mother through the umbilical cord while still in the womb. A nuchal cord (or &#8220;cord coil&#8221;) is an umbilical cord complication that occurs when the cord wraps around a baby&#8217;s neck.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can wrap around a baby&#8217;s neck in single, double, or multiple loops. It can be wrapped loosely, allowing doctors to slip it over a baby&#8217;s head during delivery. It is a common occurrence but potentially life-threatening complication.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Can the Umbilical Cord Strangle the Baby?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is possible for the umbilical cord to &#8220;strangle&#8221; a baby by blocking the flow of oxygen to the brain or by compressing the carotid artery. It is also possible for the umbilical cord to become compressed against itself or against the baby&#8217;s neck, which reduces the amount of oxygenated blood that flows through the umbilical cord. This can also pose a significant threat to the health of the infant.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>What is Umbilical Cord Asphyxia?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The placenta receives deoxygenated blood from the umbilical cord, which carries back oxygenated blood to the baby and nutrient-poor blood from the baby to the placenta. The umbilical cord is responsible for both of these functions.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/srbhawaiilaw.com\/birth-asphyxia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Birth asphyxia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can occur when these processes are impeded by a nuchal cord, which can cause the umbilical cord to become compressed or restrict the blood flow in the baby&#8217;s neck arteries and veins.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>What if the Doctor Doesn&#8217;t Unwrap or Cut the Cord in Time?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brain damage is one of the most severe complications from nuchal cord birth injuries. When the umbilical cord is wrapped tightly around the baby&#8217;s neck, it can cause a lack of oxygen to the brain. This, in turn, can lead to other medical issues, such as<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cerebral palsy<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High fever<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bluish skin color<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organ failure<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormalities in the heart<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood pressure<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meconium aspiration syndrome<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developmental delays<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motor disorders<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limpness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intellectual disorders<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seizures<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bear in mind that under the law, it is the responsibility of the attending physician to ensure that the child is delivered in the safest manner possible. Despite this, there are still cases of medical professionals causing birth injuries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you believe medical malpractice caused your child&#8217;s nuchal cord injury, seek legal advice immediately with an experienced Hawaii nuchal cord injury attorney. Call our Honolulu law firm today to schedule a consultation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-886f6ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"886f6ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Risk Factors For a Nuchal Cord\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f808caa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f808caa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A nuchal cord may be more likely to form when:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fetus is very active and shifts position frequently.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The umbilical cord is significantly prolonged.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wharton&#8217;s jelly present in the umbilical cord is insufficient.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poorly structured umbilical cord\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will be twins or multiples pregnancy.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s an excessive amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c332009 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c332009\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Birth Injuries Caused by Nuchal Cord\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-010ac29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"010ac29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are examples of complications and birth injuries that could arise as a result of a nuchal cord:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/srbhawaiilaw.com\/hypoxic-ischemic-encephalopathy-hie\/\"><b>Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HIE is a newborn brain injury caused by oxygen deprivation and limited blood flow. Some HIE children develop cerebral palsy, and epilepsy.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This occurs when the fetal growth rate is less than expected compared to the infant&#8217;s growth potential. Abnormally small babies are more likely to suffer brain damage during the birthing process and must be managed with extreme caution.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Meconium in the amniotic fluid:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Meconium (stool) can be dangerous if the baby has their first bowel movement in utero.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fetal heart rate abnormalities:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These can increase the likelihood of an operation performed during delivery.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Umbilical artery acidemia<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Neurodevelopmental abnormalities<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fetal death \/ prenatal death: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Death of an unborn child while still inside their mother&#8217;s uterus<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Signs and Symptoms of a Nuchal Cord\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, a nuchal cord does not cause any symptoms for the pregnant woman who carries it. If the baby&#8217;s oxygenation is affected by the nuchal cord, the baby may begin to show signs of fetal distress, such as an abnormal heart rate on the fetal monitor. These signs may indicate that the baby is in danger.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presence of a nuchal cord may result in wrongful infant death. Therefore, a doctor must observe a newborn carefully to ensure that the umbilical cord is not wrapped around the neck. And if this does occur and a baby is injured, the physician must take the appropriate measures to treat them. Otherwise, they may be liable for medical malpractice.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this happens, you should immediately reach out to a qualified birth injury lawyer in Honolulu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-348115f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"348115f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Other Umbilical Cord Complications\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6089d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6089d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To reduce the risk of birth injuries, medical professionals must be aware of the various issues that can arise with the umbilical cord and take the appropriate preventative measures. These are the following:<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Umbilical cord compression<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Umbilical cord compression prevents oxygenated blood flow. Contractions cause minor, periodic compressions. The baby can suffer oxygen deprivation, malnutrition, or fetal acidosis if the cord is compressed too much.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>True knots<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Umbilical cord knots can cause severe cord compression and birth injuries. Decreased fetal activity after 37 weeks is a sign of a knot. When the knot causes a lack of oxygen to the baby&#8217;s brain, the heart rate becomes non-reassuring.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Umbilical cord prolapse<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Umbilical cord prolapse occurs when the cord slips through the birth canal ahead of or alongside the baby. Cord prolapse can cause cord compression, birth asphyxia, and other birth injuries.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Short umbilical cords<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short cords can stretch and rupture. When the cord is short, fetal movement can cause the placenta to tear from the uterine wall (placental abruption). Placental abruption can cause severe maternal bleeding and reduce baby oxygen.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Vasa previa<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Umbilical blood vessels connect the baby to the placenta. Vasa previa is a condition in which umbilical vessels migrate into amniotic sac membranes across the birth canal.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Umbilical cord infection<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chorioamnionitis infects fetal membranes. Chorioamnionitis can spread to the umbilical cord, placenta, fetus, and amniotic fluid.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-314549d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"314549d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Do I Know Nuchal Cord Malpractice Caused the Birth Injury?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3821d14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3821d14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though there is no way to stop a nuchal cord from forming, a medical professional <\/span><b>should be able to protect patients<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from injuries and damage that lasts longer. It is necessary to monitor a pregnant woman and identify any medical issues or concerns.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of medical malpractice may include<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failure to detect a nuchal cord during a scan or ultrasound<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insufficient monitoring of the infant&#8217;s development and vital signs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not considering birth options such as a C-section to prevent birth injuries.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failure to monitor the heart rate of the newborn during delivery<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substandard care and attention during delivery<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to determine whether medical negligence caused the birth injury is to seek legal advice from a skillful lawyer in Hawaii who works with birth injuries. They will listen to what happened and look at the evidence you provide them, including witness statements, medical records, and photographs of your baby&#8217;s injuries. After careful evaluation, they can determine whether or not malpractice played a role in your baby&#8217;s injuries.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c73eb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6c73eb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Much Will I Receive From a Nuchal Cord Injury Malpractice Lawsuit?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2d1d79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2d1d79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuchal cords are dangerous umbilical cord complications. If you can prove that nuchal cord malpractice did take place, then you may be eligible to receive compensation for damages, including the following:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Past medical expenses<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of companionship and enjoyment of life<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain and suffering<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future medical care<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of earning capacity<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A qualified birth injury attorney may not be able to tell you how much your final birth injury claim will be, but they can estimate how much your damages will be. Also, keep in mind that they will make every effort to obtain the highest possible settlement for you so that you do not have to worry about it.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-711ecbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"711ecbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When Should I File Nuchal Cord Malpractice Lawsuit?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b77410 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b77410\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The statute of limitations dictates the time frame within which a person must file a lawsuit in the event of a birth injury case. The statute of limitations in Hawaii is complicated because it varies depending on who files the claim on behalf of the child &#8211; a parent or legal guardian &#8211; or the child themselves directly represented by an attorney.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical malpractice claims if the<\/span><b> plaintiff is the child (under 10)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; six years from the injury or the wrongful act or when they reach ten years of age, whichever is later<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical malpractice claims if the<\/span><b> plaintiff is the child (over 10)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; six years from the injury or the wrongful act<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical malpractice claims if the <\/span><b>parents or legal guardian<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is filing the birth injury lawsuit &#8211; 2 years and a maximum of 6 years for discovery<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wrongful death claims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; 2 years<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not put off filing a birth injury lawsuit if you want to make the responsible medical professionals held accountable for their negligence. Do not risk the potential compensation claims you can get if medical malpractice is proven.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be able to strengthen your case and file a legal birth injury claim more quickly if you work with a knowledgeable Hawaii nuchal cord injury attorney.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bece38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9bece38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Call our Seasoned Nuchal Cord Injury Attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii, Now!\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5404f1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5404f1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The umbilical cord is the baby&#8217;s primary source of nutrition and oxygen while they are still developing. During pregnancy, a child&#8217;s rich blood supply is preserved thanks to a connection between the child and the mother&#8217;s placenta. There is a small but real risk that the umbilical cord will move into a potentially dangerous position and become wrapped around the child&#8217;s neck.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your physician could have taken steps to reduce the risk of umbilical cord strangulation but neglected to do so, they are liable for the resulting harm.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical malpractice committed by professionals is one of the most complicated crimes to prove. Victims are often discouraged from bringing legal action against medical professionals because of its complexity. You will need appropriate strong evidence and a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/srbhawaiilaw.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> well-seasoned birth injury attorney<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who has handled cases similar to yours in the past and will fight aggressively to ensure that you receive a reasonable settlement on your behalf.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SRB Hawaii Law is just a call away. Reach out to us now!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nuchal Cord Injury Attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii The wish to become a parent is the pinnacle of many people&#8217;s dreams. Anxiety and nerves are common during labor and delivery, especially for first-time mothers. 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