HIE Lawyer
in Wilkes-Barre, PA
In need of a compassionate HIE Lawyer? We can help!
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a type of birth injury caused by a disruption of blood flow to a baby’s brain, depriving it of oxygen. Tragically, this type of birth injury causes permanent brain damage. HIE is one of the leading causes of cerebral palsy and infant fatalities in the U.S. If your child has suffered a birth injury as the result of medical negligence, a Distasio, Kowalski & Yelen HIE lawyer can help you pursue the highest level of compensation. An experienced HIE lawyer can help you hold negligent medical professionals accountable for their actions.
Possible Causes of HIE
- Birth trauma or full-term injuries
- Fetal distress
- Prolonged labor
- C-section errors or delays
- Fetal monitoring errors or neglect
- Anesthesia errors
- Placental complications
- Umbilical cord issues
- Abnormal fetal position
- CPD
- Fetal stroke
- Birth asphyxia
- Infections
- Trauma caused by forceps or vacuum extractor
- Labor & delivery errors
