Austin C-Section Malpractice Attorneys

Representing Victims of C-Section Malpractice Across Texas

While cesarian sections, or “C-sections,” are increasingly common in modern obstetrics, it is important to remember that the procedure requires attentive care before, during, and after delivery. Missteps in any part of the process, as well as failing to perform a timely C-section or performing an unnecessary C-section, can lead to serious birth injuries and long-term medical complications for both the mother and their infant. All too often, these preventable errors are caused by medical malpractice. 

If you or your child were injured because of C-section malpractice, you need seasoned legal advocates who can help you hold responsible parties accountable and secure the compensation you need to cover the resulting medical and financial consequences. In addition to our decades of experience, our Austin C-section malpractice lawyers have Texas roots with national reach. We routinely utilize our extensive knowledge, resource, and professional network to provide our clients with comprehensive, results-oriented representation. Our team at National Trial Law is trial-tested and will stop at nothing to secure the best possible outcome in your case.

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Types of C-Section Malpractice

C-sections save lives on a daily basis. Vaginal birth is not always a safe option for the mother and child, so this vital procedure may be planned in advance or become necessary if there are unforeseen complications, including a medical emergency. 

Obstetricians are trained to recognize when a C-section is or is not needed as well as how to safely perform the procedure. They may commit medical malpractice when they do not meet the standard of care when deciding whether to proceed with a C-section or in carrying out the procedure.

Our Austin C-section malpractice attorneys can represent your family in cases involving:

• A failure to perform a necessary C-section. Care providers must monitor and assess the health of a fetus before they are born and determine whether vaginal birth is practical. If a provider fails to recognize conditions and factors that signal a C-section should be pursued in lieu of national childbirth and the mother and/or child is injured in the consequent vaginal birth, the provider likely acted negligently. Providers must also act with urgency when there are detectable indicators of a problem, such as fetal distress, that should prompt an emergency C-section. Failing to act in a timely manner can constitute medical malpractice if a delayed C-section results in avoidable injuries, such as brain damage or cerebral palsy in the infant. In some cases, failing to perform a demonstrably needed C-section can be fatal for both the mother and their child.
• An unnecessary C-section. Though a C-section can be a lifesaving procedure, it does not come without risks. Newborns are at a higher risk of respiratory conditions, infections, and neonatal intensive care unit stays when they are born through this surgery. Mothers are at a higher risk of blood clots, infections, and hemorrhage. Providers are trained to recognize when the procedure is absolutely necessary and when it is not, and they may commit medical malpractice when they elect to perform an unwarranted C-section that harms the mother and/or child. 
• A botched C-section. No C-section is entirely without risk, but providers still have a duty to perform the procedure within a standard of care. They may fail to meet this standard of care if the mother sustains broken bones, lacerated internal organs, or infections or sepsis as a result of an improperly closed wound. An improperly performed C-section may also result in the newborn suffering lacerations or oxygen deprivation.