An umbilical cord prolapse presents a grave danger to the fetus. A prolapsed umbilical cord happens when the cord moves ahead of the baby in the birth canal, causing severe stress on the umbilical cord as the baby pushes against it. The danger is that the fetus' oxygen and blood supply will be cut off, causing injury and even death.

It is vital that doctors act quickly. They will generally do an exam, and try to move the baby away from the cord with their hand, as their monitoring the baby's heart for signs of stress. If necessary they will do an emergency c-section to rapidly resolve the problem. Speed and precision is critical in this process, and if a doctor were slow to react, a child can be injured or lost altogether. The injuries sustained here can be debilitating and very costly for a family. If a doctor is negligent, families deserve adequate compensation.

If your child's injury was caused not only by natural factors, but also negligent medical professionals who did not care for your family like they should have, you may be able to file a medical malpractice suit against them. This personal injury claim can earn you the financial compensation you deserve.

To learn more about these types of cases, call the Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers of Chalik & Chalik today for a free consultation about your case. You can reach us by calling toll free (888) 539-5297 or by filling out the form on this page.