Medical Negligence – Failure to Offer an Elective Caesarean Section | $9,000,000 in Compensation
The Incident
Michelle’s first pregnancy was uneventful until the final weeks, when ultrasounds suggested her baby was likely to be very large. Despite the increased risk of labour complications, she was not offered an elective Caesarean section.
Serious Injury and Medical Treatment
Labour was prolonged and complicated. Her son became stuck with shoulder dystocia, delaying his birth, and he sustained a brain injury from oxygen deprivation during labour.
The Long Road to Recovery
The delayed birth resulted in a serious brain injury to Michelle’s son.
Why Specialist Legal Advice Was Required
The case concerned counselling about delivery options, risk management and timely delivery planning.
Legal Support and Advocacy
The claim centred on the failure to discuss an elective Caesarean section and whether that option could have avoided the outcome.
Securing a Life-Changing Outcome
The compensation outcome was $9,000,000 following the failure to offer an elective Caesarean section.
Our Commitment
At Garling&Co, we are committed to supporting clients through the impact of medical negligence. We provide the expert legal assistance our clients need to reset, reclaim and rebuild their lives.