The vast majority of South Africans do not know that one can be compensated for previous and foreseeable medical expenses if they can prove they or the child sustained an injury during the birth process at a public or private hospital.
Birth Injuries:
A birth injury can be defined as any caliber of injury sustained by the mother/child as a result of trauma caused during the birth process.
Such a phenomenon occurs mainly as a result of improper, or inadequate, medical intervention.
Malpractice during birth injury:
Malpractice is failure to follow accepted standards of treatment and care.
Examples include failure to:
- Treat medical conditions
- Administer anaesthetic correctly.
- Monitor the mother and baby for distress.
- Perform an emergency Caesarian section when indicated.
- Diagnose medical issues.
Instituting a birth injury claim:
You may institute a medical malpractice claim either against an individual doctor, a private hospital or a public hospital (the State).
Get in touch with Manzankosi Corporate Legal Consultancy:
Our Attorneys and Legal Practitioners have experience in dealing with such intricate matters. Let us evaluate and examine your claim, assist you with paperwork and instituting the claim. Kindly email us via info@manzankosiclc.co.za or contact us on 081 712 1114/067 147 2323.
