An Aggressive Advocate, When You Need It Most.

Hospital searches for answers in the deaths of three infants

Published on Oct 9, 2019 at 6:20 pm in injuries.

Newborn infants are among the most fragile of us. Premature newborns require extra-special care because their immune systems are less developed and consequently more susceptible to infections. The risks to premature babies’ health are why hospitals go to great lengths to keep them safe in sterile environments.

A full-term delivery occurs after 40 weeks and doctors consider a newborn premature if delivered at 37 weeks or sooner. Approximately 1-in-10 babies born in the U.S. are premature. Premature births may not be commonplace, but they are far from rare and delivery facilities should understand best care practices for premature babies.

When hospitals don’t meet the standard of care

One Pennsylvania hospital is searching for answers to how eight premature babies contracted a waterborne bacterial infection. Four infants have recovered, and one is on antibiotics, but three have tragically died from the infection. A doctor at the hospital believes that the vulnerability of the deceased newborns was a contributing factor in their deaths.

The hospital is now sending babies born at 32 weeks and earlier, as well as other premature deliveries to surrounding medical facilities until state and federal investigators can confirm the bacteria is no longer present.

How families can fight back

You place a great deal of trust in the hospital you choose to have your child delivered in. This is especially true if your child is born prematurely. A health care facility must follow all policy and procedures in place to keep these newborns on the track to a healthy life.

When hospitals fail to meet these standards, you need an experienced and compassionate advocate who will aggressively pursue justice for you and your family. Doctors and nurses have a duty of care to you and your premature baby and you may be able to receive damages for their negligence.

Request Attorney Consultation

Call us or fill out the form below to schedule a confidential case evaluation. We can help you determine if you need a lawyer, if you have a potential case, and if so, what your next step should be.

Legal & Firm News

What To Know About Tire Blowouts

Most of us have either seen portions of tires discarded on the highway or interstate. You may have even watched footage on the news or social media showing a tire blowing out, a motorist losing control of their vehicle, and becoming entangled in a crash. Here at Stapp Law, LLC, we want you to know […]

Read More

How Does Workers’ Comp Pay for Lost Wages in Pennsylvania?

You’re injured, and now you can’t work. How will you pay your rent, mortgage, car note, and other bills? Will you be able to afford groceries and keep the lights on? And if you were injured on the job, do you know how workers’ comp pays for lost wages in Pennsylvania? We know this is […]

Read More

Pennsylvania Car Seat Laws

For over 60 years, motor vehicle crashes were the single leading cause of death for children in the United States. Only in very recent years has firearm injuries overtaken the top place, with car crashes remaining in the leading first or second positions in the past few years of research. Following all Pennsylvania car seat […]

Read More