Sacramento Asphyxia Injury Attorney

Asphyxia injuries happen when the brain is deprived of oxygen. In birth injury cases, this lack of oxygen may lead to permanent, life-altering complications. Families in Sacramento facing these injuries often have urgent questions about what happened, whether it could have been prevented, and what legal options may be available.

California law allows families to pursue medical malpractice claims when negligent care leads to oxygen deprivation and serious harm. Learning about how these injuries occur and what steps to take next can help you protect your child’s future. If you need further help, contact a Sacramento asphyxia injury lawyer with The Law Office of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel and Associates today for a free consultation.

What Is a Birth Asphyxia Injury?

Birth asphyxia occurs when a baby does not receive enough oxygen before, during, or immediately after delivery. Short periods of oxygen loss can cause significant damage to the brain and other vital organs, and this damage may result in permanent disabilities in severe cases.

Common conditions linked to oxygen deprivation include:

Some children may require lifelong medical treatment and daily assistance as well.

Common Causes of Asphyxia During Birth

Oxygen deprivation is often preventable with proper medical monitoring and timely intervention. Common contributing factors may include:

  • Failure to monitor fetal distress
  • Delayed emergency C-section
  • Umbilical cord compression
  • Placental abruption
  • Uterine rupture
  • Improper use of labor-inducing medications

When warning signs are missed or when emergency care is delayed, the consequences for the baby can be devastating.

Why Trust The Law Office of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel and Associates for Help With My Family’s Asphyxia Injury Case in Sacramento?

The Law Office of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel and Associates is uniquely positioned to handle these complex claims because our firm is led by a physician who is also a licensed attorney. This dual background allows medical records and fetal monitoring data to be evaluated with a level of precision almost nobody else can.

When you hire our team, you benefit from:

  • More than 35 years of focused medical malpractice experience
  • Over $2 billion recovered for injured clients statewide
  • Extensive experience with birth injury and hypoxia cases
  • Direct access to top medical experts and specialists
  • A firm that prepares every case for trial from day one

Our goal is not to secure a quick settlement for you. Instead, we’ll aim for full accountability and maximum protection for your child’s future.

Contact a Sacramento Asphyxia Injury Lawyer for a Free Initial Consultation

If your child suffered oxygen deprivation during birth in Sacramento, California, you may be facing years of medical care and uncertainty. These cases are extremely emotionally difficult to deal with and legally complex. The Law Office of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel and Associates is here to help you to the best of our ability.

Our award-winning Sacramento asphyxia injury attorneys can file a medical malpractice claim on your behalf and work to maximize the compensation you recover from everyone who shares liability.

Call (800) 541-9376 or message us online to schedule a free initial consultation.