Los Angeles Group B Strep Infections Lawyer

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a bacterial infection that can cause devastating harm to newborns if it is not properly identified and treated during pregnancy or delivery. If this has happened to your baby in Los Angeles, California, you may be entitled to take legal action and recover compensation. The Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates is here to help.

Our Los Angeles Group B strep infections attorneys have spent more than 35 years helping families in California seek justice after severe birth injuries and have recovered more than $2 billion for our clients in that time. We’re also led by Dr. Bruce Fagel, who is both a licensed physician and an experienced attorney, giving us a distinct advantage as we pursue legal action on your behalf.

Call (800) 541-9376 today or contact us online to learn more and schedule a free initial consultation.

How Our Los Angeles Birth Injury Lawyers Can Help if Your Child Is Suffering From a Group B Strep Infection

When your child’s injury is caused by a medical mistake that never should have occurred, the emotional and financial toll can feel impossible to deal with. At The Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates, our award-winning Los Angeles birth injury lawyers can handle every aspect of your case so you can focus on your family’s recovery.

Here’s how we can help:

  • Investigate your medical care and collect evidence
  • Consult with leading medical experts
  • Determine every party who shares liability
  • Negotiate a full settlement on your behalf
  • Take your case all the way to trial if necessary

Since Dr. Fagel is both a doctor and a lawyer, we uniquely understand the medical complexities that other attorneys may overlook. Contact us today to get started with your case or to ask any questions you might have.

What Is Group B Strep, and How Does Negligence Occur?

GBS is a naturally occurring bacteria that can live harmlessly in the mother’s body but poses severe risks during childbirth if passed to the baby. California healthcare standards require that pregnant women be tested for GBS between 36 and 37 weeks of pregnancy.

Medical negligence may occur when:

  • Doctors fail to screen for GBS during pregnancy
  • A positive GBS test is ignored or not communicated to the care team
  • Antibiotics are not administered during labor
  • Hospital staff delay treatment for a newborn showing infection symptoms

When these errors happen, newborns may suffer infections that lead to permanent disabilities such as cerebral palsy, meningitis, or developmental delays.

What Compensation Is Available for Group B Strep Injuries?

Families in Los Angeles, California, affected by negligent medical care may be entitled to compensation for both their economic and non-economic damages, including:

  • Past and future medical expenses
  • Long-term therapy or in-home nursing care
  • Lost earning capacity (for parents providing full-time care)
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Loss of enjoyment of life

In especially severe and rare cases, such as those involving a conscious disregard for the patient’s health and safety, punitive damages may also be awarded to punish the responsible parties.

Contact Our Los Angeles Group B Strep Infections Attorneys for a Free Consultation

If your child developed a Group B strep infection due to medical negligence, you deserve all of the compensation available to you under the law. At The Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates, we focus exclusively on medical malpractice cases and will do everything in our power to help you move forward as best as possible.

Call our Los Angeles Group B strep infections lawyers today at (800) 541-9376 or reach out online for a free consultation. We can explain your legal rights and offer some preliminary legal advice during your meeting.