Los Angeles Stillbirth Lawyer

Did your family experience a stillbirth in Los Angeles, California, that you believe was caused by medical negligence? You may be able to file a medical malpractice claim against the healthcare providers responsible. The Law Office of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel and Associates can help you understand your legal options and pursue the maximum compensation your family deserves.

Our firm is led by physician-attorney, Dr. Bruce Fagel who brings a perspective that few law firms can match and has recovered billions of dollars for our clients to date. Call (800) 541-9376 or message our Los Angeles stillbirth lawyers online today to learn more and schedule a free consultation.

How The Law Office of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel Can Help After a Stillbirth in Los Angeles, California

The Law Office of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel and Associates handles stillbirth cases from both a medical and legal standpoint. That dual perspective gives us an advantage when identifying where the standard of care broke down and can lead to more compensation in your pocket as a result. If you hire our Los Angeles medical malpractice attorneys, we can:

  • Review your prenatal records and delivery documentation in detail
  • Identify specific failures in monitoring, diagnosis, or treatment
  • Consult with leading obstetric and maternal-fetal medicine experts
  • Determine every party that may share liability
  • Calculate the full scope of your damages
  • Negotiate with the hospital’s insurance carrier on your behalf
  • File a lawsuit and take your case to trial if a fair resolution cannot be reached

Our experienced stillbirth malpractice attorneys work on contingency, so we only get paid if we win money for your claim. Contact us today to learn more and to ask any questions you might have.

Common Causes of Preventable Stillbirth in Los Angeles

Not every stillbirth is the result of medical negligence. However, when a healthcare provider fails to follow the accepted standard of care during pregnancy or delivery, a preventable death can occur. Some of the most common medical errors that lead to stillbirth include:

  • Failing to identify or properly manage a high-risk pregnancy
  • Missing warning signs of fetal distress on monitoring strips
  • Delaying a medically necessary C-section
  • Failing to diagnose or treat preeclampsia
  • Mismanaging gestational diabetes
  • Overlooking signs of placental abruption or umbilical cord complications
  • Failing to recognize or treat maternal infections that threaten the fetus
  • Inadequate monitoring during the final weeks of pregnancy

A thorough review of the applicable prenatal and delivery records is essential in these cases. Dr. Fagel’s medical background allows our team to pinpoint the clinical failures that other firms may overlook.

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Stillbirth in Los Angeles, CA?

Multiple parties may bear responsibility when a stillbirth results from substandard medical care. Depending on the facts, our attorneys may pursue claims against:

  • The obstetrician or gynecologist who managed the pregnancy
  • Nurses and midwives who provided prenatal/delivery care
  • The facility where the care was administered
  • Specialists who failed to act on abnormal test results
  • Laboratories that produced inaccurate diagnostic reports

Note that California law does not currently allow wrongful death claims for the loss of an unborn child. However, a medical malpractice claim can still be filed based on the negligent care provided to the mother.

Contact Our Los Angeles Stillbirth Malpractice Attorneys for a Free Consultation

If your family suffered a preventable stillbirth in Los Angeles, you deserve justice and all of the compensation the law entitles you to recover. Our attorneys at The Law Office of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel and Associates have decades of experience handling complex malpractice cases, and our physician-led approach gives your claim an edge that matters.

Contact our Los Angeles stillbirth malpractice attorneys today to schedule a completely free initial consultation at (800) 541-9376. We are here to help your family through this difficult time to the best of our ability.