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My baby's death

Asked on Dec 29th, 2013 on Medical Malpractice - Indiana
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Can a hospital get in trouble if they are suppose to keep a pregnant women under a 24 observation watch and they send you home. You complain for 3days for decrease fetal movement and go to the hospital all 2times and they say nothing is wrong. Then the 3rd day they tell you that your baby has no heat beat. Then the 2end day you go in and the guy doctor ask you what the hell is wrong with your kid and she was 34weeks.
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Dear Anonymous, I am very sorry to read of the death of your baby.  No parent should have to say goodbye to their child.   Whether you have a viable claim for wrongful death damages against a qualified health care provider and/or the hospital cannot be determined based solely on the facts you provided.  A lawyer reviewing your case would want to know, for example, the reasons for being under observation, the reasons you were discharged from the hospital, and whether allowing you to return home fell below the standard of care under the circumstances of your preganncy.  This forum for legal questions unfortunately is of limited value for complex questions such as these. I encourage you to contact a law firm that assists members of our community in obtaining compensation when clear medical negligence has occurred.  Our office would be happy to discuss the circumstances of this incident in greater detail with you.  There is no charge for calling, and it may help you learn if you have any rights under Indiana law to compensation.   Best wishes, Lance Ladendorf (317) 842-5800
Answered on Dec 30th, 2013 at 3:19 PM

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You may have a case depending upon why they should have hospitalized you and the cause of your baby's death.  There are very clear guidelines for addressing pre-eclampsia if that is what is at issue in your case.  We have handled several of those claims and would be happy to discuss your case with you.  You can reach us at the number below.  Nick Nick Deets HOVDE DASSOW + DEETS, LLC Meridian Tower| 201 W. 103rd Street Suite 500| Indianapolis, IN  46290 Telephone:  (317) 818-3100| Facsimile:  (317) 818-3111 Email: ndeets@hovdelaw.com Website:  www.hovdelaw.com  
Answered on Dec 30th, 2013 at 3:17 PM

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