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Jaundice is caused by a naturally occurring substance called bilirubin and the condition is quite common. While up to 60% of newborn babies suffer from jaundice, most are diagnosed and treated effectively. A newborn with jaundice may show these symptoms:
For many children with the condition, these symptoms fade after a few days when their liver and other organs develop enough to rid the body of excessive bilirubin. Shortly after birth, most infants' internal organs can perform this function. However, if your newborn was not treated for severe jaundice or underlying medical conditions were not taken into consideration by a heath care provider, your child may have suffered an injury as the result of medical malpractice. Seizures, difficulty breathing, and permanent brain damage may result.
The birth injury lawyers at Michels & Lew have decades of experience helping families find the truth about medical malpractice. With the resources to identify the causes of your child's severe jaundice, we may be able to determine if the condition is the result of a health care provider's error.
Our experienced medical malpractice attorneys have a refined focus on birth injuries and we have a medical doctor on staff who may be able to identify vital evidence in your case. Our legal team has the experience and the resources to help you find answers about your newborn's medical challenges.
Not only can we answer your questions, but, if we take your case, we can also pursue compensation and justice for you and your family. Call our birth injury attorneys for a case evaluation: 310-444-1200