Maxiom Personal Injury Lawyers recently obtained a settlement of $400,000 plus costs for a young mum with a birth injury suffered as a result of medical negligence.

In the course of medical treatment during labour, our client had an adverse reaction to an epidural injection and requested a reversal. Instead of ending the epidural with medication, the anaesthetist administered a second dose.

This double dose of epidural resulted in our client going into cardiac arrest and requiring CPR. Our client subsequently suffered personal injuries in the form of sporadic chest pains, chronic fatigue, lethargy, and developed a psychiatric injury diagnosed as post-traumatic stress disorder.

Prior to her injuries, our client had worked full-time as an Allied Health Assistant. Despite her efforts, she was unable to return to work due to her serious psychiatric injury.

This was a satisfying outcome for our client who had experienced serious consequences including a fear of becoming pregnant. It has also instilled a sense of hope to her and her young family who can now move forward with their lives.

If you have suffered a birth injury as a result of medical malpractice, please contact one of our personal injury specialists on 0488 722 444 or 1800 85 30 85 to discuss your circumstances and your legal options.