If A Cesarean Section Should Have Been Performed Earlier

Many pregnancies require a cesarean section for the health and safety of the mother and baby. Unfortunately, a delayed C-section can cause great harm to both baby and mother, resulting in potential lifelong effects.

At The Mahoney Law Firm, P.C., we have handled hundreds of birth injury cases in Colorado and Wyoming, and we are ready to handle yours with compassion and persistence. To schedule a free consultation at our Denver law office, contact us online or call us at 303-800-3168.

The Doctors Should Have Known

During labor and delivery, the mother is connected to an electronic fetal heart rate monitoring device that is used to assess the well-being of the fetus. This device tracks the heart rate of the baby as well as the contractions of the mother.

During labor, the fetal heart rate monitoring device will track any signs of abnormalities in the baby’s heart rate. It is the physician’s responsibility to react to those signs and, if necessary, perform an immediate C-section.

There are other tests that are often performed to assess fetal well-being, including a biophysical profile and an amniotic fluid index. If these tests are abnormal, a C-section may be advisable.

A Law Firm Founded By Attorney And Physician Dennis Mahoney

Our firm was founded more than 40 years ago by Dennis M. Mahoney, M.D., a licensed obstetrician and attorney. Today the firm’s tradition of providing compassionate legal service to injured clients is carried on by his sons Paul Mahoney and Kevin Mahoney who focus 100% on medical malpractice and personal injury law. We also assist individuals and families dealing with assisted-delivery injuries and other birth injuries.