Rock Hill, SC – In a landmark decision, a Spartanburg County jury awarded $16 million to a family following the tragic death of their infant at a local hospital. The jury’s verdict emphasizes the significant emotional and physical damages suffered by the plaintiffs, marking a substantial moment in South Carolina’s legal history concerning medical malpractice cases.
The case centered on an infant’s death, which occurred after a series of alleged medical oversights at the hospital. According to the trial details, the mother, at 39 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital after tests showed potential fetal distress. Despite this, the on-call doctor reportedly did not review vital fetal monitoring strips or evaluate the patient immediately.
Complications intensified the following day when another doctor administered Pitocin and ruptured the mother’s membranes, revealing meconium – a sign of possible fetal distress. Although the fetal monitors continued to display troubling signs and a nurse raised concerns, necessary adjustments to the medical approach, such as increasing Pitocin, were delayed due to hospital protocols requiring doctor’s orders. Hours later, the infant showed further signs of distress, characterized by decreased heart rates, which suggested severe oxygen deprivation.
Ultimately, after a 29-hour ordeal, the medical staff performed an emergency C-section, but the infant sustained significant brain damage and organ failure, tragically leading to his death shortly after birth.
Attorney Ashley Creech of McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips represented the grieving family. In her closing argument, Creech criticized the delayed medical responses and highlighted the irreversible loss and suffering endured by the family. The substantial $16 million award comprises compensation for medical expenses and the profound pain and suffering experienced by the family.
The outcome of this lawsuit serves as a stark warning to medical professionals and institutions across the region about the grave consequences of negligence. Ashley Creech explained that the verdict not only seeks justice for the lost infant but also sets a precedent for accountability and rigorous adherence to medical standards.
This case is noted as one of the highest medical malpractice verdicts in the state, indicating a serious call for improved patient safety and medical responsibility. McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC, known for their commitment to representing victims of serious injuries and medical malpractice, continues to advocate for stringent legal repercussions in cases of medical negligence.
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