Shrager, Spivey & Sachs

Managing partner Robert Sachs led the legal team representing a girl who was severely injured during labor and delivery. A series of mistakes led to a gestation period more than a week longer than is appropriate. Despite the delay and complaints from her mother that her water had broken, doctors left her to labor for hours without emergency care or appropriate monitoring. Unfortunately, a badycardia – a severe reduction of the baby’s heart rate – occurred, and the baby went without oxygen for more than 20 minutes. The girl – now 17-years-old – suffers from cerebral palsy and mental retardation and requires constant care. Her family can now purchase a home to accommodate her disabilities and establish a special needs trust for her future care.