Shrager, Spivey & Sachs

$4 Million Settlement for Birth Injury

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.

Significant Settlement for Newborn’s Cerebral Palsy

Wayne Spivey obtained a significant settlement for a newborn injured during caesarean section. Her mother had previously undergone a caesarean section, but during her present pregnancy, her doctors advised her of the risks associated with vaginal birth after caesarean – VBAC – including possible uterine rupture. The risks combined with a doctor’s excessive administration of pitocin and failure to quickly respond to alarming fetal monitor readings. The mother suffered a ruptured uterus, and the baby now suffers severe cerebral palsy. He is permanently brain damaged - unable to walk unassisted, engage in functional speech or feed himself. Attorney Spivey retained world-renowned medical experts to review and support the family’s suit, which included state-of-the-art technology. The child’s family will now be able to provide him the continuous care he requires.