Lawsuit Alleges Medical Center was Negligent in Babies’ Wrongful Death
Atlanta, GA – This past summer, three babies died either during, or shortly after, delivery at South Fulton Medical Center. A lawsuit has recently been filed in Atlanta based on the alleged actions of the Medical Center’s personnel. The lawsuit alleges that personnel failed to recognize the signs of early labor, needlessly delayed a caesarian delivery, and failed to identify fetal distress.
The Plaintiffs’ attorney, James Hugh Potts, stated, “Their stories are heartbreaking. With proper care, these babies would have lived. They’d be with their families now.”
Potts is seeking damages for pain and suffering, loss of the deceased infants’ future earnings, medical expenses incurred during the deliveries, and punitive damages.
Potts also plans to file suit for the death of another baby at the Medical Center soon.
In addition to lawsuits for the babies’ wrongful deaths, Potts has recently filed numerous suits alleging that babies were permanently injured as a result of the Medical Center’s negligence.
The Leapfrog Group recently gave South Fulton Medical Center a “D” rating based on poor patient safety. This rating was based on the Medical Center’s poor prevention of errors, infections, injuries, and medication mix-ups.
If you or someone you know suspects a Tennessee birth injury could have been avoided and that the medical personnel were at fault, you should contact a Tennessee birth injury attorney for advice. At Bailey & Greer in Memphis, we represent the birth injury victims of this inexcusable negligence. Call us toll free at 901-680-9777 for a free case consultation today.
Since graduating magna cum laude in 2005 from the University of Memphis School of Law, Thomas has helped make a difference in the lives of victims of serious personal injury, wrongful death, and professional negligence. Thomas has extensive trial experience in both state and federal court. Among other victories in the courtroom, Thomas obtained several impressive jury verdicts and settlements
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