The Case:
Allison went through a normal pregnancy and was looking forward to the birth of her first child. The baby was born with jaundice, which is
something that is simple to take care of – when properly treated and diagnosed. Without proper treatment, however, it can lead to Kernicterus,
a rare but very serious form of cerebral palsy. Allison's pediatrician failed to properly monitor and treat her baby in the days following
their release from the hospital. As a result, her baby's jaundice did develop into full-blown Kernicterus.
The Investigation:
Pulley Watson attorneys were very familiar with Allison's situation, having handled many similar cases involving doctors who chose not to
start appropriate treatment for jaundice. Knowing that Kernicterus is fully preventable, Allison hoped that her lawsuit would help bring this
disorder, and its potential dangers, into the public eye.
The Results:
As in our other Kernicterus cases, Pulley Watson attorneys were successful in helping Allison obtain a settlement that provides appropriate
medical care and therapy for her child – and in highlighting the need for vigilance in confronting this entirely preventable disorder.
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