Wrongful Death From a Stillbirth

Many people say that the day that their child was born is the greatest day of their lives. It is an unimaginable pain to lose a child in a stillbirth – a fetal death around 20 to 28 weeks of pregnancy. A stillbirth is one of the most traumatic things that can happen to a family and can leave a terrible and unforgettable memory in the family’s mind. In some cases, this tragic death may be attributed directly to something or someone rather than natural causes. If so, you deserve justice for the devastating loss of a child, and should not have to go through it on your own.

A wrongful death claim is a claim that essentially states that a negligent or intentional act of another caused the death of one of your loved ones, and you can be awarded for the damages that you endured as a result. Wrongful death statutes vary by state, but Illinois allows a wrongful death case to be pursued for an unborn fetus, as they are considered a person. It is possible to claim wrongful death for a stillbirth if it can be proven that there was a negligent or intentional act caused by another that led to the tragedy.

Part of being able to prove that a medical doctor is liable for the wrongful death of the infant is by helping your attorney to prove that they breached their duty to provide the standard of care expected within medical profession at their level. If you are able to do so based on medical records, procedures and the like, then you have proven that their conduct was negligent and you will have a reliable basis for your claim.

The death of a fetus or newborn and the devastation that it causes deserves ample attention to find the cause of it. You deserve peace of mind, and this may assist you in achieving it. There are certain technicalities should be considered in this claim, which vary by state. Most states require that the fetus be “viable” at the time of stillbirth – this means the fetus is able to survive outside of the womb, with or without medical assistance. A fetus is typically viable at 24 weeks. Combining all of these factors, you can achieve justice for your unborn child.

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