Birth Asphyxia Leads to Sizeable Jury Verdict

Earlier this month, a DuPage County, Illinois jury awarded the family of a seven-year-old boy who was crippled at birth $12 million dollars.  In making this award, jurors agreed that Dr. Steven Ambrust was responsible for a 45-minute delay during the Benjamin Hayes' birth that deprived him of oxygen and caused his disability.  An attorney for Hayes' parents says the boy has normal or above-average intelligence but cannot control his limbs, must use a wheelchair and requires a feeding tube.  The jury saw the boy's physical limitations during the trial, but he didn't testify.  Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield settled a claim by the family out of court.

Birth injuries such as cerebral palsy can cause a lifetime of medical and other care expenses that can be financially devistating to families.  The attorneys at Silverman Thompson Slutkin & White are experienced at handling such catastrophic injury cases.