$1.1 Million Medical Malpractice Settlement in the Bronx

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $1.1 million settlement for an infant who suffered cortical blindness and a seizure disorder after a ventilator monitoring error at a Bronx hospital.

A Critical Error in a Bronx Emergency Room

A young child was brought to a Bronx hospital for emergency treatment and placed on a ventilator to assist with breathing. During the course of care, medical staff failed to respond to critical ventilator alarm readings in a timely manner, depriving the infant of adequate oxygen for a prolonged period. The oxygen deprivation caused an anoxic brain injury — damage that was entirely preventable with proper monitoring.

The child now lives with cortical blindness and a seizure disorder, conditions that will require ongoing neurological care, specialized therapies, and adaptive support for the rest of her life. For her family, the emotional toll has been as profound as the medical challenges.

Proving Hospital Negligence in a Pediatric Case

The hospital denied wrongdoing, claiming that the medical team had followed appropriate protocols. Our medical malpractice attorneys retained board-certified pediatric neurologists and respiratory care specialists who conducted a detailed review of the hospital's records. Their analysis identified multiple failures: delayed responses to ventilator alarms, insufficient monitoring intervals, and a breakdown in communication among the nursing and medical staff responsible for the child's care.

Expert testimony established that had the medical team responded within the accepted timeframe, the brain injury would not have occurred. Our team built a comprehensive case linking each deviation from the standard of care directly to the child's permanent injuries.

Securing Care for an Injured Child

The $1.1 million settlement covers the child's current and projected medical expenses, including neurological treatment, occupational and physical therapy, vision rehabilitation, and the adaptive equipment she will need as she grows.

"When a hospital fails to properly monitor a child on a ventilator, the consequences can be devastating and permanent. This family trusted medical professionals to keep their daughter safe, and that trust was broken. This settlement ensures she will have the resources for the specialized care she needs throughout her life."

— Howard Raphaelson, Founding Partner at Raphaelson & Levine

If your child has been harmed by a medical error in New York, our medical malpractice attorneys have decades of experience holding hospitals and healthcare providers accountable for preventable injuries, and are ready to review your case. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.