Unwavering Help From A Lake Charles Neonatal Encephalopathy Lawyer
Last updated on December 29, 2025
The birth of your child brought a life-altering challenge: you received a diagnosis of neonatal encephalopathy. You now face financial worry and emotional pain. Your family deserves accountability and financial security.
Lee M. Schwalben, M.D., J.D., LLC, can help you. He is a birth injury attorney serving Lake Charles and the Southwest Louisiana area. Previously, he practiced medicine. This gives him a profound understanding of medical negligence during labor. He fights passionately to help individuals and families affected by neonatal encephalopathy and other conditions.
How Does Neonatal Encephalopathy Differ From Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy?
Neonatal encephalopathy (NE) is a broad term to describe any dysfunction of a newborn’s brain. Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a specific type of NE. HIE occurs when the brain suffers damage from a lack of oxygen and blood flow, called perinatal asphyxia. HIE is the most common cause of NE. However, NE can also result from infection, stroke or metabolic issues.
What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Neonatal Encephalopathy?
Signs of NE often appear soon after birth. They vary based on the severity of the infant brain injury. Common signs include:
- Low Apgar score
- Difficulty breathing
- Poor feeding
- Weak cry
- Seizures
- Abnormal muscle tone
- Lethargy
Doctors often use the Sarnat staging system to classify the severity of the condition.
How Can An Attorney Help With A Neonatal Encephalopathy Claim?
A successful birth injury or medical malpractice claim requires proving a standard-of-care breach. This means showing the medical team’s error caused the injury. Unfortunately, proving a medical error caused the injury is very difficult. As a birth injury attorney, Mr. Schwallben’s medical background helps him identify key evidence. He will fight for economic and noneconomic damages for your child’s life care planning and possible cerebral palsy after neonatal encephalopathy. If needed, he manages the litigation process completely.
Seek Financial Recovery With A Louisiana Birth Injury Attorney
Does your baby have neonatal encephalopathy? Let Lee M. Schwalben, M.D., J.D., LLC, review your case for free. He works on a contingency fee basis. To schedule your free, confidential consultation, please call 337-557-8377 or send him an email.