$ 4.4 million dollars was awarded to a South Carolina family because a girl died after sustaining injuries at birth. Apparently the baby was in fetal distress and the physicians did not act quickly enough. As a result, the girl suffered from cerebral palsy. Proper monitoring of fetal monitor strips and recognizing dangereous situations is very important for a physiican to live up to the required standard of care in the medical community. Although Maryland has a cap on what is called non economic damages, a life care plan for an injured infant at birth can reflect significant monetary damges just to take care of the baby for life. Learn more about Cerebral Palsy & Medical Malpractice.