Preeclampsia is a serious medical condition that can occur during pregnancy when an expectant mother develops dangerously high blood pressure. If the physician or healthcare team does not respond appropriately, fails to diagnose preeclampsia, or misdiagnoses the condition, both the mother and child may be at risk of grave or even life-threatening medical complications.
A Hartford preeclampsia lawyer can help you secure compensation for losses experienced from this type of medical negligence. A birth injury attorney can guide you through the claims process, obtain all vital medical records, and negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf to get you the compensation you deserve.
High levels of protein in the urine, organs exhibiting signs of damage or dysfunction, and extreme hypertension caused by pregnancy are common warnings of preeclampsia. The increase in blood pressure can be very sudden and often happens in the final trimester of pregnancy. The liver and the kidneys are the organs most commonly affected by preeclampsia.
Other signs of preeclampsia can include rapid or sudden weight gain, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, and abdominal pain. While some women with preeclampsia may be highly symptomatic, others may have few to no systems at all. Expectant mothers receiving competent prenatal care will usually have the issue detected and addressed immediately by their physician, whether that involves ordering bed rest, administering medication, or delivering the baby early.
Women who are already at high risk for preeclampsia should be closely monitored by their medical team. Women carrying multiples, who are diabetic, have certain autoimmune diseases, already have chronic hypertension or kidney disease, or have a history of experiencing preeclampsia are particularly vulnerable to the condition.
If a case of preeclampsia is not addressed by the medical team, the situation can degrade rapidly for both mother and child. Complications can include:
The mother may also sustain injuries ranging from organ failure to stroke. A Hartford attorney can stand up for the rights of mothers, infants, and their families who were harmed due to doctor’s preeclampsia malpractice.
A Hartford attorney can dive into the chain of events that led to a suspected case of preeclampsia medical malpractice. Early detection and diagnosis of preeclampsia is standard in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Doctors who fail to recognize or follow up on the warning signs of the condition may be liable for harm that results.
Potential causes of preeclampsia complications and birth injuries can include failure to recognize the signs of the condition, inadequate blood pressure monitoring, and delayed or incorrect treatment of the condition. In addition to obstetricians or gynecologists, other members of the medical team may be liable in a preeclampsia malpractice lawsuit. These liable parties could include both individuals and entities such as physician assistants, nurses, primary care doctors, hospitals, and birthing centers.
The value and degree of compensation available in a preeclampsia malpractice lawsuit will depend on numerous factors, including the type of injuries sustained, the severity of the injuries sustained, and the long-term financial as well as physical impact of those injuries. The compensation available in a preeclampsia case can cover medical bills, pain, suffering, lost wages, future medical costs, and other tangible or intangible expenses.
If you, your child, or a loved one was injured after a doctor did not diagnose preeclampsia, ignored red flags or risk factors for the condition, or neglected to provide proper care after a diagnosis, you have legal options. An attorney can provide comprehensive legal counsel while actively working to protect your rights and future.
Our Hartford preeclampsia lawyers understand how serious the effects of mishandled preeclampsia can be, not to mention the physical, financial, and emotional burden that these situations carry. We are here to help. To set up your free case evaluation, contact Berkowitz Hanna today.
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