While labor and delivery is often a difficult process, most women and their families expect their medical team to provide adequate care to help them through it safely. This is not the reality for some women. Complications like preeclampsia can pose a significant risk for a mother and baby if not diagnosed and treated properly.
If your doctor misdiagnosed or did not appropriately treat your preeclampsia, the birth injury attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, may be able to help you recover damages for any injuries you and your baby experienced as a result of medical negligence. Monetary compensation will not undo the harm of undiagnosed or mistreated preeclampsia, but receiving financial damages can help you and your family move toward physical and emotional recovery. Speak with a Litchfield preeclampsia lawyer today.
Preeclampsia is a life-threatening condition characterized by persistent high blood pressure in pregnant women or during the postpartum period. Other diagnostic signs include:
If you or a loved one has suffered complications from this condition, consulting a Litchfield preeclampsia attorney can provide guidance on your legal rights.
Approximately 5 – 8 percent of births throughout the United States involve preeclampsia or other related issues with high blood pressure. Pregnant women who develop preeclampsia usually do so after the 20th gestational week, and symptoms include:
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states that while the presence of protein in the urine is typically a sign of preeclampsia, damage to the kidneys and liver can exist without this. Additionally, the amount of protein present in the urine does not indicate the severity or progression of the condition in the mother. The diagnosis of preeclampsia should be based on persistent high blood pressure and various other reported symptoms, like visual disturbances.
Misdiagnosis or failure to properly treat preeclampsia likely means that a woman’s blood pressure will continue to rise and create a dangerous situation that can result in brain injury, seizures, organ failure, and blood clotting problems, as well as maternal and infant death. There is also a higher chance of premature birth when the mother has preeclampsia. A preeclampsia lawyer can help families affected by these medical errors in Litchfield seek justice and compensation.
While some cases of preeclampsia are so severe that complications cannot be prevented, there are ways that medical professionals can minimize the risks associated with this condition. Doctors should consider whether there are any risk factors that increase the risk of developing preeclampsia, including:
If healthcare providers fail to take these factors into account and complications arise, working with a preeclampsia attorney in Litchfield can help ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
The attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, can help you pursue compensation if you believe negligence led to your preeclampsia injuries. When you or your baby are harmed by a medical error, you deserve financial damages for the pain you’ve endured. A Litchfield preeclampsia lawyer can provide personalized support to navigate the legal process.
Contact us to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case. We can determine if a medical malpractice claim is an option for you and help to comply with Connecticut’s requirements, such as the statute of limitations and obtaining a medical expert opinion.
