Sadly, pregnancy complications are not uncommon. Many women can avoid the complications of pregnancy with good medical care, but in some cases, a medical professional may fail to provide the best possible care. If you received improper treatment during your pregnancy or delivery, you may have a personal injury case. If your spouse died as a result of pregnancy and labor related complications, you may have a wrongful death case.
How Do Pregnancy-Related Injuries and Deaths Occur?
About 700 women die from pregnancy complications in America each year. More than half of the deaths could have been prevented and occur during or after the labor and delivery process. In many cases, these women are under the care of a medical professional, but that professional may have been negligent or lacked the experience to diagnose a problem or treat it effectively.
What Are the Types of Pregnancy Injuries and Deaths?
One common injury that occurs is profuse bleeding. The result could be a hemorrhage or damage to the placenta. A doctor may provide inadequate treatment to a woman after labor who loses a tremendous amount of blood. This intense blood loss can lead to death. The drugs used to induce birth can contribute to a woman's likelihood of this condition.
Some women also develop blood clots, which can form in the lungs or even in the brain. Blood clots are relatively rare, but it’s still important to have your doctor check for them.
Undiagnosed medical conditions also contribute to pregnancy-related injuries and deaths. A woman with an undiagnosed heart condition, for example, may have a heart attack or stroke linked to the pregnancy.
Infections during and after labor and delivery, even during a C-section delivery. Infection may result from improper treatment and failed diagnosis.
Eclampsia and preeclampsia are the result of high blood pressure, and both can damage your organs. Some women who experience preeclampsia actually experience seizures when they go into labor, and the consequences of a seizure can be long-lasting. Some consequences can even impact the child.
Finally, many women experience emotional and mental suffering as a result of medical treatment during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. They may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder or anxiety as a result of the way they were treated.
Why Are Health Care Professionals Responsible?
Health care professionals are responsible for pregnancy-related deaths in some cases because they have a duty to monitor pregnant women and identify potential medical conditions. They also have the responsibility to treat any medical conditions that develop.
Health care providers can also provide their clients with education. This education is based on medical knowledge but also on the patient's lifestyle habits, medical history, and potential risks. A doctor that does not complete a full patient background and complete the required tests lacks pertinent information.
You must prove that a health care provider was responsible for the injuries or death via medical records and other documentation. An attorney will help you compile these necessary documents.
What Should You Do About Your Case?
After you are harmed during pregnancy at the hands of a negligent doctor or a loved one has been killed, you should make an appointment with a malpractice attorney. Attorneys help you determine if you have a solid claim for your injury in court.
Monro Law Firm P.S. Inc. is a personal injury law firm that offers experienced attorneys who understand your plight. We serve Snohomish County residents in their journeys. Our goal is to ensure our clients receive the compensation they deserve after medical malpractice, car accidents, and other injuries. Call our office today to get started.
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Phone: (360) 863-3728
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Address: 1830 Bickford Avenue, Suite 204 Snohomish, WA 98290
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The information on the website of Monro Law Firm P.S., Inc. is not intended to be and has never been legal advice. You should speak with an attorney if you want legal advice specific to your circumstance. Please contact us by phone, mail, or email; we look forward to hearing from you. A client-attorney relationship is not established by communicating with us in any way. Please do not email us any sensitive information until we have established an attorney-client relationship.
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U.S. Federal Court
Professional Associations and Memberships:
American Trial Lawyers Association
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
King County Bar Association
Snohomish County Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
Washington State Bar Association