Medical Malpractice Lawyers: Maternal Complications During Childbirth

The birth of a child is a beautiful event with the parents and eager family members who are elated to welcome the bundle of joy into their lives. Unfortunately, not every birth is joyous, and the instances of complications that result in injuries and death are more than ever.

Yes! This is true even in highly developed nations such as the United States of America. Kristen Terlizzi was traumatized after she had to have her uterus, appendix and a part of her urinary bladder removed following a complication during pregnancy. It left her devastated and she is now determined to work for other women who go through similar trials and tribulations.

However, she is not alone. Statistics reveal that the number of birth complications and maternal morbidity rates is on the rise in the United States today. Unfortunately, most of the deaths could have been avoided by ensuring proper care of the patient.

If you or someone you know have been through an ordeal like this, you should get in touch with a medical malpractice lawyer, qualified to handle the avoidable birth and pregnancy injuries. You should fight for an appropriate compensation that will help you to live properly and take care of your child after a rash and negligent act of a medical practitioner robs you of the joys of life.

The average age of women who are willing to give birth is slightly higher in almost all the developed countries today. This can result in complications too, more often than not. Yet, there are many instances when the obstetrician in charge simply fails to act. The danger gets perpetrated when the caregiver delays unnecessary or the medical professional denies to intervene during an emergency situation.

Too much intervention and care may also end up endangering both the mother and child, unfortunately. Medical malpractice lawyers who are aware of the facts and well versed with the law, as well as the medical process, can surely help by helping you bring to justice the concerned doctor, caregiver as well as the facility for damages.

A catastrophic injury during the birth process is not only painful for the mother and child, but it is a reason for prime distress to the entire family. Mental agony and physical pain apart, the financial burden also adds on to it. There are instances of one’s life’s savings completely being wiped out due to a birth injury medical malpractice.

It's best to stay informed and also let your near and dear ones know about being cautious. You will be able to claim compensation when the following occur:-

• Serious injuries or death of either or both the mother and child during pregnancy or delivery

• Failure of the doctor to inform the parents about the birth defects of a child well in time to consider aborting the fetus

• Failure to terminate the pregnancy after the parents give their consent to do so.

Valid Compensation Claims

The injured parties can definitely claim compensation for the following while suing for medical malpractice for mishandling of a pregnancy and botching up the delivery.

• Medical expenses incurred
  
• Costs of Physical and psychological therapies
  
• Loss of wages and job prospects
  
• Counseling & special education costs
  
• Pain, mental anguish, and suffering
  
• Disfigurement
  

It is essential to check your state regulations before claiming damages for suffering. Some states may have a non-economic cap on such damages that might limit the amount that you could claim for.

For over three decades we have been helping families who have been on the receiving end of medical negligence during childbirth. Give us a call at 844-777-2529 or fill out a contact form on our site, to discuss the best outcome for your case.