Preeclampsia Medical Malpractice Birth Injuries
High blood pressure (called hypertension) is always a serious medical concern—particularly during pregnancy. It can lead to preeclampsia, a maternal condition that can affect nearly every organ in the body and even potentially lead to preterm birth.1,2 In severe cases it can also result in the death of the mother, baby, or both. In some instances injury or death in such cases may be due to preeclampsia medical malpractice birth injuries.
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, preeclampsia occurs in approximately 1 in every 25 pregnancies in the nation.1 Hypertension that occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy or when protein is detected in the urine (a condition known as proteinuria) are two of the hallmarks of potential preeclampsia as well as persistent headache, vision problems, weight gain, and swollen hands or feet, among other symptoms.3 Obstetricians, midwives, and other medical professionals associated with the care of pregnant individuals have a duty of care to ensure that all health issues, including those related to blood pressure, are carefully monitored in mothers and surrogates. Failure to do so can result in preeclampsia medical malpractice birth injuries, and more than one party may be liable.
If you have experienced a provable preeclampsia birth injury, contacting an experienced lawyer for an initial consultation is an important step. It is helpful to research information about lawyers who specialize in preeclampsia medical malpractice birth injury cases, or if possible, who specialize in the particular type of medical malpractice negligence lawsuit case you may be dealing with.
Record-breaking birth injury medical malpractice negligence lawyer Richard “Bo” Sharp, Esq. of Miami’s noted Mallard & Sharp, P.A. law firm is focused on obtaining maximum justice for victims and their families. Mallard & Sharp, P.A. is dedicated to providing clients with the path to justice and financial recovery. The firm is highly recognized for handling difficult cases that involve infant and/or maternal birth injuries, medical malpractice, and negligent security, as well as any other acts of provable negligence that have caused catastrophic injuries or wrongful death to individuals. This includes preeclampsia medical malpractice birth injuries.
For additional information, or to inquire about expert legal representation for a potential medical malpractice negligence lawsuit case involving a preeclampsia birth injury, contact Mallard & Sharp, P.A. at 305-461-4800.
1 https://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookId=1918§ionId=169756263