Maternal Birth Injury Medical Malpractice Deaths
Current research shows that pregnancy-related maternal birth injury deaths have increased in the U.S. over the last couple of decades.1,2 It is an astounding and heartbreaking scenario, particularly given developments and advances in medicine and medical care. Even more disturbing is when dangerous pregnancy-related medical situations are preventable, yet result in provable medical malpractice deaths.
According to the CDC, the number of reported pregnancy-related deaths in the United States steadily increased from 7.2 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1987 to 17.3 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2018.3 Causes of maternal pregnancy-related deaths include:
– Cardiovascular problems
– Preeclampsia and eclampsia
– Hemorrhage
– Infection or sepsis
– Embolisms
– Cardiomyopathy
– Amniotic fluid embolisms/issues
– Complications of anesthesia
Any of these conditions may be caused by provable maternal birth injury medical malpractice.
Those who have lost a loved one due to a provable maternal birth injury medical malpractice death not only want valid answers to their questions, but also useful direction, accountability, justice, and fair compensation. This includes the recommendation of resources and support when available and appropriate. While these actions cannot reverse the events that led to a provable maternal birth injury medical malpractice death, they have the potential to provide spouses, partners, and other family members with some respite from the additional trauma of financial distress due to medical and funeral bills. Not to mention a lack of accountability for improper actions by doctors, nurses, medical staff, midwives, and/or other provably involved medical entities or affiliates.
Noted attorney Richard “Bo” Sharp, Esq. and Mallard & Sharp, P.A.’s goal is to obtain justice for families who have lost a loved one due to a maternal birth injury medical malpractice death.
Mallard & Sharp, P.A. is dedicated to providing all clients with the path to justice and financial recovery. The firm continually handles righteous cases that involve infant or maternal birth injuries, medical malpractice, and negligent security, as well as any other acts of provable negligence that cause catastrophic injuries or wrongful death to individuals.
For additional information or to inquire about expert legal representation for a potential birth injury medical malpractice negligence case, including a Maternal Birth Injury Medical Malpractice Death, contact Mallard & Sharp, P.A. at 305-461-4800.
1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7377107/