Pregnancy and childbirth can come with many potentially dangerous complications, including preeclampsia. While preeclampsia is not always preventable, OBGYNs are responsible for diagnosing it promptly and taking steps to ensure that the condition does not worsen and cause harm to mother or child.
If a physician falls short of the medical standards of care in diagnosing and handling a case of preeclampsia, the mother or family may be able to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Minneapolis. Contact Goldenberg Lauricella, PLLC for a free consultation with our award-winning preeclampsia attorneys. Call (612) 333-4662 now.
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- We have recovered over $200 million in financial damages for clients, including a record-breaking $29 million birth injury verdict.
- Our Minneapolis preeclampsia lawyers have more than 40 years of experience negotiating with insurance companies and litigating against hospitals and health care providers.
- Our team is not afraid to take on challenging medical malpractice and birth injury cases for our clients. We have the resources to go up against powerful defendants.
- We accept preeclampsia cases in Minneapolis on a contingency fee basis. You won’t be charged anything in attorney’s fees unless we win your case.
What Is Preeclampsia?
Preeclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy where a woman develops persistent high blood pressure and high levels of protein are present in urine, which can indicate kidney damage. It typically happens after 20 weeks of pregnancy, and is present in around 5 to 7 percent of all U.S. births.
If preeclampsia is not detected and properly managed, it can lead to serious and even life-threatening health complications for the mother and child. This includes eclampsia (seizures), stroke, pre-term birth, placental abruption, organ damage and stillbirth. Health care professionals need to always take the signs of preeclampsia seriously and treat it properly.
Can Preeclampsia and Related Complications Be Prevented?
Preeclampsia itself generally cannot be prevented. However, injuries and harm connected to preeclampsia can often be avoided if this medical situation is properly diagnosed and treated without delay.
Physicians should learn how to recognize the signs of preeclampsia so that they can take immediate steps in the right direction:
- High blood pressure
- Nausea
- Severe or persistent headaches
- Blurred vision or light sensitivity
- Swelling of the hands or face
- Lower back pain
- Upper abdominal pain
- Shoulder pain
Managing preeclampsia is critical to avoid serious consequences. Treatments may include home blood pressure monitoring, more frequent prenatal visits, blood and urine tests, bed rest or reduced activity, and fetal monitoring. In severe cases, hospitalization and medications may be recommended.
Contact Our Minneapolis Preeclampsia Attorneys Today
If a doctor or OBGYN negligently fails to detect the signs of preeclampsia, leading to a delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose and injuries to the mother or child, this is grounds for a medical malpractice claim. If the condition is allowed to continue untreated and mother or baby sustains an injury as a result of the oversight, the family is entitled to justice.
A preeclampsia medical malpractice claim in Minneapolis can hold a health care provider accountable and result in financial compensation for you and your family during this difficult time. Get legal advice about your unique situation during a free consultation with a Minneapolis preeclampsia attorney at Goldenberg Lauricella, PLLC for more information.