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Pregnancy complications are especially scary medical events because they put both the mother and baby at risk. Preeclampsia can cause serious damage and even death, especially if it is not diagnosed and treated promptly. If you have suffered pregnancy complications, a Long Island preeclampsia lawyer could help you determine whether you have a malpractice case. Our birth injury attorneys will review your situation and advise you on how to proceed.
Preeclampsia is a dangerous pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure. This puts both the mother and baby at risk of serious complications or death. Patients develop preeclampsia either after the 20th week of pregnancy or shortly after birth. It can cause protein to be present in the urine and lead to fluid in the lungs, seizures, low platelet count, headaches, change in vision, and kidney or liver problems. To be diagnosed with preeclampsia, the pregnant patient needs to have repeated high blood pressure readings and at least one of the previously listed symptoms.
Treatment depends on the severity of preeclampsia. For mild cases, the doctors might recommend daily at-home blood pressure checks and more frequent office visits to monitor the patient’s condition. If it is more severe, the patient might need to be monitored in the hospital and be prescribed blood pressure or seizure medications. In some cases, the baby might need to be delivered early.
To sue for medical malpractice, the patient needs to demonstrate that their doctor did not abide by the appropriate standard of care and that this caused harm to the mother or baby. If a doctor fails to diagnose preeclampsia or does not treat the condition properly, resulting in complications, the patient could bring a malpractice case. For example, if a doctor did not check the patient’s blood pressure at a routine pregnancy appointment, the patient may have a case if they developed high blood pressure and had complications later on. If the missed diagnosis causes a death, the surviving spouse or other family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit.
As part of the lawsuit process, New York Civil Practice Law & Rules § 3012-A requires the patient’s lawyer to file a certificate of merit. This document certifies that the lawyer consulted the case with a licensed physician who believes there is enough evidence of malpractice to move forward. Opinions from other doctors can be very important to a preeclampsia case because treatment, especially decisions about whether to induce an early delivery, relies heavily on the doctor’s judgment.
Medical malpractice cases are complicated. A Long Island preeclampsia lawyer could determine whether you have a strong case. If you do, our lawyers will manage the process on your behalf so you can focus on your health and family. Schedule a free consultation to review your case with Duffy & Duffy today.
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