Birth Injuries Affecting Both Mother and Infant
Birth injuries are not exclusive to just infants. Some conditions can also affect the mother. Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are both conditions that can cause injury to both the mother and the child. Pre-eclampsia is pregnancy-induced high blood pressure. When the condition worsens, leading to seizures, coma and even death, it is known as eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia, when monitored correctly, is highly treatable. However, when a doctor is negligent and fails to properly monitor and treat high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia can lead to severe injury and even death.
If you or your spouse suffered from pre-eclampsia or eclampsia before or during or delivery, medical negligence may have been the cause. If your spouse or infant died during or after birth, you may have a wrongful death claim. We can fight for you and your family and seek justice.
Contact Greene & Eisen for a free initial consultation. Our experienced Cleveland pre-eclampsia/eclampsia lawyers will investigate and evaluate your medical records and determine whether your case is actionable.
Failure to Properly Monitor Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia
When a doctor fails to properly monitor pre-eclampsia, there are severe and often fatal consequences. Infants can be born prematurely. Many times when the mother's condition worsens, the infant must be delivered through an induction of labor or an emergency C-section. If this is not done in time, the baby is deprived of oxygen resulting in severe birth injuries. Other severe complications include:
- Seizures
- Long-term memory loss
- Coma
- Strokes
- Brain damage
- Maternal death
- Fetal death
Free Initial Consultation With Ohio Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension Attorneys
Your medical malpractice/pregnancy issue is important to us and we will be your strongest advocates. Discuss your pre-eclampsia/eclampsia case with one of our attorneys at Greene & Eisen. Initial consultations are free. Call our Cleveland, Ohio, law firm at 216-687-0900 or toll free at 888-611-7997.
