Ohio Eclampsia Lawyer
Mismanagement of Preeclampsia, Eclampsia or HELLP Syndrome
Many pregnant women develop dangerously high blood pressure, a serious but highly treatable condition known as preeclampsia or pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH).
If you or your child were harmed because obstetrical caregivers failed to correctly diagnose or treat preeclampsia, eclampsia or PIH, contact the birth injury lawyers at The Becker Law Firm, L.P.A., in Cleveland. We have a solid record of holding physicians and hospitals accountable for birth injury, infant death or maternal death from pregnancy-related negligence.
Complications of preeclampsia, eclampsia or HELLP Syndrome can be life threatening for both the mother and her developing fetus:
- Severe preeclampsia, eclampsia and HELLP Syndrome can result in stroke, brain damage and even death in both the mother and fetus.
- Eclamptic seizures can result in an abruption or separation of the placenta from the uterus.
- Untreated preeclampsia is a leading cause of premature labor and birth, putting the fetus at serious risk of death or birth defects such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, blindness or deafness.
- HELLP Syndrome is an acronym that stands for Hemolytic anemia, Elevated Liver enzymes and Low Platelet count. HELLP Syndrome is a severe variation of preeclampsia. The only treatment for HELLP syndrome is delivery of the baby.
Proper maternity care and prenatal monitoring by doctors and nurses should allow early detection and treatment of these potentially life-threatening conditions.
Who Is at Risk?
A competent obstetrician (OB/GYN) should closely monitor women at high risk of preeclampsia. Risk factors for preeclampsia include first pregnancy, advanced maternal age, multi-gestational pregnancy, history/family history of blood pressure disorders or those with gestational diabetes.
If your baby was injured or there was a fetal or maternal death because of an undiagnosed medical condition, or you have suffered a lasting injury, contact the Cleveland preeclampsia malpractice lawyers of The Becker Law Firm, L.P.A.
Free Consultation: Our skilled trial attorneys have prevailed in preeclampsia lawsuits and other pregnancy litigation throughout Ohio. Call toll free 877-863-6219 to discuss your case. You can visit our offices in Cleveland and Elyria, or we can come to you.
