An Obstetrics Negligence Attorney Can Help
The birthing process and pregnancy are an exciting time of celebration for most parents, but it is also extremely risky. Medical negligence on the part of OB/GYNs can result in various injuries.
A medical error by an OB-GYN can result in serious injuries to the infant or mother and may be cause for a malpractice claim. Malpractice claims are based on the evidence of professional duty and breach of duty and damages.
Duty of Care
Obstetricians have the responsibility of making sure that their patients are safe and healthy during pregnancy, childbirth and labor. If they fail to meet their professional duties and an accident or death occurs in their care, they could be accountable for the harm that their patients suffer. If you or someone you know was injured as a result of the negligence of a gynecologist, it is recommended that you consult a medical malpractice lawyer at Schochor Staton Goldberg and Cardea P.A. Our lawyers are skilled in the litigation of physician negligence cases and can help you determine whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation.
To be held liable for your injuries, an ob/gyn must be in breach of the standard of care in your case. This is determined by looking at what a medical professional in similar circumstances would have done in similar circumstances, and determining if the defendant's behavior deviated from that standard. In many cases a medical expert will be asked to offer an opinion on what an acceptable OB/GYN would have done. This could involve reviewing the defendant's history and pregnancy records and other relevant details.
Medical negligence and malpractice can come many forms and may be committed by nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals. Our firm is dedicated to representing clients who have been impacted by ob/gyn negligence and ensuring they receive the justice they deserve.
Mother and child who are injured by the negligence of a gynecologist will be liable for significant medical bills and lost wages. In addition, those affected by complications from obstetrics often suffer significant physical suffering and pain as well. We strive to ensure that our clients receive the most amount of compensation in accordance with Florida's laws on medical malpractice. Our lawyers are available to evaluate your case with no obligation or cost. Call us or complete our online form to schedule a confidential consultation. We service clients from Fort Lauderdale, Miramar Hollywood and Sunrise. Rates for data and text messages may apply. By clicking submit, you are agreeing to receive future texts from Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and cardea, P.A.
Breach of Duty
Anyone who interacts is bound to act in a reasonable manner and not cause injury or harm. If you hit another vehicle while driving recklessly, you could be held accountable for the harm caused to the person. This duty of care is also at the core of negligence and malpractice claims against healthcare professionals.
Medical negligence, and obstetrics negligence, in particular, is defined by a doctor's failure to provide care that meets professionally recognized standards of care. To prove obstetric negligence, an attorney must demonstrate that the defendant violated these standards and caused harm to the plaintiff. This is usually done with the help of obstetric specialists who are able to evaluate the circumstances and give their opinion on what a competent OB/GYN should do in similar situations.
Therefore obstetrics negligence or malpractice can result in a range of injuries. These include wrongful death and birth injuries (such as cerebral palsy), the loss of fertility infections, and other serious health conditions. Additionally when a child of a mother is born with abnormalities and/or disabilities, she could be suffering from mental or emotional trauma that lasts for a lifetime.
Misdiagnosis or a delay in diagnosis is the most prevalent type of obstetrics-related malpractice. This may be due to the use of insufficient tests, lack of follow-up care or inadequate training of medical professionals.
Other instances of obstetrics negligence could involve the use of a vacuum extractor or forceps or the inability to respond to complications, and other mistakes that could result in injury to the mother or the baby. In a medical malpractice case, the defendants can include not only the obstetrician but also clinics, hospitals and surgeons as well as nurses and other medical personnel. In the end, it's up to the jury to decide who should be held accountable for the damages awarded to the injured plaintiff. Therefore, it is essential to hire a competent Obstetrics negligence lawyer. Ultimately, the damages awarded may be used to pay for hospital expenses, lost income, medical bills, and other financial losses.
Causation
The birth and pregnancy process is among the most important moments in a woman's life. Many women trust their obstetricians during this time to provide the most effective care. There are always risks involved when pregnant. However, maternal birth injury lawyer Accident Injury Lawyers of injury is significantly diminished when a medical professional adheres to the proper standards of practice. If obstetricians don't meet this standard they could cause devastating injuries to both mother and child. When this occurs, victims may file an OB-GYN malpractice claim to recover compensation for their losses.
In any medical malpractice case, it's essential to have an attorney who understands the complex medical issues involved. Our lawyers have more than 200 years of experience in holding hospitals, OB-GYNs as well as other women's health care specialists accountable for their medical errors. In a typical OB-GYN malpractice suit an attorney will go through your medical records and speak with an expert in the field of obstetrics and Gynecology to establish the professional standard of care violated, the damage resulted from that violation, and how this pertains to your particular situation.
A common OB/GYN-related malpractice case involves the inability of the doctor to recognize and treat preeclampsia, or gestational diabetes. These conditions are commonplace during pregnancy, and they can cause severe problems for both the mother and child if not identified and promptly treated. A mistake in diagnosis can cause an unneeded hysterectomy, or loss of fertility.
In a successful OB/GYN malpractice claim there may be economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages could include medical expenses, lost wages, and suffering and pain. Noneconomic damages include physical and emotional distress and diminished quality of life. Our OB/GYN malpractice lawyers can work with your life planner to assess the full extent of your loss.
Our team is available to assist you in pursuing justice for your gynecologic or obstetrical error. Set up a meeting with our office and we'll evaluate your case at no cost to discuss your options for obtaining compensation.
Damages
If a woman becomes pregnant, she puts a great deal of confidence in her obstetrician. Women visit their OB/GYNs more than any other doctor and develop an intimate relationship with them during the course of pregnancy. Unfortunately these bonds can be shattered by medical mistakes during labor and delivery. When an OB/GYN fails the proper standards of medical care this can lead to grave birth injuries or even death. A Syracuse Obstetric malpractice lawyer can help women who've suffered harm as a result of this kind of negligence claim compensation for their injuries.
Medical malpractice cases differ from traditional personal injury cases and the laws and rules differ from state to. In generally, the plaintiff must prove that a health care professional failed to provide treatment or services in accordance with what another health professional in similar circumstances would have done. This is usually done through the aid of expert testimony from an OB-GYN board-certified who can review the evidence and offer an opinion on what an obstetrician in a similar situation would have done.
If the victim is able establish liability, she can then recover damages, both economic and noneconomic. Economic damages can include medical expenses, lost income and ongoing rehabilitation and therapy costs. Non-economic damages include pain, discomfort, emotional distress, loss enjoyment, and a diminished quality of life. In certain cases punitive damages might be available as well.
The OB-GYN malpractice attorneys from Mills, Mills, Fiely & Lucas have more than 200 years of combined experience in holding hospitals, OB-GYNs, and other women's health care experts accountable for medical errors that result in injury or death. Contact us today to schedule a consultation to discuss your legal options with a Poughkeepsie OB/GYN Malpractice Attorney.
Throughout the pregnancy during labor and delivery and postnatal time, a woman's body is under a lot of stress. This is one of the most hazardous times for the mother and child. The risks are increased when doctors and other health professionals fail to adhere to acceptable standards of treatment.