Placental Abruption Lawsuits

Virginia Female Attorneys Stand up for Injured Mothers and Newborns

“There are complications,” is every expectant mother’s worst fear. One particularly dangerous development in a birth is known as a placental abruption. This occurs when the placenta and infant are separated inside the womb. It’s rare, fortunately with less than one out of every one hundred births involved the abruption.  But even with low odds, a certain number of families will still be forced to deal with it. When not properly handled by medical professionals, a placental abruption can lead to severe injury to the child, such as brain injuries, cerebral palsy, and other life-threatening harms. 

When a placental abruption is identified, the medical professionals involved must act quickly to ensure the complication is handled properly. This is the very reason why doctors, nurses, and others require extensive training--to provide the necessary care when the time comes. When that standard of care is not met and an injury occurs, then it may be appropriate for the affected family to learn about their legal options. If medical malpractice did occur, then a birth injury attorney can ensure compensation and accountability.

Birth Injury Compensation

If you are a victim of medical malpractice from a birth injury like a placental abruption, then you are entitled to a range of damages to help make you whole. That includes: 

  • Medical expenses;

  • Rehabilitation and future disability;

  • Pain and suffering.

Signs of Placental Abruption

Placental abruptions typically arise midway through the pregnancy, often around the 25-week mark. One common form of medical malpractice is actually the failure to properly identify the abruption. This can be a delayed diagnosis or missed diagnosis. 

An obstetrician must properly lookout for signs of abruption to ensure this doesn’t happen. That includes careful patient examination when common symptoms like lower abdominal pain, low blood pressure, and vaginal bleeding. If identified, the placental abruption can be treated to help mitigate the risks and potential complications.   

A medical malpractice lawsuit might be appropriate if a provider does not give the care a reasonable professional would provide. That case may be resolved with a settlement or in some cases lead to a trial. Your birth injury attorney guides you through the process every step of the way, ensuring your legal rights are respected and protected.

Call our Virginia placental abruption lawsuit lawyers at (703) 352-0522 for a free case review.

Contact our Fairfax placenta abruption attorneys at your first opportunity to learn about filing a birth injury claim. Call at (703) 352-0522 or visit the contact us page.