Preeclampsia
Virginia Female Attorneys Stand up for Injured Mothers and Newborns
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy condition where the mother suffers from high blood pressure. It can also manifest with damage to internal organs like the liver and the kidneys. Preeclampsia regularly starts around week 20 of gestation and will likely occur in women whose blood pressure had otherwise been normal prior to the pregnancy. If left undiagnosed or untreated, preeclampsia can lead to grave complications for both the mother and the fetus.
There is no immediate remedy to alleviate the symptoms of preeclampsia. Indeed, the only way to be relieved of preeclampsia is to deliver the baby. After a mother gives birth, symptoms of preeclampsia can linger for an additional one to six weeks. Speak with a Fairfax preeclampsia attorney to determine whether your case qualifies for a birth injury lawsuit.
You may be able to receive compensation for a birth injury that is related to preeclampsia.
All related medical costs
Additional medical care;
Pain and suffering;
Grief due to wrongful death; and
And potential more depending on your situation.
Symptoms of Preeclampsia
A woman can be experiencing preeclampsia without any visible symptoms, which is why monitoring a mother's blood pressure is an important part of prenatal care. Experienced doctors and nurses should be very familiar taking medical precautions to diagnose preeclampsia - usually, the initial sign of a problem is the rise in blood pressure.
Other than a rise in blood pressure, some signs of preeclampsia can include urinary issues due to kidney problems, severe headaches, temporary loss of vision, abnormal upper abdominal pain accompanied by nausea, and more. Importantly, if a mother feels that she is experiencing symptoms outside of pregnancy symptoms, speaking with her medical professional is critically important.
Call our Virginia preeclampsia lawsuit lawyers at (703) 352-0522 for a free case review.
Discuss your case with our Fairfax preeclampsia attorney at Jones & Rostant, PC, to learn about birth injury claims that stem from preeclampsia. Call at (703) 352-0522 or visit the contact us page.