Obstetrics and Gynaecology Negligence Claims
When things go wrong in pregnancy or childbirth the effects can be devastating for both the woman and the baby involved and for their long term well being.
Obstetrics cases
Mistakes made during ante-natal care and delivery can cause or lead to serious problems such as cerebral palsy, Erbs palsy, dislocation of the hips and, in some cases, even death of the baby. As well as mistakes made in the care provided, on occasions we come across failure to detect serious abnormalities of the unborn baby despite scanning. Women may also be at risk of suffering through damage from medical instruments or anaesthetic problems, inadequate suturing which can all lead to long term medical complications.
Gynaecology cases
These cases can arise from all of the different types of gynaecological treatment including contraceptive procedures, termination of pregnancy and surgery related to the female genital tract.
We also deal with ‘wrongful birth’ cases where a baby is conceived despite sterilisation or other contraceptive procedures having been carried out Medical problems like thrombosis or side effects relating to injected hormone contraceptives may also arise and where contraceptive devices are fitted there may be perforation of internal organs leading to complications for the patient.
Those who undergo termination of pregnancy can occasionally suffer damage to internal organs or even lose the chance of having a baby in the future due to infection.
Gynaecological surgery is another area where mistakes occur. Examples of such cases are total abdominal hysterectomy which can result in damage to the bowel, or lead to a fistula, abscess or infection. Laparoscopic sterilisation can also result in a perforated bowel or damage to the arteries. Pelvic floor repairs can cause fistulas or incontinence and finally Dilatation and Curettage (D&C) can cause perforation of the uterus. We have also dealt with many cases involving failure to diagnose certain conditions such as cervical cancer with sometimes tragic consequences.
The impact of such negligence in obstetrics and gynaecological cases can be immense. Not only are women often harmed physically but the psychological effect can be damaging too.
If you have suffered as a result of a medical accident or because of sub-standard care or management, the law can help you find out what happened and why, and in some cases claim compensation for your suffering. Contact us for further information.
See our Birth Injuries section for more information >
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