Uterine Rupture
Virginia Female Attorneys Stand up for Injured Mothers and Newborns
While uterine rupture is uncommon, it usually occurs during late pregnancy or active labor and can have serious and lasting consequences. Uterine rupture is a sudden splitting of the uterus and the fetus being dislodged and sent into a different cavity in a woman's body.
The risk of uterine rupture increases for those women who have previously undergone a cesarean section. Many doctors will suggest that a mother who has had a cesarean section not attempt to deliver a baby vaginally. If your doctor does not warn you of these risks and you suffer a negative outcome, that doctor could be held liable under medical malpractice principles. Our Fairfax uterine rupture attorneys can help you file a lawsuit if malpractice or negligence leads to uterine rupture.
You may be able to receive compensation for:
All related medical costs
Emotional trauma;
Pain and suffering; and
And more depending on the facts of your situation.
Symptoms of Uterine Rupture
Women who have had birthing issues in the past or who have had a caesarian section in a previous birth may face a higher risk of uterine rupture. In approximately six percent of cases involving uterine rupture, the infants do not survive, and in even fewer cases, the mother's life is lost. However, it is imperative that medical professionals quickly diagnose a uterine rupture and treatment is immediately administered to enhance the chances of survival for both mother and child.
If a medical provider does not take action immediately after noticing signs of uterine rupture, then the legal principles surrounding this type of medical negligence could hold that doctor responsible for any negative outcome and accountable for resulting damages.
Call our Virginia uterine rupture lawsuit lawyers at (703) 352-0522 for a free case review.
Contact our Fairfax uterine rupture attorneys at your first opportunity to learn about how and when to file a lawsuit for a birth injury claim that stemmed from medical malpractice. Call at (703) 352-0522 or visit the contact us page.