Preeclampsia

Cleveland, Ohio, Undiagnosed Preeclampsia Lawyers

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that is caused by high blood pressure in the mother. Maternal high blood pressure can have devastating consequences for the fetus and mother. Resulting problems for the fetus may include intrauterine growth restrictions and brain damage due to fetal hypoxia (lack of oxygen in the blood).

If you think that your baby has been born with conditions that may have been caused by unrecognized preeclampsia, schedule a consultation with an experienced birth injury attorney by Contacting Lancione & Lancione, PLL today.

The Effects of Preeclampsia

When an expectant mother suffers from preeclampsia, her blood pressure can get so high that the fetus can be deprived of adequate oxygen and suffer brain damage resulting in cerebral palsy. There is no known cause of preeclampsia and very few effective treatments. Sometimes, delivery of the baby may be the only answer to save the lives of mother and child, even if it means a premature birth.

When Indicated C-section or Induced Labor is Not Performed

When an obstetrician fails to diagnose and treat preeclampsia, or fails to induce labor or perform a C-section in order to save the fetus from the effects of preeclampsia, birth injury is often the result. When this happens, parents want and deserve answers—and also deserve compensation when birth defects mean pain and suffering for the child, and excessive medical expenses for the baby's whole family.

Follow this link to read examples of successful verdicts our law firm has achieved on behalf of children who have suffered birth injuries. Contact us to schedule your free initial consultation regarding legal options when birth trauma for undiagnosed preeclampsia results in disabilities such as cerebral palsy for your child.