Attorneys Seeking to Prevent Negligent Treatment of Placental Abruption in Ohio
Placental abruption is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition in which the placenta partially separates from the uterine wall during pregnancy. Placental abruption can be caused by many factors, including:
- Smoking
- Trauma sustained in a car wreck, a fall or another accident
- Previous uterine surgery
- The location of the placenta (placental previa)
- Untreated hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Uterine malformation
Regardless of the root cause, OB/GYNs, primary care physicians and emergency room doctors should be on the lookout for placental abruption any time a pregnant woman complains of bleeding, abdominal pain or tenderness or contractions.
In order to properly conduct a differential diagnosis to rule out a serious complication such as an abrupted placenta, doctors should perform an ultrasound and monitor the fetus' condition for any signs of distress. If these basic precautions are not taken, the consequences can be devastating, including fetal brain damage resulting in cerebral palsy and even stillbirth.
If you or a loved one suffered a placental abruption that was misdiagnosed or improperly treated, your best interests may be served by consulting an experienced medical malpractice lawyer immediately.
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The Cleveland medical malpractice and birth injury law firm of Lancione & Lancione, PLL, is dedicated to improving the quality of health care in Ohio by holding negligent physicians and hospitals to account for the harm they cause. Our three generations of attorneys have represented victims of malpractice and have a proven record of success in obtaining substantial verdicts and settlements for victims of medical malpractice statewide.
We invite you to call our Cleveland offices at 866-744-1330 or contact us online to schedule an appointment with a leading medical malpractice lawyer who can answer your questions and offer you sound legal guidance regarding your options following a serious injury or loss of life caused my medical negligence. Lancione & Lancione is proud to serve clients in Cincinnati, Columbus, Toledo, Akron and communities throughout Ohio.
