The Threat Of A Misdiagnosed Pregnancy

In the medical world, there are plenty of patient conditions that have similar symptoms. Even the warning signs for something larger can look minuscule at times, which is why a diagnosis can be difficult.

In the medical world, there are plenty of patient conditions that have similar symptoms.

However, this is why we put ourselves under the care of medical professionals. It is here where we expect treatment to work out in our favor. You go in and describe how you are feeling, and in return, the doctor takes care of you.

With this in mind, it is disheartening at best when a misdiagnosis occurs, as that level of trust is completely broken. When these situations occur, a medical malpractice claim should be made. In terms of specificity, a misdiagnosis of pregnancy can have an extremely negative impact. Not only on the patient but the child as well.

The Failure To Diagnose Pregnancy

Unfortunately, failure to accurately diagnose pregnancy happens. Pregnancy is a fragile period, as your body is going through an incredible transformation. You are relying on your doctor to look out for the health of you and your baby.

If they fail to give you adequate treatment or testing, there is a chance you could be pregnant without initially knowing it. The danger in this situation is severe, as your body could be at risk of medical negligence. A misdiagnosis in pregnancy could lead to mistreatment.

The Risks Of Pregnancy Misdiagnosis

The risks of this situation are rather straightforward in terms of the worst-case scenario. However, there are a variety of ways in which suffering can occur. The testing in these events can be crucial, as it can inform the doctor of pregnancy. Conversely, if the testing occurs, followed by a failure to diagnose, then that is troublesome. In that case, future injuries can result.

Whether it is an injury to the fetus, termination of pregnancy in the future, miscarriage, or maternal death, these results are due to medical malpractice. In that case, you have the right to file a malpractice lawsuit, as you were denied care that adhered to the standard. Through such a claim, you can be awarded compensation for various damages.

Can a Miscarriage be Misdiagnosed?

Unlike many other types of medical conditions, miscarriage is more difficult to prevent. Once a healthcare provider recognizes the signs of an impending miscarriage, they may be able to take action and prescribe medications or other treatments to prevent you from miscarrying.

If your healthcare provider misdiagnoses your miscarriage, your pregnancy symptoms will likely start to lessen, and you may experience brown discharge. Depending on how far along you are in the pregnancy, you may need medical treatment to remove the fetus from your uterus. Some patients require a D&C, while others will need to go through labor and delivery.

How to Demand Justice After Pregnancy or Miscarriage Misdiagnosis

When healthcare providers fail to notice signs of fetal or maternal distress during pregnancy, they can be found responsible for the loss of the patient’s baby and any damages the mother may experience, such as infertility. If this sounds like what you are going through, you are not alone.

You may need the legal support of a compassionate and experienced Maryland medical malpractice attorney. With The Snyder Law Group by your side, you can grieve and devote your time to your family while we handle your medical malpractice insurance and civil claims.

According to Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code Section 5-109, you have up to five years from the date you lost your pregnancy or three years from the discovery day to file your lawsuit. Insurance companies may have much shorter deadlines. Although filing a lawsuit and pursuing legal action may be the furthest thing from your mind during this devastating time in your life, the sooner you take action, the stronger the evidence supporting your case may be.

Compensation for Victims of Medical Malpractice

Certain types of damages may be covered through a medical malpractice insurance policy while others can only be recovered if you file a medical malpractice lawsuit in the Maryland civil court system. The types of damages covered will be dependent on the liable party’s medical malpractice insurance policy. Generally, this allows compensation for coverage of your medical expenses and perhaps loss of income.

However, it may not offer compensation for your non-economic damages. Non-economic losses do not have a financial value. But that does not mean you should not be compensated for them fairly, particularly when they turn your life upside down, as often happens to victims of pregnancy loss and miscarriage caused by medical malpractice. Some examples of non-economic damages that could be recouped as part of your lawsuit include:

Emotional distress
Loss of enjoyment of life
Loss of fertility
Mental anguish
Reduced quality of life
Skin scarring
Anticipation and apprehension
Shock and indignity

These are only a few examples of damages you may be entitled to as part of your medical malpractice case. You also have the right to be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses and related economic losses. This might include your loss of employee benefits, such as health insurance or retirement savings contributions.

If you need to hire caregivers for your children unexpectedly or household maintenance workers for help, these costs can also be recouped in your medical malpractice case. Your personal injury lawyer will review the details of your case to determine how much you should be repaid for the trauma of your misdiagnosis.

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Miscarriage and pregnancy loss caused by misdiagnosis can be emotionally devastating. It may also cost you physically. It is crucial that the liable parties be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

The Failure To Diagnose Pregnancy

Unfortunately, a failure to accurately diagnose pregnancy happen. Pregnancy is a fragile period, as your body is going through an incredible transformation. You’re relying on your doctor to look out for the health of you and your baby. If they fail in giving you adequate treatment or testing, there’s a chance you could be pregnant without initially knowing it. The danger in this situation is severe, as your body could be at risk of medical negligence. A misdiagnosis in pregnancy could lead mistreatment.

The Risks Of Pregnancy Misdiagnosis

The risks of this situation are rather straightforward, in terms of the worst case scenario. However, there are a variety of ways in which suffering can occur. The testing in these events can be crucial, as it can inform the doctor of pregnancy. Conversely, if the testing occurs followed by a failure to diagnosis, then that is troublesome. In that case, future injuries can result. Whether it’s an injury to the fetus, termination of pregnancy in the future, miscarriage or maternal death, these results are due to medical malpractice. In that case, you have the right to file a malpractice lawsuit, as you were denied care that adhered to the standard. Through such a claim, you can be awarded compensation for various damages.

Need Representation for Your Medical Malpractice Claim? Call 410-THE-FIRM!

Demand the compensation you are entitled to when you enlist the services of a compassionate and knowledgeable Baltimore medical malpractice lawyer at The Snyder Law Group, LLC. Our firm proudly offers free consultations to medical malpractice victims across Baltimore and Maryland. Claim yours when you call our office or fill out our quick contact form to get started as soon as today.