Fetal Death
Anticipating the birth of a new child is a joyful experience for parents. Unfortunately, pregnancy is a complex process, and there are many medical emergencies that may occur during this time. In the most tragic cases, severe illness or injury can cause the death of a child before birth.
Sadly, some of the tragic losses are caused by preventable and negligent actions on behalf of trusted medical professionals. If you or someone you love experienced fetal death because of your doctor’s failure to diagnose or treat a problem, contact the Philadelphia birth injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 to learn about your options.
Causes of Fetal Death
Medical malpractice can cause the loss of an unborn child when a doctor fails to diagnose an ailment or gives an expecting mother a treatment that is inappropriate for a pregnant woman.
Many ailments may put a fetus in danger, so it is important for doctors to check for certain abnormalities each time a pregnant woman comes in for a checkup. These ailments are:
- Gestational diabetes
- Hypertension
- Womb irregularities
- Infections and illnesses
A doctor may miss these ailments for a number of reasons. In some cases, though, doctors miss these ailments because they fail to check for them. While nothing can compensate for the loss of a child, families that lose their expected babies to preventable error sometimes choose to take legal action in their pursuit of justice.
Contact Us
The Philadelphia birth injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. understand that fetal death is a very difficult experience to handle, but we also know that it is important to hold negligent doctors accountable for their actions. If you would like more information about taking legal action, contact us today at 215-238-1130.