Seeking Compensation for OB-GYN Malpractice
Obstetrician-gynecologists (OB-GYNs) regularly perform sensitive medical procedures, often involving both their female patients and unborn children. The failure to strictly follow professional standards during OB-GYN procedures can result in piercing, puncturing and other medical errors that can be worsened when the doctor fails to recognize and repair them.
At the Seigel Law Firm LLC, we help women who have been injured due to OB-GYN errors pursue any medical malpractice compensation to which they may be entitled. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation. Our medical malpractice lawyers serve clients in Bergen County, Passaic County and throughout northern New Jersey.
Determining Whether Doctors Followed Professional Standards
Many of the procedures that OB-GYNs perform require very careful attention, including a strict set of steps that must be taken such as measurement and double-checking of tools. If an OB-GYN takes a short-cut and violates his or her standard of care, the resulting error can cause serious injuries such as the following:
- Inability to bear children
- Psychological trauma
- Puncture wounds that can result in coma or death
The process of determining whether an OB-GYN has committed a mistake that rises to the level of medical malpractice is a complicated one. Our attorneys have an extensive track record of accurately assessing OB-GYN error cases and successfully pursuing fair compensation for these injuries caused by doctor negligence.
Investigating Injuries During D&C Procedures
One procedure in which OB-GYN errors are very frequent is dilation and curettage (D&C), which is used for a variety of purposes, including the relief of excessive uterine bleeding and the removal of tissue after a miscarriage.
D&C is a very sensitive procedure with significant risk of error, but that does not mean that women who undergo the procedure should be expected to accept substandard care. There are steps doctors can take to substantially decrease D&C errors and reduce their consequences when they do occur.
Our firm has particularly extensive experience representing women who have been injured due to D&C errors committed by OB-GYNs. Contact us to discuss whether you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
