Placenta Previa Birth Injury Attorney
Placenta previa is a dangerous condition where the placenta covers the cervix. You might not expect this condition to cause permanent harm. However, a missed warning sign or a delayed response can put both mother and baby at risk. You deserve clear answers when negligent care during a high-risk pregnancy results in preventable injury.
At McKeen & Associates, PC, our lawyers use their collective decades of medical malpractice experience to help families in these situations. They are nationally recognized for their work in birth injury litigation. Our team has the strategy and resolve required to challenge powerful medical institutions.
Understanding Placenta Previa
Placenta previa involves a blocked cervical opening. It occurs when the placenta partially or fully covers the cervix. This creates a risk of bleeding during pregnancy or delivery. Types include complete, partial and marginal coverage.
Complete placenta previa occurs when the placenta sits directly over the cervix opening, blocking it completely. Partial placenta previa happens when the placenta covers just some of the opening. Marginal placenta previa means the placenta is right next to the cervix opening but doesn’t actually block it.
Medical Negligence Can Intensify The Dangers Of Placenta Previa
Medical malpractice can happen when providers fail to find, monitor or manage placenta previa safely. Errors might include missed diagnoses on routine scans or poor tracking of bleeding. Malpractice also occurs when a team attempts a vaginal delivery when it is clearly unsafe.
Some teams delay necessary C-sections or fail to prepare for emergency bleeding. These failures can cause oxygen loss, which may lead to cerebral palsy, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), neonatal anemia and stillbirth.
Birth Injuries Linked To Placenta Previa Can Be Life-Altering
Common birth injuries include brain damage from oxygen loss, cerebral palsy, stillbirth and serious maternal injuries caused by uncontrolled bleeding. Families may also face preterm birth complications, low birth weight or trauma from rushed emergency intervention.
Speak With Our Team About Your Options
You can discuss your situation with a placenta previa birth injury attorney during a free consultation. Call 313-524-8570 or reach out online. They will listen to best understand your goals. Our lawyers at McKeen & Associates, PC manage cases across Michigan and throughout the nation.