Were you or your baby injured due to a uterine rupture during birth in Atlanta, Georgia? Contact Georgia Baby Safety at (404) 721-1050 today. During your free consultation with an experienced Atlanta uterine rupture lawyer, we’ll help you understand how we can help you fight for the full compensation you deserve.
Our attorneys have over 50 years of combined experience helping clients like you fight for justice. We’ve succeeded and recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. You can count on our attorneys to fiercely advocate for the money your family needs and deserves.
Why Choose Georgia Baby Safety to Help After Suffering a Uterine Rupture During Labor and Delivery in Atlanta?
Medical providers are obligated to provide care that reflects accepted medical practices. When they fail, the results can be devastating–especially when a pregnant mother and baby are involved.
As the parent and victim, you’re in a difficult position. You may wonder how you can prove your case–or you may already have a settlement on the table. That’s where Georgia Baby Safety can step in. Hiring an experienced Atlanta birth injury lawyer is the best way to ensure your compensation award is fair.
We’ve been recognized for our track record of success by:
- Avvo, with a perfect-10 Superb rating
- Super Lawyers, among the “Top 100” in Georgia
- Martindale-Hubbell, with an AV-Preeminent rating
We have expertise in handling complex medical negligence cases. Call today to learn how our Atlanta uterine rupture attorneys can fight for you.
Overview of Uterine Rupture
Pregnancy is difficult enough on the body. When most people consider birth injuries, they’re thinking about injuries to the baby. Mothers can also experience significant harm during pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
Uterine rupture is a condition that can cause serious harm to both the mother and her baby. A uterine rupture occurs when the uterus tears open during labor and delivery. While it’s not always the case, the uterus often tears along the scar caused by a previous cesarean section.
Uterine rupture can be complete or incomplete:
- Complete uterine ruptures tear through all three layers of the uterine wall
- Incomplete uterine ruptures do not tear through the entire uterine wall
Uterine rupture always has the potential to be dangerous. If it occurred because of a medical professional’s mistake, you may have the right to pursue compensation.
Our Atlanta uterine rupture attorneys have the experience and knowledge to help you hold all responsible parties accountable. Contact us today to explore your legal rights and learn about options.
What Are Some Medical Errors That Can Lead to Uterine Rupture?
Uterine rupture can occur for many different reasons. In some cases, the uterus may tear due to medical errors.
Some medical mistakes that can result in uterine rupture include:
- Excessive use of medications designed to induce labor
- Improper use or dosing of labor-inducing agents (e.g., oxytocin), leading to uterine tachysystole
- Failure to monitor maternal/fetal status and respond to non-reassuring fetal heart tracings
- Failure to recognize TOLAC/VBAC risk factors (e.g., prior uterine surgery) and timely proceed to emergency C-section
- Prolonged labor without appropriate intervention
Uterine rupture can also happen spontaneously, with very little warning. Doctors and medical providers are trained to respond quickly. An emergency C-section may be needed to protect the mother and baby.
Complications can arise because of failure to properly respond to a uterine rupture once it is already occurring.
Who Can Be Held Financially Responsible for Damage Caused by a Uterine Rupture in Atlanta?
All medical professionals have an obligation to provide care that satisfies medical standards. Any provider who deviates from the accepted standard of care can be held accountable.
Examples of potentially responsible parties include:
- OB/GYNs and specialists
- Family doctors
- Nurses
- Medical clinics
- Hospitals
Our attorneys have the skills to identify all potentially responsible parties. Once we determine why the uterine rupture occurred, we’ll be in a position to determine who is legally responsible for your damages.
What Are Some Potential Signs and Symptoms of Uterine Rupture?
Uterine rupture creates an emergency situation. Many women don’t know that they’re experiencing a uterine rupture until their doctors are already treating it during labor.
However, if you’ve suffered uterine rupture, it can be helpful to understand as much about the condition as possible.
Some potential signs of uterine rupture include:
- A sharp, sudden ripping sensation in the abdomen
- Vaginal bleeding
- Low blood pressure in the mother
- Reduced fetal heart rate
- Labor that stops or slows down
- Contractions that slow or stop unexpectedly
- Dizziness and shortness of breath in the mother
Your doctor should take a full history so that they can identify factors that could increase the risk of uterine rupture. Prior C-sections are a primary risk factor, but any type of prior uterine surgery increases the risk. The size of the baby or the presence of multiples can also increase a mother’s risk.
What Are Some Potential Consequences of Uterine Rupture?
Uterine rupture can have devastating consequences–especially when it’s not properly diagnosed and treated.
Uterine rupture can result in extreme bleeding, threatening both the mother and baby. It can also cut off the oxygen supply to the fetus, potentially resulting in hypoxia-related brain damage.
Uterine rupture must be treated immediately. When too much blood is lost, the doctors may be forced to perform a hysterectomy. While fatalities are relatively rare, uterine rupture can be life-threatening, especially if medical providers don’t respond appropriately.
How Much Is My Atlanta Uterine Rupture Case Worth?
The value of your case will depend heavily on:
- The harm you have experienced due to the rupture
- Whether you will suffer long-term or irreversible consequences
- Your medical treatment costs
- The value of any income lost due to the uterine rupture
- The nature of the at-fault medical provider’s acts or omissions
Higher compensation awards are typically justified when a victim has suffered severe or permanent harm. That said, it’s important to examine all losses associated with the uterine rupture.
What Damages Are Available to Medical Malpractice Victims of Uterine Rupture in Atlanta?
Victims of medical malpractice in Georgia can seek compensation for economic damages and non-economic damages.
Your damages may include compensation for:
- Current medical bills
- Future medical expenses
- Medications and medical devices
- Rehabilitation
- Increased childcare costs
- Special education needs
- Your child’s lost future earning capacity
- In-home assistance
- Counseling
- Pain and suffering
- Reduced quality of life
- Depression
- PTSD
- Loss of fertility
Your damages will depend on the harm you have suffered. Every patient is different. Victims of medical errors can go on to recover fully, their lives returning to normal relatively quickly. Others can suffer lifelong consequences.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Birth Injury Lawyer to Handle a Uterine Rupture Case in Georgia?
Georgia Baby Safety, like most medical malpractice law firms, operates on a contingency fee basis.
Rather than charging upfront fees, we take our attorneys’ fees out of your final compensation award. You’ll agree to pay us a pre-set percentage of your settlement or verdict when you hire us.
How Do I Prove I Deserve Compensation After a Uterine Rupture Caused by Medical Malpractice in Georgia?
Victims of medical negligence have the burden of proof.
When you file a claim based on malpractice, you must establish the following:
- You were the defendant’s patient, and they owed you a duty of care
- The level of care you should have received, based on accepted medical standards
- The care you received deviated from the medical standard
- That deviation caused you to suffer some harm
- The damages you experienced as a result
Many mothers don’t know exactly what happened or why they were harmed. That’s understandable. Our lawyers have experience handling cases like yours. We can review your medical records to determine if you were hurt due to medical negligence.
We also have the resources to obtain the expert testimony you’ll need to proceed with your claim under Georgia law.
How Long Do I Have to File a Birth Injury Lawsuit Based on Uterine Rupture in Georgia?
Georgia generally allows two years to file a medical malpractice lawsuit, subject to a five-year statute of repose and special rules for claims involving minors and specific situations (e.g., foreign objects).
Because deadlines can be complex, speak with an attorney promptly to protect your rights.
Contact Our Atlanta Uterine Rupture Lawyers Today for a Free Case Review
If your family is suffering in the wake of a uterine rupture, call Georgia Baby Safety today. We offer free consultations. Contact us today to learn how our experienced Atlanta uterine rupture attorneys can help without risk.