Kansas Obstetric Negligence Lawyers

As a woman, an obstetrician and/or gynecologist is crucial to maintain good health. A woman must put her full and extensive trust into her obstetrician/gynecologist as they are responsible for a vital portion of what keeps a woman healthy – both physically and emotionally.

Unfortunately, negligence is common in the obstetrics and gynecologic fields of medicine and many women have and will suffer at the hands of the physician she trusts the most.

Gynecology and obstetrics negligence can result in infection, hemorrhaging, infertility, miscarriage, wrongful birth, wrongful death, the loss of internal organs, and much more. It is estimated that more than half of all medical malpractice lawsuits are related to obstetrician and gynecologist mistakes and negligence.

Women of any age can become victims of OB/GYN negligence and the physical and emotional tolls are immeasurable. Not only will the patient be affected, but so will her spouse, loved ones and family members.

The most common types of gynecology and obstetrics negligence are as follows:

Contraception:

• Perforation of the uterus during the insertion of an Inter-Uterine Device (IUD)
• Thrombosis resulting from oral contraceptives
• Unwanted pregnancy by failure to provide a contraceptive that will fully prevent pregnancy
• Side effects of contraceptive devices and hormones

Obstetrics/Gynecology Surgery:

• Injury to the internal organs
• Infection
• Hemorrhage
• Sterilization caused by infection or injury
• Unnecessary procedures
• Loss of internal organs

Failure of Sterilization:

• Abortion
• Unexpected pregnancy

Delay in Diagnosis of Pregnancy:

• Wrongful birth
• Birth Injuries
• Birth Defects

Failure to Diagnose Cancers:

• Loss of internal organs
• Injury to internal organs
• Sterilization
• Risk of the cancer spreading to other organs

Delay in Diagnosis of Ectopic Pregnancy:

• Injury to internal organs
• Hemorrhage
• Sterilization
• Loss of internal organs

Gynecological and obstetrics negligence can alter a woman’s life forever. If you have been a victim of OB/GYN negligence, it is important that you hold your wrongdoer accountable for your injuries. Please contact one of the experienced Kansas obstetric negligence attorneys at Prochaska, Giroux & Howell, for your free consultation.