Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension

Pregnancy-induced hypertension is one of the many complications that may arise during pregnancy. Your doctor has an obligation to provide a level of medical care that is at or above the current accepted standards, especially in the face of life-threatening emergencies. If your doctor acted negligently or wrongfully when treating your hypertension and caused serious injury to you or your child, you may be able to work with a medical malpractice attorney to take legal action against the responsible party.

Riverside malpractice lawyer Dr. Bruce Fagel can answer your questions about a claim involving pregnancy-induced hypertension. Your initial consultation is free, and it costs nothing to work with Dr. Fagel unless he is successful in recovering a settlement or verdict on your behalf.

What is Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension?

Hypertension is a condition characterized by unusually high blood pressure. During pregnancy and childbirth, hypertension poses a serious risk to both mother and baby if not diagnosed and addressed immediately. Hypertension may be a medical issue that a woman has before she has children, but when a woman becomes pregnant the risk of high blood pressure increases, especially when there are abnormalities of the placenta. These abnormalities may affect the blood flow of the mother and can result in pregnancy-induced hypertension.

Pregnancy-induced hypertension is not often diagnosed until late in pregnancies, although symptoms may present themselves earlier. When the condition is discovered, immediate and careful monitoring of the mother and baby is required to prevent further problems. Seizures and bleeding disorders may be associated with pregnancy-induced hypertension, and if the condition becomes severe enough it may become a risk to both the mother’s and baby's life. Pregnancy-induced hypertension may lead to the premature delivery of the baby, which may be required in order to save the mother’s life even if it is a significant risk to the baby.

Riverside Birth Injury Attorney Dr. Bruce Fagel

You have nothing to lose by contacting birth injury attorney Dr. Bruce Fagel immediately. You deserve the chance to bring the responsible party to justice for their actions and it is important to act quickly in working with an attorney to have the best opportunity of recovering maximum financial compensation for your claim.

Contact Riverside malpractice lawyer Dr. Bruce Fagel today to discuss your birth injury claim.