Ectopic Pregnancy Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Did you recently suffer a misdiagnosis of ectopic pregnancy? You likely tested positive for pregnancy only to be later told that your pregnancy couldn’t be found in an ultrasound – meaning that you likely miscarried. After unnecessary pain, a follow-up might have revealed that you were, in fact, still pregnant – albeit experiencing an ectopic pregnancy. Unfortunately, ectopic pregnancies must be terminated. More specifically, the misdiagnosis of ectopic pregnancy and delayed treatment can result in devastating complications that could potentially be fatal for women.

Ectopic pregnancies can be easily misdiagnosed. This means that many women are needlessly subject to horrifying pain and often traumatic procedures necessary to save their lives due to complications associated with the failure to diagnose the condition. Did your doctor fail to diagnose your ectopic pregnancy? If your doctor failed to diagnosed your ectopic pregnancy, resulting in dangerous complications due to the lack of or delay of treatment, you might have grounds to sue.

Can I sue if my doctor failed to diagnose my ectopic pregnancy? Yes, you can sue your doctor if he failed to diagnose your ectopic pregnancy. If you are interested in learning more about your right to sue for the failure to diagnose ectopic pregnancy, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with an ectopic pregnancy malpractice lawyer as soon as possible. Based on the details surrounding your ectopic pregnancy and your misdiagnosis, you might have grounds to file an ectopic pregnancy diagnosis mistake lawsuit. Do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm immediately to learn more about your rights after becoming the victim of ectopic pregnancy medical malpractice.

Our Los Angeles lawyers who can sue for ectopic pregnancy wrong diagnosis are ready to evaluate your claim and guide you towards a successful claim outcome. At Normandie Law Firm, our attorneys who can file a lawsuit for ectopic pregnancy misdiagnosis and medical negligence have successfully represented victims and their families for many years – helping them and their families hold negligent doctors and hospitals accountable for their actions. Would you like to earn more about your right to sue the doctor because the doctor failed to diagnose and misdiagnosed your ectopic pregnancy, contact our firm today.

Understanding Ectopic Pregnancies

Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg attaches and starts growing outside the uterus; ectopic pregnancy is also referred to as an extrauterine pregnancy. In the majority of ectopic pregnancies, implantation occurs in the fallopian tube; this is called a tubal pregnancy. There is a small chance (roughly 10%) that implantation will occur in the abdomen, the cervix, or in an ovary.

The symptoms that women with an ectopic pregnancy might experience include the following:

• Sharp abdominal cramps
• Light vaginal bleeding
• Pelvic pain
• Shoulder pain, neck pain, or rectum pain
• Vomiting
• Upset stomach
• Weakness and/or dizziness

Without a doubt, most of the symptoms mentioned above can be associated with normal symptoms of the early stages of pregnancy. Because of this, it is easy for ectopic pregnancy to be misdiagnosed both for a normal pregnancy and for a natural miscarriage.

Certain women are at higher risk of having ectopic pregnancies. This includes women with pelvic inflammatory disease, with scarring from pelvic surgeries, with sexually transmitted infections, or with a previous ectopic pregnancy. In addition, women who smoke cigarettes, are older than 35 years old, have had tubal ligation/reversal procedures, and use fertility drugs/treatments are also generally at a higher risk of ectopic pregnancies. Overall, only 1% to 2% of all pregnancies are ectopic.

If ectopic pregnancies are not treated promptly, they can lead to additional complications. Tubal pregnancies, for example, can cause the fallopian tube to burst if left untreated. What are the treatment options available for women experiencing ectopic pregnancy? If the ectopic pregnancy is caught early, treatment is relatively simple; the doctor will administer a shot of medication to stop the cells from growing, and the woman’s body will simply absorb the cells. However, if the pregnancy is further along, surgery might be necessary. During the procedure, doctors will have to remove the ectopic pregnancy. If the fallopian tube is damaged (i.e. the fallopian tube burst), the fallopian tube will likely need to be removed. Additionally, any internal bleeding will also have to be addressed during the surgery. In many cases, emergency surgery is necessary.

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The Misdiagnosis of Ectopic Pregnancies

Can ectopic pregnancy be misdiagnosed? Yes, ectopic pregnancy can be misdiagnosed. As mentioned above, the symptoms associated with ectopic pregnancy can be similar to the normal signs of early pregnancy. So, after a positive pregnancy test, doctors might simply disregard any other symptoms. If a doctor performs an ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy, the ultrasound will typically not show a fetus in the uterus; therefore, the doctor might claim that there was a miscarriage. However, only a transvaginal ultrasound can confirm an ectopic pregnancy.

What doctor can diagnose ectopic pregnancy? A doctor specializing in ectopic pregnancy, like an OB/GYN, can properly diagnose an ectopic pregnancy. However, even these medical experts can potentially be wrong. If your doctor failed to properly diagnose your ectopic pregnancy, you likely experienced complications that could have been completely avoided with the appropriate treatment. Unfortunately, the failure to diagnose ectopic pregnancy is a form of medical malpractice; you might have grounds to sue for ectopic pregnancy and medical negligence. If you would like to learn more about your right to file an ectopic pregnancy misdiagnosis lawsuit, do not hestiate to seek legal assistance with a medical malpractice lawyer who specializes in ectopic pregnancy cases. Our ectopic pregnancy medical malpractice attorneys are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your claim.

Understanding Liability for an Ectopic Pregnancy Misdiagnosis

Who is liable for the misdiagnosis of your ectopic pregnancy? To understand liability for your misdiagnosis, you must have a thorough understanding of medical malpractice. To prove medical malpractice, you must first establish that a doctor-patient relationship existed. After the doctor-patient relationship is established, the doctor owes a duty of care to the patient. That is, doctors have a duty to exercise the utmost level of skill and care when treating the patient. However, doctors can breach their duty of care which can lead to incidents that can harm their patients. For example, if the doctor fails to correctly diagnose your condition, improperly administers treatment, and fails to conduct surgery when necessary, the doctor is breaching the duty of care – and ultimately putting their patients at risk of suffering harm. Based on medical malpractice, doctors could be liable for the harm patients suffer.

Without a doubt, you can sue the doctor for medical malpractice. However, you can sue the hospital as well. More specifically, you can sue the hospital based on vicarious liability. This means that you could sue White Memorial Hospital, Keck Hospital, Kaiser Permanent, UCLA Hospital, USC Medical Center, Cedars Sinai Hospital, St. Francis Medical Center, or any other hospital in Southern California.

Are you interested in learning more about your right to sue? If so, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance as soon as possible with our Los Angeles attorneys who can file a lawsuit for ectopic pregnancy. Our lawyers will help you file your failure to diagnose ectopic pregnancy lawsuit.

Do I Have the Right to Sue?

It is normal to have a number of questions surrounding your right to sue. Consider some of the following questions:

• Is my doctor liable for ectopic pregnancy diagnosis error? Yes, your doctor can be liable for ectopic pregnancy errors and mistakes. As explained above, liability is based on medical negligence.
• Can I sue if I lost my fetus due to misdiagnosis of ectopic pregnancy? Yes, you can sue if you lost your fetus due to misdiagnosis. Unfortunately, it is rare for ectopic pregnancies to successfully reach full-term.
• Can I sue if I lost my pregnancy because the doctor did not discover my ectopic pregnancy? Yes, you can sue if you lost your pregnancy because the doctor failed to take the appropriate steps to diagnose and treat your condition.
• Can doctors be wrong about ectopic pregnancy? Yes, doctors can definitely be wrong about ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, it is important for patients to seek more than one medical opinion.
• Can a car accident cause ectopic pregnancy? Yes, a car accident can cause ectopic pregnancy. If the accident results in blunt trauma, women are more likely to experience ectopic pregnancy.

Have you found yourself asking any of the questions listed above? If so, do not hesitate to speak with a Los Angeles attorney for ectopic pregnancy misdiagnosis lawsuits. Without a doubt, you can sue if your doctor misdiagnosed your ectopic pregnancy. If your doctor did not diagnose your ectopic pregnancy correctly leading to complications, you should explore your legal options. Our experts will help you learn more about suing for ectopic pregnancy.

What Should I Do if my Ectopic Pregnancy was Misdiagnosed?

If your doctor did not diagnose your ectopic pregnancy resulting in harm, there are a number of things that you should do to prepare to take action against the doctor or hospital. What should you do if your medical physician wrongfully diagnosed your ectopic pregnancy? Consider some of the recommended steps listed below:

• Seek medical care as soon as possible (seek second opinions if you do not fully trust your doctor)
• Take photos of any visible injuries
• Keep a log of all your symptoms
• Gather all medical records related to your ectopic pregnancy (including medical bills for treatment)
• Gather records of any lost wages associated with your ectopic pregnancy and complications due to the misdiagnosis
• Speak with an ectopic pregnancy misdiagnosis attorney is Los Angeles immediately to learn more about your legal options

Would you like to learn more about the specific steps that you should follow after experiencing medical negligence and ectopic pregnancy, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers will guide you every step of the way.

Your Right to Recover Compensation

Based on the details surrounding your medical malpractice claim, you might have grounds to recover monetary compensation for the harm that you suffered. What could you recover for the misdiagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy? Although every medical malpractice claim is different, you could be eligible to recover compensation for some of the following:

• Medical costs
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Punitive damages

Are you interested in learning more about the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive to recover a successful claim outcome? If so, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible. At Normandie Law Firm, our Los Angeles attorneys who can file a lawsuit for ectopic pregnancy are ready to aggressively fight for your right to recover the highest amount of compensation available for your claim.

The Statute of Limitations

What deadline applies to your medical malpractice claim? In California, medical malpractice claims are subject to either a three-year statute of limitations (from the date of injury) or a one-year statute of limitations (from the date of discovery), whichever comes first. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the specific length of time that you have to pursue your claim (and to prevent losing your right to sue), contact the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers will help you file your claim on time.

Contact the Experts at Normandie Law Firm Today

If your ectopic pregnancy was misdiagnosed or not treated properly, you might have grounds to sue for medical malpractice. You might be in need of legal assistance. If you are looking for an attorney with experience in ectopic pregnancy and medical malpractice in California, contact Normandie Law Firm at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome.

Our firm offers free legal services, including free consultations and free second opinions. Our attorneys with experience in ectopic pregnancy misdiagnosis cases are ready to provide you with all the information that you will need to pursue your claim. We also offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, which ensures that our clients will not be required to cover any upfront expenses. Additionally, our firm is based on contingency; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay anything until winning their claims.

Are you ready to discuss your claim with our ectopic pregnancy malpractice experts on missed diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy? If so, contact us today.

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