Post-partum hemorrhage is the leading cause of pregnancy-related complications. An estimated 2.9% of women who give birth in the United States will bleed too much and require intervention. In the last 10 years, there has been a 183% increase in the number of women who required a blood transfusion near the time of giving birth. When a post-operative c-section patient is losing blood volume, it is a medical emergency. Since post-partum hemorrhage is a known complication (particularly in women who undergo a c-section, and especially those who have had multiple prior c-sections), all healthcare providers must be on high alert for any signs and symptoms of bleeding. Every minute counts in diagnosing and treating a post-partum hemorrhage. Any delay can be catastrophic, resulting in the death of the woman. The two most critical steps in treating a post-partum hemorrhage are: (1) initiate Massive Transfusion Protocol to emergently give the patient blood product to increase the volume in her body; and (2) get the patient to the operating room as quickly as possible to find and to stop the bleed. If these steps are timely and appropriately initiated, the patient will survive the bleed with no sequelae. If, however, the nurses and doctor delay in initiating the transfusion and getting the patient to surgery, the patient will likely die.
There are several large hospitals around the Valley that have obstetrical units, meaning that thousands of women rely on them each year to safely and properly deliver their baby. These hospitals include:
| Banner Del E. Webb 14502 W. Meeker Blvd Sun City West, AZ 85375 | Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix (Banner Good Sam) 1111 E. McDowell Rd Phoenix, AZ 85006 | Banner Estrella Medical Center 9201 W. Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85037 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center 350 W. Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85013 | HonorHealth – Shea 9003 E. Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260 | HonorHealth – Osborn 7400 E. Osborn Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251 |
| HonorHealth – Deer Valley Medical Center 19829 N. 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85027 | HonorHealth – John C. Lincoln Medical Center 250 E. Dunlap Ave Phoenix, AZ 85020 | Abrazo West Campus 13677 W. McDowell Road Goodyear, AZ 85395 |
| Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital 18701 N. 67th Ave Glendale, AZ 85308 | Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital 350 N. Wilmot Rd Tucson, AZ | Northwest Medical Center 6200 N. LaCholla Blvd Tucson, AZ |
| Tucson Medical Center 5301 E. Grant Rd Tucson, AZ | Banner – University Medical Center Tucson 1501 N. Campbell Ave Tucson, AZ 85724 |
The attorneys at Snyder & Wenner have record-setting results in post-partum hemorrhage cases. Post-partum hemorrhage lawsuits include significant emotional distress and financial burdens, as the victims are wives, mothers, and daughters. They are instrumental in raising children, in providing for the family, and in giving the love and care that is so critical. Because of that, when a woman dies from post-partum hemorrhage, it will send shock waves through the family and cause permanent damage, both emotionally and financially. With such significant injuries, it is extremely important to hire lawyers who have litigated post-partum hemorrhage cases and who have the experience and dedication to help hold the hospital, the nurses, and the doctors responsible.
If you or a loved one has been a victim of post-partum hemorrhage that resulted in serious injuries or death, please call us today to see if we can help.