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Pregnancy should be a time of anticipation and joy. Parents place their trust in doctors, nurses, and hospitals to provide proper prenatal care and safe delivery. Yet when serious medical conditions like preeclampsia are not diagnosed or treated in time, the results can be devastating.
Preeclampsia is a dangerous pregnancy complication that typically develops after the 20th week of pregnancy. It is characterized by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine. Left untreated, preeclampsia can threaten the lives of both mother and child, leading to severe complications such as premature birth, low birth weight, organ damage, or even death.
At Snyder & Wenner, P.C., we have been representing Arizona families for more than 40 years in serious birth injury and medical malpractice cases. With offices in Phoenix and Tucson and a reputation for excellence statewide, we are among the few law firms with the resources and expertise to successfully handle complex preeclampsia birth injury cases. If your family has suffered due to medical negligence, we will fight to uncover the truth, hold providers accountable, and secure the compensation you deserve.
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Preeclampsia is a condition unique to pregnancy that typically appears after 20 weeks of gestation in women who previously had normal blood pressure. It involves:
While the exact cause of preeclampsia is unknown, researchers believe it may result from problems with blood vessel development in the placenta, autoimmune disorders, or other underlying health factors.
Any pregnant woman can develop preeclampsia, but certain risk factors increase the likelihood:
Competent doctors are trained to recognize these risk factors and provide closer monitoring for women who are more vulnerable. Failing to do so is often the first step toward preventable tragedy.
When preeclampsia is not properly managed, both mother and child face life-threatening risks.
While preeclampsia cannot always be prevented, the dangers associated with it are greatly reduced when doctors and nurses:
Medical providers are legally obligated to recognize the warning signs of preeclampsia and take action. Failing to diagnose, treat, or monitor appropriately is negligence.
Pregnant women should be informed by their doctors to watch for the warning signs of preeclampsia, including:
If these symptoms are ignored by healthcare providers or dismissed as normal pregnancy discomforts, serious injuries can result.
When preeclampsia is left untreated, the consequences can be catastrophic:
These outcomes are not inevitable. They are often preventable with proper medical care.
Medical negligence related to preeclampsia may include:
If your child was injured or died due to preeclampsia-related negligence, you may have a valid legal claim. Our attorneys work with leading medical experts nationwide to carefully review records, evaluate provider decisions, and build compelling cases for accountability.
A successful birth injury claim may provide compensation for:
We also work with life-care planners and economists to ensure future costs of medical treatment, therapies, and education are included in every claim.
For over 40 years, Snyder & Wenner, P.C. has been one of Arizona’s most respected birth injury law firms. Families choose us because:
If you or your baby suffered injuries due to untreated or mismanaged preeclampsia, you deserve answers and accountability. At Snyder & Wenner, P.C., we will investigate your case thoroughly and fight for the justice your family deserves.
Call us today at (602) 224-0005 or contact us online for a free, confidential consultation with one of our experienced birth injury attorneys.
Hydrocephalus is the build-up of fluid in some of the deepest parts of the brain, called “cavities.” When fluid builds up in the cavities, it puts extra pressure on the brain, which can then result in brain damage if it is not timely treated. Generally speaking, hydrocephalus may occur when the cerebrospinal fluid (the fluid that surrounds your brain and your spinal cord) that is produced is out of balance with the fluid that is absorbed into your body’s bloodstream. This fluid is critically important to keeping the brain safe by allowing it to float. If there is too much cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain (caused by obstruction, overproduction of the fluid, or poor absorption), then the imbalance can occur, leading to hydrocephalus.
Hydrocephalus is typically diagnosed by a neurological examination and brain imaging (ultrasound, MRI, and/or CT scan). Since hydrocephalus is caused by excess fluid in the brain, treatment most often includes placement of a shunt. This surgical procedures places a tube into the brain, which prevents the fluid from going in the wrong direction, and the wrong rate or speed. The tube takes excess fluid and moves it into other parts of the body where it can be safely absorbed. There are also other treatment options available, but a shunt is the most common.
As with most conditions, if hydrocephalus is not timely diagnosed and treated, it can cause serious issues. This can include mental dysfunction, visual problems, difficulty walking, urinary incontinence, and unconsciousness. If the hydrocephalus is left to continue causing damage to the person’s brain, it will usually be fatal.
Get to the doctor right away for a neurological examination. Since the next step usually involves imaging, it may make sense to present at the hospital where such services are immediately available. Hydrocephalus is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition, so do not delay in getting the right diagnosis and treatment for your child.
