Prenatal Misdiagnosis
Dallas and North Texas Birth Injury Attorney
Generally, birth defects and genetic diseases or disorders can be identified during the early stages of the mother’s pregnancy. The parents are then able to decide if they wish to continue the pregnancy or terminate it. In some cases, doctors or obstetricians are negligent and fail to diagnose birth defects or genetic disorders before the child is born. When a prenatal misdiagnosis occurs, your best recourse may be to hire an experienced birth injury attorney to correct this injustice to your family and get the compensation you deserve.
Every obstetrician must follow set standard practices and procedures, like conducting prenatal screening tests on all their pregnant patients. Ultrasounds and sonograms are used in the early stages of a pregnancy to determine if there are any “fetal anomalies.” These include the presence of certain physical defects, problems in the development of the brain and heart, missing organs or bones, as well as conditions such as Down syndrome.
Common Errors Leading to Prenatal Misdiagnosis
Common errors leading to prenatal misdiagnosis include:
- Failure to take genetic history of parents
- Failure to properly test for development at the correct gestational age
- Misplacing screening results
- Improper interpretation of screening tests by lab or doctor
These medical errors can be committed by any healthcare professional who is involved in your prenatal tests or screenings, including:
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Lab technicians
- Other personnel
A prenatal misdiagnosis can stem from something glaringly obvious to those in the know. Trusting these trained professionals to make the right decisions when it comes to the birth of your child should not be asking too much.
Polewski & Associates Can Help
The experienced Dallas medical malpractice attorneys at Polewski & Associates have the ability to show your doctor was negligent in giving you the information you needed to make an informed decision about the birth of your child. By proving to the court what you and your family must endure in caring for a disabled child, we can get you the compensation you need for financial obligations you never expected to have. We also work to get compensation for you and your spouse, as well as any other children you may have, for pain and suffering.
Please contact Polewski & Associates today to schedule your free initial consultation. Our birth injury lawyers serve clients in Dallas and throughout North Texas.
