Texas Obstetrician Malpractice Attorneys

San Antonio Birth Injury Malpractice Lawyers

Childbirth is a natural — but far from straightforward — process. Lots of things can happen in the days and hours surrounding the birth that can endanger the child and the mother. In fact, the entire family is affected by obstetrical complications.

Many of these dangers are not the fault, or brought on by, the doctor or other personnel. But these "professionals" are expected to know how to deal with common problems. Sometimes their failure constitutes malpractice. Contact a Texas obstetrician malpractice lawyer.

Monitoring Mother and Child

The condition of the mother and the child are by definition changing and need to be constantly monitored. The mother's blood pressure and other vital signs need to be monitored to prevent preeclampsia, or hypertension and other problems. Postpartum hemorrhage is a life-threatening possibility referring to severe loss of blood.

Other problems that may be due to obstetrician malpractice include:

• Toxemia
• HELLP syndrome
• Vaginal breach delivery
• Caesarian ("C-section") complications
• Uterine rupture
• Postpartum hemorrhage
• Uterine rupture
• Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)
• Preeclampsia and eclampsia
• Clotting abnormalities
• Brain damage caused to a baby by forceps delivery
• Liver injury
• Erbs palsy
• Anesthesia errors
• Medication errors

Davis & Davis attorneys care about our clients. We practice in obstetrician malpractice to serve those injured and hold doctors to a reasonable standard. We have more than 40 years' experience.

For an appointment to discuss obstetrician malpractice, contact us online or call 713-581-1774 or toll free at 877-202-0835.

Davis & Davis proudly accepts referrals from Texas attorneys and law firms nationwide.