#PrematurlyDischarged #HospitalNegligence #PreeclampsiaAwareness
Hey everyone 👋,
I wanted to share a recent experience my family went through with my wife being prematurely discharged from the hospital. It was a whirlwind of events that led to some serious health complications for both my wife and our newborn son. 😞
Here’s a quick overview of what happened:
– My wife was diagnosed with Preeclampsia at 33 weeks pregnant
– Despite warning signs, we were discharged when her blood pressure suddenly dropped
– Hours later, she went into an emergency C-section due to complications
– Our baby is now being monitored for potential brain damage
Now, my main question is – should we consider legal action against the hospital for discharging us too soon? 🤔 It’s a daunting thought, and I have no idea where to begin.
Possible solution:
– Consult a medical malpractice lawyer for guidance and support
– Document all medical records and incidents for evidence
– Seek advice from support groups or online forums for similar experiences
I appreciate any advice or input you may have. Let’s discuss and learn from each other’s experiences. 💬 #StayInformed #HospitalSafety
You can talk to a medical malpractice lawyer (or several). They generally take cases on contingency, meaning they get a portion of the eventual settlement. You have time, though, so focus on your family for right this minute. It’s probably too soon for them to evaluate the situation fully anyway, since you don’t know the extent of the medical issues your son has. Best of luck to you all.
I’m sorry you’re going through this.
When the dust settles, you’re going to have to consult with a medical malpractice attorney. The issue is going to be determining what the standard of care was and whether they breached that standard.
The hospital is likely going to say that your wife got reasonable care under the circumstances when viewed without the benefit of hindsight. Your attorney is going to spend a lot of money retaining experts to dispute that.
I’m sorry you’re going through this.
When the dust settles, you’re going to have to consult with a medical malpractice attorney. The issue is going to be determining what the standard of care was and whether they breached that standard.
The hospital is likely going to say that your wife got reasonable care under the circumstances when viewed without the benefit of hindsight. Your attorney is going to spend a lot of money retaining experts to dispute that.
I am a medical malpractice defense attorney, but not your attorney and this is not legal advice. It sounds like you have a decent case against the discharging physician and should definitely seek legal advice from a medical malpractice attorney in your area.
With that said, you didn’t state your location. Medical malpractice laws are incredibly state specific. The statute of limitations on these type of claims can vary but you don’t have a lot of time. For example, in my state, you have one year after your suspect wrongdoing, which this post clearly indicates. A competent defense attorney may even argue the statute of limitations should run the moment you were discharged since you raised concerns about the discharge. It takes time to find an attorney and file the complaint so I wouldn’t wait too long to start your search.
Usually, plaintiff’s attorneys sue both the hospital and doctors, but depending on your state laws you may only have a claim against the physician. Again, medical malpractice claims are very fact specific and depend on your state’s laws. This is not legal advice. However, for example, in my state physicians are not employed by the hospital. It is almost certain that you signed paperwork notifying you that they are independent contractors. From what youve stayed here it appears the nurses and other hospital staff didn’t do anything wrong, and the physician discharged your wife prematurely.
Ultimately, the best thing you can do is find a good plaintiffs attorney experienced in medical malpractice on contingency and let them focus on the legal claim. That way you can focus on what matters, your wife’s health. Good luck and wishing you the best.