Question

1. Errors made during delivery left a woman unable to conceive or carry additional children in the future. The negligence placed both mother and baby at much risk as a lot of blood was lost to both individuals. If a malpractice claim is filed, how long does the adult female have to file on behalf of herself?

1 year from the date of delivery

21 years from the date of the delivery

2 years from the date of delivery

No time limit is placed on possible injuries

Answer 1

ANSWER

2 Years from the date of delivery.

Explantion

• Healthcare professional should monitor the preganant mother during her pregnancy to avoid serious complications and treat them promptly if any arise.
• Failure to monitor the condition promptly or it results in further complications lead to serious complications during pregnancy and after delivery.
• Heavy bleeding can result in to a number of adverse outcomes, such as shock, loss of ability to have future pregnancies, and permanent brain damage.
• OBGYNs are responsible for administering safe birth control, detecting diseases of the female organs and protecting women’s health during pregnancy and childbirth.
• When the mother remains unattended there can be excessive bleeding due to post partum hemorrhage and also can result in death.
• Failure to properly use medical equipment can result in head trauma to the infant which can then turn into hearing loss or development of cerebral palsy.
• you have to file a complaint with in 2 years after delivery for medical negllience
• Neligent obstetrical care can also cause

-Untreated gestational diabetes

-Untreated preeclampsia.

- Uterine prolapse

- Nerve damage

-Unsafe delivery fail to adequately assess risk factors that contribute to a dangerous vaginal delivery.

• The claim can include
• compensation for lifelong health care,
• medical expenses
• lost income and benefits,
• pain and suffering, disability
• loss of consortium
• and any other losses