OB/GYN Malpractice

Gynecology is a complicated and far-ranging field of medicine. While it’s unpleasant to think that something can go wrong when you visit your gynecologist, malpractice is quite common in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology; about half of all medical malpractice settlements involve OB/GYNs. The consequences of receiving insufficient gynecological care are numerous, and can even include infertility and other issues which can have a wide-ranging effect on your quality of life.

If you have received improper or insufficient medical care, contact the Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511

Dangers of OB/GYN Malpractice

There are several potentially dangerous health issues which can arise from negligent gynecological treatment. Some of the most common are:

• Errors in contraception, which can result in unwanted or unplanned pregnancy. Hormonal forms of birth control can have a number of side effects, such as thrombosis and depression.
• Invasive surgical procedures can also lead to dangerous, unwanted health issues. Organs can be injured, the uterus can be perforated, infection and hemorrhaging can occur. In certain cases, the injury can cause sterilization.
• Misdiagnosis of a disease or a failure to diagnose a disease.

In addition to the immediate and physical effects of negligent medical care, an OB/GYN error can cause long-lasting physical, psychological, and emotional damage, from infertility to chronic injury. Women who have been the victims of obstetric malpractice can lose their quality of life, as can their families.

Contact Us

If you have been the victim of insufficient or negligent gynecological care, it’s your responsibility and your right to stand up for yourself. Contact the Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 610-667-7511 today.