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If my OBGYN gave me an incorrect date for my child's birth and I suffered serious injury as a result, is the gynecologist liable for my injury?

 

A: If your OBGYN gave you an incorrect date for your child's birth, and 1 or both of you suffered injuries as a result, the gynecologist may be held liable.

OBGYN error in regards to birth date can lead to a host of complications and serious injury to both mother and child. Correct timing is crucial when providing a woman with pre-natal care.  Fetal measurement, monitoring and other essential aspects hinge on knowing a woman's correct due date. Determining the correct due date is vital for planning the delivery.

Planning the delivery includes: 

• knowledge of the baby's developmental stage;
• any health problems he or she might have; and
• decisions about whether and when to perform a c-section.  

The birth of a baby should be a joyous occasion for a woman and her family. When OBGYN error causes an illness or injury that mars this wonderful time, you have the right to seek compensation for your losses. To know whether you have a case for medical malpractice in Chicago as a result of an OBGYN error, you need to contact a Chicago medical malpractice lawyer.

Your  Chicago medical malpractice lawyer will help you understand medical malpractice law in Chicago, and help determine the strength of your OBGYN error claim. In addition, a Chicago medical malpractice lawyer can handle the tedious paperwork and legal proceedings, so that you can focus the majority of your time on recovery.

Contacting a Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Medical malpractice can have serious and long-lasting effects on your life. You need someone who will listen, understand and give valuable legal support. At the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C, our Chicago medical malpractice attorneys will examine all aspects of your case, determine liability, and aggressively pursue the full amount of compensation due you for any injuries or loss suffered as a result of a doctor's error. Contact us today for a no-cost case evaluation - 312-263-1080.

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