A New York mother was awarded $50 million after she sued her obstetrician for injuries she suffered during a 2009 childbirth. In addition to suffering tissue lacerations, the woman was given an unnecessary episiotomy that did not heal correctly. The woman’s digestive system was also damaged. There should not have been any complications with her second childbirth.
A New York mother was awarded $50 million after she sued her obstetrician for injuries she suffered during a 2009 childbirth. In addition to suffering tissue lacerations, the woman was given an unnecessary episiotomy that did not heal correctly. The woman’s digestive system was also damaged. There should not have been any complications with her second childbirth.
Unfortunately, the woman did not know the extent of her injuries. The only indication she had that something might have been wrong was an unusual discharge. The midwife who delivered her second child was also unaware. As a result, the woman had a vaginal delivery, and this caused further damage. She saw several doctors, but after multiple surgeries, the damage remained.
The woman became incontinent and had to quit her job. Her condition meant it was difficult for her to leave her house, and she was also unable to have sexual intercourse without intense pain.
A mother who has been injured during the process of giving birth due to a negligent doctor may want to discuss the situation with an attorney. The injury might be life-changing for either the mother or the child, or there might be a long recovery period in which the mother is unable to work. If the doctor did not provide a reasonable standard of care, a lawsuit might be successful, and the compensation may help to pay for medical expenses and other costs associated with any necessary lifestyle changes. In some cases, a medical professional or a medical facility may offer to settle out of court in order to avoid the bad publicity of a court case. However, the plaintiff might refuse because the offer is not a good one or because one of the purposes in filing the lawsuit is to shed light on the malpractice.
