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do i have a case?

Asked on Nov 18th, 2013 on Medical Malpractice - Iowa
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had an ultra sound on the 3rd of october to check on baby. due date is the 5th. the dr said the ultra sound looked good and to come in monday. On the 5th i realize he hasnt moved in a while and i couldnt get him to move so i called the on call dr. she said go to the er. NO HEART beat...did they miss something?
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Catastrophic Injury Attorney serving Roseland, NJ at John J. Ratkowitz
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The question is whether there were signs in the ultrasound or your exam that should have led to the conclusion that the baby was in danger. To know the answer to that question, an attorney would have to look at the medical records and possibly the ultrasound study and determine what the doctors are saying the cause of death was.  If you want to investigate a malpractice case, you should contact a local medical malpractice attorney (one in your state).  They take these cases on a contingency basis which means you only have to pay if you succeed.  Additionally, initial consultations are usually free. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" service through this website to research medical malpractice attorneys.  Then, visit each attorney's website and look for a firm that has a record of successful verdicts,  ideally with experience in cases that involve your medical issue. If you are unable to find a lawyer who meets these qualifications within your state, sometimes you may contact an out of state lawyer who can refer you to a qualified attorney in your state while providing support related to the issues of medicine. Below are some articles you may find helpful.  They are written for a New Jersey audience (where I practice) but the ideas discussed in these articles usually apply in most other jurisdictions as well. Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. This discusses the issue of financial viability. Click here for an article that explains what you can and should expect when pursuing a medical malpractice case. Click here, here  and here for more information about me. Click here for summaries of some of the cases that I have litigated. Since I am a lawyer, I need to advise you of the following when I communicate with you: Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Click here for my website. 
Answered on Nov 18th, 2013 at 8:37 PM

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