I'm sorry for your loss. Women whose sisters and mothers had preeclampsia are at an increased risk for suffering from this condition during pregnancy.
Generally, if there is a risk of preeclampsia, your healthcare provider should have checked your blood pressure and urine levels. There are other things that should be done in certain circumstances.
Not every woman who loses a baby because of preeclampsia has a cause of action. Nevertheless, you may have a cause of action if the doctor failed to adequately monitor your condition and the condition of your child.
You should contact a medical malpractice attorney, who can evaluate your medical records and determine whether you have a case. Please note, you have two years from the date that you knew or should have known the doctor did something wrong to file a lawsuit. Failure to file a lawsuit within the two year statute of limitations will result in a lawsuit being barred. Under the circumstances, you should contact a lawyer immediately, since it will take time for him to obtain your records and ascertain whether they should be submitted to an expert for review.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2011 at 9:45 AM