My doctor never found I am placenta previa. Until one day I rushed to emergency room to get emergency c section. The hospital emergency found I am placenta previa and that's the reason I got emergency c section and my baby is a very early premature baby. Does the doctor liable to this? thanks

Placenta previa is a condition that is usually diagnosed through an ultrasound, and it is hard to understand how a doctor could not know that such a condition was present. Earlier diagnosis could have led to a more cautious approach to the situation to attempt to keep the baby in as long as possible. Nevertheless, all medical malpractice cases are damages driven, so whether you have a case worth pursuing depends on the outcome on everyone.  If you do want to investigate a 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.  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. Click here for an article that explains what you can expect when filing a medical malpractice case. Click here and here for more information about me. 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  Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com.