Uterine Rupture Lawyer

Uterine Rupture Leading to Birth Injuries

Uterine ruptures occur in women during  delivery for various reasons.  If a woman has had a prior cesarean section and attempts a vaginal birth, is given a labor inducing medication, or has an abnormally positioned fetus, there is an increased risk of uterine rupture.  Although there is no definite way to tell that a uterine rupture can occur ahead of time, during childbirth the warning signs are clear.  A treating doctor who knows his patient's medical history should be on the lookout for possible uterine rupture, especially in a woman who has had a prior cesarean section.  Some of the signs medical personnel should watch out for include severe local pain, vaginal bleeding, fetal heart rate abnormalities or the baby has moved back up from a lower position.  Failure to handle these signs immediately could cause complications such as brain damage to the baby or fatal injuries to the mother and baby.

At the McGuire Law Firm our birth injury attorneys understand the devastating physical, emotional and financial effects that accompany these cases of uterine rupture. Our firm is well versed in investigating and clearly establishing medical negligence on the part of the health care professionals taking part in those tragic events.  If you have been affected by uterine rupture during delivery, contact our office to discuss the specifics of your case.

Handling Uterine Rupture Claims in Cedar Rapids, Mason City, and Des Moines

A uterine rupture could result in severe brain damage to your baby, affecting his survival for the rest of his life.  Long term medical care may be required that will require large financial outlays.  In the course of representing birth injury victims throughout Iowa for over 40 years, our attorneys have developed extensive knowledge of the medical issues and standards of care that apply to these situations.  Using the resources of our excellent legal staff as well as medical experts as needed, we provide the kind of strong, aggressive representation clients require in order to obtain the full compensation they deserve.