Ohio Placenta Abruption Injury Attorneys

In placental abruption cases, our attorneys hold negligent medical professionals accountable

The placenta is an organ in the uterus that provides nutrients and oxygen to the fetus. During a normal pregnancy and delivery, the placenta remains attached to the wall of the uterus until the baby is born. After the baby is born, the placenta will naturally separate from the uterine wall and is “delivered” or expelled through the birth canal.

Placental abruption (also known as abruptio placentae) happens when the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the baby is born. This separation can be partial or complete and can cause severe, life-threatening complications for both the mother and the fetus. The fetus’s life-line is essentially cut or cut off in placental abruption cases.

There are risk factors that increase the odds of suffering placental abruption. Physicians should carefully monitor pregnant women with these risk factors, and they should immediately take action if signs of placental abruption are present. At The Eisen Law Firm, our attorneys hold medical professionals accountable when their negligence leads to injuries due to placental abruption. Since 1976, our firm has helped many families recover after a devastating birth injury due to negligence. We may be able to help you, too.

What are the risk factors for placental abruption?

The risk factors that increase the odds of placental abruption include:

• Advanced maternal age, especially 40 and older

• Placental abruption in a previous pregnancy

• High maternal blood pressure

• Preeclampsia and eclampsia

• Trauma to the abdomen

• Chorioamnionitis and other intrauterine infections

• Smoking

• Cocaine use

• Being pregnant with multiples, such as twins or triplets

Women with these risk factors should be carefully monitored throughout their pregnancies.

Signs and symptoms of placental abruption

A pregnant woman is most likely to suffer placental abruption in her final trimester. Symptoms include:

• Back pain or abdominal pain that develops quickly

• Vaginal bleeding

• Contractions, especially if they come one right after another

• The uterus or abdomen feels especially firm

• The uterus is painful to the touch

A pregnant woman who experiences these symptoms should immediately consult her doctor.

Complications caused by placental abruption

For both the mother and baby, placental abruption can cause serious complications. These include:

• Stillbirth

• Premature birth

• A lack of oxygen to the baby, resulting in brain damage

• Restricted fetal growth

• Blood clotting complications in the mother

• Shock in the mother, if significant blood loss occurs

• A need for a blood transfusion for the mother

• Kidney and other organ failure in the mother

• The need for a hysterectomy, if bleeding cannot be stopped

If a mother or baby experienced preventable injuries because a medical professional did not recognize the signs of placental abruption, a birth negligence claim is possible.

We focus exclusively on medical negligence

Since 1976, we have focused solely on medical malpractice and negligence. At The Eisen Law Firm, our attorneys represent injured babies and mothers in all types of birth negligence claims. We aggressively pursue all avenues of recovery to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. In fact, The Eisen Law Firm has handled cases involving Placental abruption and has recently reached a confidential settlement for a family. To schedule your free consultation, call 216-687-0900 or visit us online.