When you trust an obstetrician-gynecologist (OBGYN) with your care, you expect medical expertise and professionalism. Whether you are giving birth, undergoing surgery, or receiving routine care, your health and your child’s depend on safe, informed decisions. If your OBGYN made a mistake that caused injury, you may have a claim for medical negligence. At Thurswell Law, a Michigan OBGYN lawyer from our team can help you understand your rights and determine whether you have a case.
OBGYN malpractice cases often involve complex medical issues and lifelong consequences. We know what is at stake for patients and families. That is why our medical malpractice lawyers approach every case with the compassion, experience, and resources necessary to pursue the justice you deserve.
What Constitutes OBGYN Negligence?
OBGYN negligence occurs when a provider fails to follow accepted standards of medical care, resulting in preventable harm to a patient. You must show that the provider’s actions, or failure to act, deviated from what a reasonably careful physician would have done under the same circumstances.
Common examples of OBGYN malpractice include:
- Failure to monitor or respond to fetal distress
- Delayed or improper treatment during labor and delivery
- Failure to diagnose complications like preeclampsia or infections
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction
- Surgical errors during C-sections or hysterectomies
- Missed diagnoses of cancer or other reproductive health conditions
These errors can result in serious injuries to both mothers and babies, including brain damage, Erb’s palsy, uterine rupture, infertility, or wrongful death. At Thurswell Law, our Michigan OBGYN attorneys work with medical experts to evaluate what went wrong and why it should have been prevented.
Building a Medical Malpractice Case Against an OBGYN
To pursue compensation, you need to file a medical malpractice claim, which follows a specific legal process. Before filing a lawsuit, a plaintiff must serve a Notice of Intent to Sue and obtain an Affidavit of Merit from a qualified medical expert. These documents must explain how the OBGYN breached the standard of care and how that breach caused injury. The Affidavit of Merit, according to Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.2912d must be signed by a medical provider with the same specialty, in this case, OBGYN medicine. It must state that the standard of care was not followed and explain how that error caused the injury.
Michigan also has a statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims. In general, you must file your case within two years of the negligent act, or within six months of discovering the injury, whichever is later. However, legal deadlines can vary depending on the facts. It is important to speak with an experienced OBGYN attorney in Michigan as soon as possible. Our lawyers at Thurswell Law have the legal expertise to manage these legal requirements, gather the medical evidence needed to support your claim, and pursue compensation on your behalf.
Talk to a Michigan OBGYN Attorney Today
If you or your child suffered harm because of an OBGYN’s mistake, we are here to help. You deserve answers and the opportunity to seek justice. Our attorneys at Thurswell Law Firm can help you understand your rights and fight the insurance companies on your behalf to get you compensated for all your losses. We have been helping injured patients and families since 1968, and we never charge a fee unless we get you compensated. Call Thurswell Law to speak with a Michigan OBGYN lawyer and schedule your free consultation.
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