Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New York
Eclampsia
On Nov.26, 2000, I suffered four seizures while being 36 weeks pregnant. I had an emergency c-section. When I finally awoke, I was told I had eclampsia and that my baby had to be taken. My doctor never diagnosed me with pre-eclampsia. Two months prior to the attack, I repeatedly phone my doctor and complained of swelling, pain and headaches. He told me it was normal. Two days before my seizures, again I asked him to see me because I felt something was wrong. He told me to wait until my next visit which was in a week. Needless to say, I did almost make it to next week. My blood pressure was extremely high and I was at the point of a stroke. Six months later, I am still having headaches and my right arm goes numb and gets stiff. Can my doctor be held responsible for neglecting to properly care of me?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Eclampsia
I recevied your post on 6-25-2001.
Unfortunately, the facts are too sparse to give you proper advise over such a limited forum.
As an aside, in order to begin such an action, a doctor must reveiew your medical records to ascertain if there MAY be malpractice, not that there is. The statute of limiations in such matters is generally 2 1/2 years from the incident.
If your you would like, feel free to contact me directly at either 845-878-2163 or 212-764-5428. I can ask your more specific questions before attempting any more suggestions.
Good Luck
RRG
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