HELLP Syndrome
If you've suffered due to undiagnosed or mismanaged HELLP syndrome during pregnancy, we understand the physical and emotional trauma you've endured. At The Medical Law Partnership, we specialise in helping women like you claim compensation when medical professionals fail to recognise or properly treat this serious pregnancy complication. We know how frightening this experience must have been for you, and we're here to help you seek justice for the harm caused by negligent care.
How common are errors resulting in HELLP syndrome?
HELLP syndrome affects about 1-2 in 1,000 pregnancies and is a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment. While it can develop suddenly, there are often warning signs that medical staff should recognise. We handle cases each year where delayed diagnosis or inappropriate management of HELLP syndrome has led to severe consequences including liver damage, stroke, organ failure or tragically, even loss of the baby. When medical professionals fail to monitor at-risk mothers adequately or dismiss concerning symptoms, the results can be devastating. If you’ve been through this traumatic experience due to medical errors, you may have strong grounds for a compensation claim.
Several critical mistakes can occur in the management of HELLP syndrome that may constitute negligence. Medical staff may have ignored or dismissed your symptoms like upper abdominal pain, nausea or headaches as normal pregnancy complaints, failing to run the necessary blood tests to check your liver enzymes and platelet count. There might have been delays in referring you to specialist care when your symptoms clearly indicated something was wrong. We’ve handled cases where abnormal test results weren’t acted upon quickly enough, allowing the condition to progress dangerously.
Some women aren’t monitored closely enough after being diagnosed with pre-eclampsia, which can develop into HELLP syndrome. There may have been failures to deliver the baby promptly when your condition deteriorated, or inappropriate attempts to continue the pregnancy when immediate delivery was medically necessary. If you experienced any of these failures in your care, we can investigate whether the standard of treatment you received fell below what was medically acceptable.
Beginning your claim with us is straightforward, and we’ll handle your case with the sensitivity it deserves. When you first contact us, one of our specialist solicitors – who understand the profound impact of pregnancy complications – will listen carefully to your experience. We’ll explain the legal process in clear terms and assess whether you may have grounds for a claim based on what happened to you.
We’ll obtain all your relevant medical records from your pregnancy and arrange for independent obstetric and medical experts to review your case. These experts will examine whether earlier intervention or different management could have prevented the harm you suffered. If we believe you have a strong case, we’ll guide you through every step of the legal process while keeping you fully informed. We work on a no win, no fee basis, so you can pursue justice without worrying about upfront legal costs during this difficult time.
The compensation you may receive depends on how the negligence has affected your life. It can include awards for the pain and suffering caused by the physical trauma of HELLP syndrome and any subsequent complications you experienced. Many of our clients receive compensation for the psychological impact of what should have been a joyful time turning into a medical emergency, including funds for counselling.
If you’ve suffered long-term health consequences like liver damage or kidney problems, this will be reflected in your award. You may be able to claim for lost earnings if you’ve needed extra time to recover, or if your ability to work has been affected. The costs of private medical treatments, therapies, or any additional care you’ve needed can also be included. In tragic cases where the baby was lost, compensation can acknowledge this profound loss. We’ll ensure every aspect of your suffering – physical, emotional and financial – is properly accounted for in your claim.
HELLP syndrome negligence claims typically take between two to four years to resolve, though complex cases involving severe injuries can take longer. We understand this may feel frustrating when you’re dealing with the consequences of what happened, but thorough investigation is essential to secure the compensation you deserve.
The process involves carefully reviewing your medical records, obtaining expert opinions, and sometimes negotiating with healthcare providers. While we work as efficiently as possible, we won’t rush your claim at the expense of achieving the best outcome for you. Throughout the process, we’ll keep you regularly updated and explain each development in clear terms. Starting your claim sooner rather than later helps ensure all relevant evidence is preserved while memories are fresh.
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