Misdiagnosed Miscarriage Claims
Going through a miscarriage is always a traumatic time. But this experience can become even more upsetting and sometimes life-threatening when doctors misdiagnose what’s happening to you.
Make a miscarriage claim
We’re the UK’s largest medical negligence department, so we’ve got the expertise to get you the answers and the compensation you deserve. Our lawyers will also work to make sure you have access to any specialist medical care you might need during your claim.
An ectopic pregnancy – when the embryo attaches outside the womb, often in the fallopian tubes – is potentially fatal for the mother if misdiagnosed. If left untreated, the fallopian tube may burst, causing internal bleeding.
The most common symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy include:
- Stomach pain
- Missed periods
- Vaginal bleeding.
Our solicitors could help you claim compensation if:
- An ectopic pregnancy was misdiagnosed as a miscarriage
- A miscarriage was misdiagnosed as an ectopic pregnancy, perhaps resulting in unnecessary surgery to remove a fallopian tube.
Most of our medical negligence cases are funded on a No Win No Fee basis, which means you won’t have to worry about legal costs during your claim.
If you or a loved one has been affected by a misdiagnosed miscarriage, please call us to arrange a free initial consultation about your claim.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find out more about making a failed sterilisation claim.An ectopic pregnancy isn’t always immediately obvious, but it’s vital that doctors are able to recognise its warning signs. NICE guidelines state that a woman with a suspected ectopic pregnancy should be referred to A&E immediately.
If an ectopic pregnancy is mistakenly diagnosed as a miscarriage and treatment delayed, the fallopian tube could rupture, resulting in an emergency situation that requires urgent surgery and can in rare cases cause death.
When a miscarriage is misdiagnosed as an ectopic pregnancy, the patient might have unnecessary surgery to remove a fallopian tube. Losing a fallopian tube could damage your future chances of conceiving particularly if your remaining fallopian tube isn’t healthy.
We also help women who have been affected by a failure to diagnose and treat placental tissue left in the uterus after a miscarriage (also known as retained products of conception).
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