Many of the causes of Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome are unknown. As the condition is only known to occur in mothers giving birth to twins who share a placenta, this type of pregnancy stands out as one major risk factor for a condition like Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome, or TTTS. A condition like this can leave you with uncertainty as you seek to maintain the health of both you and your children.
A lawyer who focuses on birth injuries and medical malpractice can help to guide you through the legal system if you suspect that medical negligence caused TTTS in your children.
Diagnosing Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome
A timely and accurate diagnosis of TTTS can serve to reduce many of the surprises and dangers that often accompany the condition. As Johns Hopkins Medicine points out, doctors can usually obtain warning signs of Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome when they perform a routine prenatal ultrasound. The condition often requires a more thorough inspection once a doctor has reason to believe TTTS may be present.
In these cases, a specialist will conduct more in-depth forms of testing to confirm the presence (or absence) of TTTS. These tests often include the measurement of bladder filling, blood flow, and amniotic fluid volume in the twins.
As with most birth injuries and other infant medical conditions, a prompt and accurate diagnosis is key to reducing further harm to both a mother and their children. For this reason, medical professionals must ensure that they do their part to identify and treat conditions such as TTTS in as efficient a manner as possible. If you think that your medical team failed to accurately assess and diagnose a case of TTTS, then you may be eligible to seek financial compensation. A lawyer who focuses on birth injury cases can stand up to defend your position as you recover from your pain.
As the medical journal Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology states, the absence of a timely diagnosis of TTTS can cause long-term developmental delays. While rare, instances of TTTS can cause problems for children and their mothers if they are not accurately diagnosed and treated. If an act of medical malpractice caused problems such as developmental delays in your children, then you may be able to hold the offending doctor or hospital accountable. A lawyer can help you as you work your way through the complexities of a medical malpractice case.
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Working with a Lawyer
A lawyer can help you in a few key ways. First of all, they will investigate the situation to determine who should be held responsible. In most medical malpractice cases, your legal representation will aim to negotiate a settlement with any liable parties. Before they can do this, they must establish liability. To do so, they will recover key forms of evidence by collecting medical records, witness reports, and other forms of documentation. These cases can be both lengthy and complex as they involve many moving parts.
Once your lawyer establishes a liable party, they will begin the negotiations process. Throughout both the investigation and negotiation stages of your case, your lawyer will communicate with all relevant parties on your behalf. This relieves you of the pressure that can often come along with having to recount painful details and engage in difficult conversations. Your lawyer will fight to pursue any forms of financial compensation that you may be able to seek for your past and future medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other recoverable losses.
Contact a Birth Injury Lawyer Today
The possible causes of Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome can leave you stuck with many questions and few answers. It is frustrating to deal with uncertainty in regards to the health of your children. Common frustrations are only made even more complex in the face of legal and financial troubles. Unfortunate as it may be, the hardships of conditions such as Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome could be related to acts of medical malpractice and negligence. A lawyer who focuses on these cases will defend your position as they compile a case that represents your legal interests.
For a free case review, do not hesitate to reach out and call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group today at (800) 222-9529. Our team will work with you to investigate the details of your predicament. We will gather key forms of evidence, communicate with other parties related to your case, and seek to recover any forms of financial compensation that you may be able to pursue.
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