Preeclampsia is a dangerous condition that can develop during pregnancy. When doctors miss the signs or delay treatment, the consequences can be devastating for both you and your child. You may be left with serious long-term health issues, the emotional trauma of losing a pregnancy, and significant medical bills. In these situations, a Chicago preeclampsia lawyer can help you understand your legal rights and determine whether medical negligence was involved.
At Kaveny + Kroll, our birth injury attorneys understand how complex and painful these cases can be. When you call us, we know what to look for and how to help. We have a full-time registered nurse on staff who will immediately review your medical records, and an experienced attorney could work with you to build a strong, fact-based case that reflects your unique experience. Our female-led team offers the personal touch and high-level legal skills you need to move forward with confidence.
Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder that typically develops after the 20th week of pregnancy. It can cause damage to your kidneys, liver, and brain, and may lead to eclampsia—seizures—or stroke if not properly managed. For your baby, the risks can include low birth weight, premature delivery, and even stillbirth. The key to managing preeclampsia is early detection and close monitoring, which should be standard in prenatal care.
Failure to diagnose or respond to symptoms such as high blood pressure, protein in your urine, or severe swelling could form the basis of a malpractice case against your medical team. A Chicago attorney can help you pursue compensation for your injuries and losses if you or your baby were harmed by preeclampsia complications, and our in-house nurse review can help you take the first step.
A knowledgeable lawyer can help you understand whether what happened to you was malpractice or an unavoidable tragedy. By gathering your medical records, consulting with experts, and walking you through the standard of care your providers were supposed to meet, we can help you get the answers you deserve.
It is important to act quickly when birth injuries are involved, as different timelines may apply, especially when a child is harmed. The sooner you reach out, the sooner your Chicago attorney can begin building a case that reflects the full scope of suffering caused by your preeclampsia.
In Chicago, a lawyer can help you file a civil lawsuit to recover a wide range of damages if you have been harmed by undiagnosed or untreated preeclampsia. Such damages could include the cost of your ongoing medical treatment, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering. The future care costs incurred by your baby’s long-term health issues or developmental delays must also be considered.
Our attorneys will work closely with you to understand the full impact of your injuries—not just on your health but on your daily and future life. Every case we handle is deeply personal. We will listen to what you want to gain from the legal process and fight for what you need to move forward.
You deserve answers, and you deserve support. A Chicago preeclampsia lawyer at Kaveny + Kroll can help you understand your medical records, your rights, and your next steps. Our many years of legal experience and hands-on medical insight help us put the personal back in personal injury and allow us to give your case the attention it deserves.
At our firm, you are not just a file number. You are a person with a story, and we are here to help you tell it. Contact us today to speak directly with our in-house nurse and dedicated legal team.
Recovery for an 8-year-old girl whose four-limbs were amputated after a delay in the diagnosis and treatment of an infection, leading to severe septic shock.
Recovery for wrongful death of a husband and father of three due to undiagnosed aortic dissection in emergency department 2 days earlier.
Recovery for a 37-year-old man who suffered the partial amputation of both of his legs and one of his arms after a hospital failed to give him antibiotics for a serious infection (Featured in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin).
Recovery for a brain-injured newborn after doctors failed to timely deliver the baby by cesarean section.
Verdict for the wrongful death of a 40-year-old wife and mother of six children and her unborn seventh child after she suffered respiratory arrest due to pneumonia while in the hospital.
Recovery for an infant who suffered brain damage and developed cerebral palsy due to a delayed cesarean section after indications that the baby was not tolerating the labor well.
Recovery for the wrongful death of a 64-year-old man and the debilitating injuries of a 62-year-old woman—both from southern Illinois—arising from a multi-vehicle pile-up on a highway in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Verdict for the wrongful death of a 25-year-old helmet-wearing cyclist who was struck and killed by a truck.
Recovery for a 55-year-old Chinese immigrant whose leg was crushed by a Chicago Transit Authority bus making too-tight-a-turn at a downtown intersection. The 55-year-old woman was within the crosswalk at the time of the Chicago accident.
Recovery for a 34-year old property adjuster in Dallas, Texas, left severely burned after being electrocuted by a dangerously-low-hanging electrical wire on a roof, about which the company had received complaints but failed to correct.
Recovery for three college students killed in an apartment fire when one fell asleep smoking. Apartment did not have working smoke detectors at the time.
Recovery for the wrongful death of a 24-year-old truck driver who was killed in an Adams County heptane gas explosion, leaving behind a wife and a 3-year-old daughter.
Recovery for a 29-year-old who suffered skull fractures, a traumatic brain injury, an 18-day coma, and partial quadriplegia after his pickup was broadsided by another vehicle, which was attempting to flee from a reckless and unnecessary police chase involving a minor traffic infraction (Featured in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin).
Verdict resulting from an improper police chase. Fleeing suspect hit car driving through an intersection with mother in front seat and minor daughter in rear. Mother was killed. Entire accident was caught on a nearby CTA bus videocam (Featured in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin).
Verdict for a 58-year-old public school principal whose reputation was damaged after she was wrongfully arrested, wrongfully charged, and wrongfully prosecuted following a fight involving six students at her school in which she merely called 9-1-1.
Verdict for a paralyzed 24-year-old female injured at O’Hare International Airport (highest compensatory verdict awarded to an individual in Illinois, and top five in U.S., excluding punitive damages).
Recovery for a 34-year old property adjuster in Dallas, Texas, left severely burned after being electrocuted by a dangerously-low-hanging electrical wire on a roof, about which the company had received complaints but failed to correct.
Recovery for a Rolling Meadows high school football player who became a quadriplegic after he was tackled by a teammate into an unpadded, 25 foot-high steel post located 11.5 feet from the sideline of the school’s practice field.
Verdict for a 33-year-old veteran forced to undergo seven surgeries after his left foot was degloved when it was run over by a forklift while working at an international technology show at McCormick Place.
Recovery for a 34-year old property adjuster in Dallas, Texas, left severely burned after being electrocuted by a dangerously-low-hanging electrical wire on a roof, about which the company had received complaints but failed to correct.
Recovery for a 42-year-old Chicago construction worker whose leg was shattered when he fell 20 feet after the steel beam on which he was working collapsed.
Currently seeking recovery on behalf of clients who have filed lawsuits against Abbott Laboratories, Inc. (“Abbott”), Mead Johnson & Company and Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (“Mead Johnson”). Babies born to these plaintiffs developed necrotizing enterocolitis (“NEC”) after they were fed infant formula manufactured by Abbott or Mead Johnson. NEC is a serious gastrointestinal problem that mostly affects premature babies and can lead to permanent injury or death.
Received financial compensation for the families of plaintiffs who were prescribed the pain medication Vioxx manufactured by Merck. The drug was found to cause heart attacks and strokes and has subsequently been withdrawn from the marketplace.
Verdict obtained on behalf of homeowners who lived near the Sterigenics facility and contracted various forms of cancer as a result of ethylene oxide (“EtO”) emissions into the environment by Sterigenics and its parent company, Sotera Health.
Verdict for a paralyzed 24-year-old female injured at O’Hare International Airport (highest compensatory verdict awarded to an individual in Illinois, and top five in U.S., excluding punitive damages).
Recovery for a 55-year-old Chinese immigrant whose leg was crushed by a Chicago Transit Authority bus making too-tight-a-turn at a downtown intersection. The 55-year-old woman was within the crosswalk at the time of the Chicago accident.
Recovery for a 31-year-old woman who suffered permanent brain damage after she was struck by public transit bus while jogging.
Verdict against school district for sex abuse of two minor children by gym teacher off school grounds.
Kaveny + Kroll has filed suit against Northwestern University due to its failure to protect a student who was knowingly experiencing suicidal ideation and planning. The student jumped from a fourth story window and suffered two punctured lungs, multiple broken ribs, damage to internal organs, and traumatic brain injury. The case remains pending.
