In many instances, emergency C-sections are necessary to prevent children or mothers from suffering grave injuries. While C-sections can be life-saving procedures, post-surgical complications can arise that nonetheless cause harm. In many cases, such complications are the direct result of negligence and are grounds for pursuing medical malpractice claims. Expert testimony is generally necessary to support such claims, but as discussed in a recent New York opinion, experts must meet certain qualifications in order for their testimony to be admissible. If you sustained losses due to a careless doctor, you should confer with a Syracuse medical malpractice attorney regarding your rights.
Factual and Procedural Background
The plaintiffs, a married couple, filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the defendants, including the United States, a health care provider, and a physician, following an injury sustained during post-partum care. The female plaintiff was admitted to the defendant healthcare facility in September 2017 for labor and underwent a C-section. During the post-operative care, as a resident physician attempted to remove surgical dressing tape, a significant amount of the plaintiff’s skin was removed with the tape, resulting in severe injuries, including permanent scarring.
Reportedly, the plaintiffs alleged that the defendants deviated from the appropriate standard of care in treating the female plaintiff, causing these injuries. They also claimed that the defendants failed to consult specialists, listen to the plaintiff’s complaints, and provide adequate post-partum care. The plaintiffs sought damages for the injuries and a loss of consortium claim. The case proceeded through discovery, and the parties filed cross-motions in limine to exclude the testimony of several expert witnesses. Continue Reading ›