Chicago OBGYN Malpractice Attorneys
OBGYN care involves some of the most sensitive and high-risk medical decisions a patient can face. When an obstetrician or gynecologist makes a preventable error, the consequences can affect not only the patient—but also an unborn child and the entire family.
If you or your baby suffered harm due to negligent prenatal care, childbirth errors, or gynecological malpractice, you may have the right to pursue compensation.
Mulholland Injury Law represents patients and families in Chicago who have been harmed by OBGYN malpractice. We help clients understand their legal options and fight for accountability through civil claims. Contact us today for a confidential consultation.
OBGYN Malpractice Can Have Lifelong Consequences
Errors in obstetric and gynecological care often result in permanent injuries rather than temporary setbacks.
Delayed diagnoses, improper monitoring, surgical mistakes, or failures during labor and delivery can lead to severe maternal injuries, birth injuries, infertility, or long-term developmental conditions.
Many victims face years of medical treatment, emotional trauma, and financial strain—especially when a child requires lifelong care. These cases demand careful investigation and experienced legal advocacy.
What Is OBGYN Malpractice?
OBGYN malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care during pregnancy, childbirth, or gynecological treatment, and that failure causes harm.
This can involve mistakes before delivery, during labor, or after birth, as well as errors in routine gynecological procedures, cancer screenings, or reproductive care. Not every poor outcome is malpractice—but preventable errors caused by negligence may give rise to a legal claim.
Common Types of OBGYN Malpractice
OBGYN malpractice can occur at any stage of care.
Throughout Pregnancy Care
Errors may happen during prenatal visits when warning signs of complications are missed, symptoms are dismissed, or essential tests are delayed or not ordered at all.
During Labor & Delivery
Failures in fetal monitoring, delayed emergency decisions, or improper use of delivery tools can quickly escalate into life-altering injuries for both mother and child.
Emergency Response Delays
In obstetric care, minutes matter. Delayed C-sections, slow reaction to fetal distress, or hesitation during complications can result in permanent harm.
Medication & Anesthesia Errors
Incorrect medications, wrong dosages, or anesthesia mistakes during labor or surgery can cause serious maternal or neonatal complications.
Surgical & Post-Delivery Injuries
Negligent surgical techniques, internal injuries, retained surgical materials, or failure to manage post-birth complications may lead to long-term health issues.
Misdiagnosis of Gynecological Conditions
Failure to diagnose or properly treat conditions such as ectopic pregnancy, infections, or gynecological cancers can allow preventable conditions to become life-threatening.
Birth Injuries Caused by OBGYN Negligence
When malpractice occurs during pregnancy or delivery, newborns can suffer serious and permanent injuries.
These may include oxygen deprivation, brain injuries, cerebral palsy, nerve damage, fractured bones, spinal injuries, or developmental delays. In the most severe cases, negligence can result in stillbirth or neonatal death.
Families facing these outcomes often require extensive medical care, therapy, assistive devices, and long-term financial planning.
Maternal Injuries Linked to OBGYN Errors
OBGYN malpractice does not only affect babies—mothers are also at risk.
Maternal injuries may include severe hemorrhage, uterine rupture, organ damage, infections, infertility, surgical complications, anesthesia-related injuries, or untreated postpartum conditions.
These injuries can disrupt physical health, emotional well-being, and future reproductive options.
Who Can Be Held Responsible for OBGYN Malpractice?
Multiple parties may be liable depending on the circumstances of the injury.
This can include obstetricians, gynecologists, nurses, anesthesiologists, hospitals, medical practices, or healthcare systems. In some cases, liability may involve failure to follow hospital protocols, inadequate staffing, or poor communication between providers.
Our attorneys investigate medical records, hospital policies, and provider actions to identify every responsible party.
How OBGYN Malpractice Cases Are Proven?
OBGYN malpractice claims are medically and legally complex.
These cases require detailed review of prenatal records, labor and delivery timelines, fetal monitoring strips, surgical notes, and post-care documentation. Expert medical testimony is often essential to establish how the standard of care was violated and how that failure caused injury.
Mulholland Injury Law works with qualified medical experts to build clear, evidence-based cases.
Compensation Available in OBGYN Malpractice Cases
Victims of OBGYN malpractice may be entitled to compensation that reflects both immediate and long-term harm.
This may include medical expenses, future care costs, rehabilitation, therapy, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of fertility, and loss of enjoyment of life.
In cases involving severe birth injuries or death, additional damages may be available to support lifelong care or surviving family members.
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What to Do If You Suspect OBGYN Malpractice?
If you believe negligent care caused injury, early action is critical.
Seek appropriate medical follow-up, request copies of all medical records, document symptoms and complications, avoid discussing the matter with insurers or hospital representatives, and consult an experienced OBGYN malpractice attorney as soon as possible.
Medical malpractice claims are subject to strict deadlines under Illinois law.
Why Choose Mulholland Injury Law?
OBGYN malpractice cases are deeply personal and emotionally charged. We approach these cases with both legal precision and genuine care for our clients.
Our firm offers experience handling complex medical malpractice claims, access to respected medical experts, thorough case preparation, and trial-ready advocacy.
We focus on securing outcomes that reflect the true impact of medical negligence—not rushed settlements that fall short of future needs.
Consultation With Chicago OBGYN Malpractice Attorneys
If negligent obstetric or gynecological care harmed you or your child, you don’t have to face the legal process alone.
Mulholland Injury Law offers confidential consultations, and there are no fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Contact us today to discuss your situation and explore your legal options.
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Since launching his law practice in 2000, Toby P. Mulholland has been a dedicated advocate for clients suffering serious injuries. He has extensive experience handling a wide range of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death claims, construction accidents, premises liability, dog bite cases, and catastrophic injury litigation.
Toby’s distinguished career is marked by his skill in litigation, participating in numerous trials, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions. His innovative approaches to depositions have consistently resulted in successful outcomes for even the most complex cases. Clients appreciate his ability to navigate high-stakes situations with a creative, results-oriented approach.
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