Understanding Wrongful Pregnancy in Colorado
Whether you are exploring the option of having a child or you are seeking to ensure that you do not get pregnant, you are entitled to medical advice and treatment consistent with a professional standard of care. Failure to meet this standard of care constitutes medical malpractice, and doctors, hospitals and other medical providers can all be held liable for mistakes resulting in undesirable and unplanned pregnancies.
There are countless reasons why women and couples may choose not to have a child, and the following can all potentially support a claim for wrongful pregnancy in Colorado:
- Lack of financial resources to raise a child
- Personal preference
- Risks associated with the mother’s age, health or medical condition
- Risk of genetic or congenital diseases or birth defects
If you chose not to get pregnant – or if you would not have gotten pregnant had your doctor informed you of the potential risks for you or your child – the following medical mistakes could entitle you to financial compensation:
- Failure to properly perform a sterilization procedure
- Failure to order necessary tests or screening to determine the risks of pregnancy or childbirth
- Failure to adequately explain the risks of pregnancy or childbirth
