If Medical Negligence Leads to a Hysterectomy, Can I Sue?

 Posted on February 20, 2025 in Maternal Injuries

Sometimes, mistakes can be corrected. Medical errors are often more serious, but some of those can be remedied with proper treatment. A hysterectomy prevents a woman from ever giving birth to more children, and it is irreversible. While some hysterectomies are medically necessary through no fault of your physician, others result from medical negligence.

Along with the expenses and physical pain from this surgical procedure, patients can also suffer emotionally. Your eligible damages will probably be quite high, but that does not mean you will receive everything you are entitled to from the insurer. When you choose one of our dedicated Cook County, IL maternal injury lawyers, we will fight on your behalf to recover the maximum amount of available compensation.

When Might a Hysterectomy Be Indicated?

Many conditions that do not involve medical negligence can indicate the need for a woman’s uterus to be removed through a surgical or laparoscopic hysterectomy. Ovaries and the cervix are often removed, as well. For example, endometriosis, cancer, fibroid tumors, uterine prolapse, and chronic pain or bleeding sometimes require a partial or full hysterectomy. However, providers can also make medical errors that make an unwanted hysterectomy necessary. These negligent errors include:

• A misdiagnosis of a condition that would not have required a hysterectomy

• A delayed diagnosis, leaving no option but to remove the uterus

• Opting for a hysterectomy without trying other forms of treatment

• C-section and other surgical errors

• Pregnancy and delivery errors that cause uterine rupture

• Undiagnosed or improperly treated infections

If you had a hysterectomy because of a medical provider’s negligence, call our office. We can investigate your case and confirm your eligibility to file a medical malpractice claim.

What Damages Could Be Available for an Avoidable Hysterectomy?

A hysterectomy is expensive, and most women who undergo this surgery need several weeks to recover before returning to work. Other kinds of medical treatment may also be needed. You may need to pay a caregiver to help you with your daily needs. Economic damages should cover the financial losses you are facing as a direct result of medical negligence.

The emotional impact of an unwanted hysterectomy can be arguably worse than the financial burden for some. Whether you plan to have children or not, having that option taken away because of someone else’s carelessness can lead to severe depression and other kinds of pain and suffering. Non-economic damages, while unable to undo the harm, are meant to compensate you for your emotional and mental struggles.

Everyone’s damages are unique, so we cannot say for certain what yours could include before thoroughly evaluating your case. We can tell you that our focus is on helping you secure the maximum amount you deserve while holding the negligent medical provider accountable for the harm you suffered.

Contact a Trusted Chicago, IL Maternal Injuries Attorney

When medical providers harm rather than help because of negligent errors, you need a determined Cook County, IL medical malpractice lawyer from Birth Injury Law Alliance, Ltd. on your side. Your initial consultation is free, so contact us online or call 312-462-4200 to schedule.