{"id":3897,"date":"2026-06-16T21:12:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T21:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/?page_id=3897"},"modified":"2026-06-16T21:37:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T21:37:59","slug":"maternal-death","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/es\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/maternal-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Maternal Death"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3897\" class=\"elementor elementor-3897\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a4ddff4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a4ddff4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;curve&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom_negative&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M500,97C126.7,96.3,0.8,19.8,0,0v100l1000,0V1C1000,19.4,873.3,97.8,500,97z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c508381\" data-id=\"c508381\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca7da3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca7da3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">San Antonio Maternal Death Lawyer<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef1be66 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"ef1be66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0951887 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0951887\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aa4078b\" data-id=\"aa4078b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd4a546 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd4a546\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The wrongful death of a mother during or after pregnancy is nothing short of a tragedy. In many cases, it should never have happened. Texas was recently named the worst state to give birth in, with 80-90% of the deaths in pregnant women being preventable. Additionally,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marchofdimes.org\/peristats\/data?reg=99&amp;top=3&amp;stop=60&amp;lev=1&amp;slev=6&amp;obj=1&amp;cmp=48&amp;sreg=48&amp;creg=48029\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bexar County has consistently received an &#8220;F&#8221; grade for its preterm birth rate<\/strong>.<\/a>\u00a0This is unacceptable.<\/p><p>When hospitals, doctors, midwives, doulas, or other healthcare providers miss warning signs, delay treatment, or don&#8217;t escalate medical care, this is considered medical negligence. Families can file wrongful death lawsuits in these situations.<\/p><p>Our law firm is one of three locally that have multiple attorneys who are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/board-certified\/\">Texas board-certified in personal injury trial law<\/a>. The importance of this can&#8217;t be understated. Board-certification means that your San Antonio maternal death lawyer will have the expertise and willingness to take the case to trial, if needed. This means when we negotiate with insurance companies, they take our demands seriously.<\/p><p>San Antonio maternal-mortality lawyer\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/attorney\/beth-s-janicek\/\">Beth Janicek<\/a>\u00a0has spent over 30 years representing clients in birth injury and medical malpractice lawsuits. She understands the overwhelming grief that comes with the tragic loss of a loved one, makes negligent healthcare providers acknowledge this, and is committed to securing compensation, justice, answers, and accountability.<\/p><p>To schedule a free consultation, call\u00a0<a href=\"tel:2103664949\">210-366-4949<\/a>\u00a0or use our\u00a0<a class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a>. There is\u00a0<strong>no fee unless we win<\/strong>. We have Spanish-speaking attorneys and can arrange home visits.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58c8715 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"58c8715\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-death-lawyer-1200x675.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3899\" alt=\"San Antonio maternal death lawyer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-death-lawyer-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-death-lawyer-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-death-lawyer-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-death-lawyer-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-death-lawyer-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-death-lawyer.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a51f28e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a51f28e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Texas Maternal Mortality Rate &#8211; The Crisis Behind The Numbers<\/h2><p>Maternal mortality refers to the death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of giving birth or miscarriage. This can occur from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or management, but it excludes all accidental or incidental causes. This rate is used to measure the healthcare system&#8217;s quality and identify systemic issues.<\/p><p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonwealthfund.org\/publications\/issue-briefs\/2024\/jun\/insights-us-maternal-mortality-crisis-international-comparison\">U.S. has one of the highest maternal mortality rates<\/a>\u00a0among other developed nations, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usccr.gov\/news\/2025\/texas-advisory-committee-releases-report-maternal-mortality\">Texas has one of the highest rates among the states<\/a>\u00a0in recent years, with a\u00a0<strong>~33% rise in maternal mortality, post-abortion ban<\/strong>. The rate is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thegepi.org\/maternal-mortality-abortion-bans\/\">155% higher than California&#8217;s<\/a>.<\/p><p>The most recent Maternal Mortality Rate Report for reviewed medical records indicated that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/txchildren.org\/tx-maternal-mortality-report-calls-for-access-to-doulas-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>90% of Texas maternal deaths were preventable<\/strong><\/a><strong>. This means 90% of families can take legal action for medical negligence.<\/strong><\/p><p>A 2025\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usccr.gov\/files\/2025-09\/tx-sac-report-on-maternal-mortality.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas Advisory Committee report<\/a>\u00a0confirmed the state continues to be among the worst for maternal outcomes. It also identified a critical gap: the committee skipped comprehensive reviews for recent years. This means\u00a0<strong>maternal deaths from 2022-2023 are still not completely documented in Texas<\/strong>.<\/p><table><colgroup><col \/><col \/><col \/><col \/><\/colgroup><tbody><tr><th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Year<\/p><\/th><th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Black Women<\/p><\/th><th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>White Women<\/p><\/th><th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Hispanic Women<\/p><\/th><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>2024*<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>55.7<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>29.4<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>24.3<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>2023<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>55.0<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>29.0<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>24.0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>2022<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>56.4<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>29.1<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>24.1<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>2021<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>72.0<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>30.5<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>22.8<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>2020<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>39.0<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>16.1<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>22.2<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>2019<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>27.9<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>18.8<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>13.4<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>2018<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>43.1<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>16.5<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>13.5<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>2017<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>52.0<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>20.0<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>13.0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>2016<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>50.0<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>18.0<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>12.0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>2015<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>65.0<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>26.0<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>14.0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>2014<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>68.0<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>28.0<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>16.0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>2013<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>47.6<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>20.3<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>10.8<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>The racial disparities in the Texas maternal mortality rates are more concerning when you can see the trends:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fccdae elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7fccdae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Texas-Maternal-Mortality-Rate.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3901\" alt=\"Texas Maternal Mortality Rate\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Texas-Maternal-Mortality-Rate.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Texas-Maternal-Mortality-Rate-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Texas-Maternal-Mortality-Rate-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Texas-Maternal-Mortality-Rate-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Texas-Maternal-Mortality-Rate-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Texas-Maternal-Mortality-Rate-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cdc0d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3cdc0d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texaswhc.org\/activities\/black-maternal-health-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Black women in Texas die from pregnancy at 2.6 times the rate of white women<\/strong><\/a>. Discrimination is a contributing factor in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.texastribune.org\/2022\/12\/17\/texas-maternal-mortality-black-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">~12% of all these deaths.\u00a0<\/a>A black woman with a college education faces a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonwealthfund.org\/publications\/issue-brief-report\/2020\/dec\/maternal-mortality-united-states-primer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">60% greater risk of maternal death than a white or Hispanic woman<\/a>\u00a0with less than a high school education.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usccr.gov\/files\/2025-09\/tx-sac-report-on-maternal-mortality.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Infection contributes to 43% of maternal deaths in Texas Hispanic women.<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texastribune.org\/2022\/12\/15\/texas-maternal-mortality-report-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The leading cause of maternal death in Texas is obstetric hemorrhage<\/a>, which is widely considered a result of medical negligence.<\/li><\/ul><p>When so many tragedies could have been prevented, the question isn&#8217;t whether something is wrong; it&#8217;s who can be held accountable. Our San Antonio maternal death attorneys investigate every angle and help families identify their legal options to seek compensation and justice.<\/p><h2>Common Causes of Maternal Mortality in Bexar County<\/h2><p>The most common causes of maternal death in Bexar County include the following:<\/p><table><colgroup><col \/><col \/><col \/><\/colgroup><tbody><tr><th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Cause of Maternal Death<\/p><\/th><th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>How Medical Negligence Contributes<\/p><\/th><th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Warning Signs That Were Missed or Ignored<\/p><\/th><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Postpartum hemorrhage<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>The leading cause of maternal mortality in Texas. Failure to monitor blood loss, recognize hemorrhage risk factors, or intervene surgically in time<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Reports of heavy bleeding<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/birth-injury\/preeclampsia-during-pregnancy\/\"><strong>Undiagnosed preeclampsia and eclampsia complications<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Failure to diagnose high blood pressure, order tests, or transfer pregnant women to a high-risk specialist. Eclampsia can lead to seizures, strokes, or organ failure.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Headaches, vision changes, swelling, and increased pressure readings<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Pregnancy and postpartum infections and sepsis<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Results from medical professionals&#8217; failure to diagnose and treat infections like UTI, kidney infection, pneumonia, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/birth-injury\/chorioamnionitis\/\">chorioamnionitis during pregnancy, labor, delivery, miscarriage<\/a>, or other pregnancy-related complications. Nre can lead to retained tissue, uterine, perineal wound, and C-section infections. Both are serious complications that progress to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/sepsis\/\">sepsis when untreated<\/a>.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Fever, chills, burning while urinating, stomach or back pain, discharge odor, confusion, elevated heart rate, heavy bleeding, redness or drainage, and weakness<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Placental abruption<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Premature separation of the placenta, not promptly identified or treated, delays emergency delivery<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, and uterine rigidity that aren&#8217;t escalated<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Delayed C-section and surgery complications<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Delay in delivering when emergency signs show the mother needs immediate surgical intervention.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Severe bleeding, abdominal pain, placental abruption, uterine rupture, maternal distress, or negligent response to abnormal monitoring<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Blood clots and pulmonary embolism<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Failure to assess DVT risk, prescribe anticoagulant prophylaxis, or recognize signs of a blood clot in postpartum care.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Leg pain, swelling, shortness of breath<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/birth-injury\/maternal-birth-injury\/placenta-accreta\/\"><strong>Placenta accreta, increta, and percreta<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Healthcare providers failing to recognize risk factors, like prior c-sections, uterine surgery or scarring, placenta previa, multiple prior pregnancies, advanced maternal age, IVF, and endometrial ablation, or prepare for high-risk or pre-existing conditions.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Symptoms include third-trimester bleeding, bladder or pelvic pain, or blood in the urine.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Amniotic fluid enters the mother&#8217;s bloodstream, triggering a reaction that can result in fatal cardiovascular conditions and postpartum hemorrhage. Immediate resuscitation is necessary.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Survival depends entirely on timely intervention.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Ectopic pregnancy<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Occurs when healthcare providers miss a pregnancy implanted outside the uterus before a rupture. Ectopic pregnancy hemorrhage is nearly always survivable with a timely diagnosis.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Shoulder or pelvic pain, rising hCG with an empty uterus, or vaginal bleeding<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/blog\/san-antonio-disseminated-intravascular-coagulation-dic-claim-san-antonio\/\"><strong>Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Delayed diagnosis or treatment of placental abruption, severe hemorrhage, eclampsia, sepsis, or retained placental tissue.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Severe bleeding, oozing from IV\/incision sites, bruising, falling blood pressure, rapid heart rate, weakness, confusion, and more.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Uterine rupture<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Failure to monitor labor progression, excessive use of labor-inducing drugs, or not performing a timely C-section in VBAC patients.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Severe pain, shock or collapse, heavy bleeding, loss of blood pressure, signs of distress in the mother<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/birth-injury\/hellp-syndrome\/\"><strong>HELLP syndrome<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>A life-threatening complication involving liver damage and platelet destruction. HELLP is often misdiagnosed as flu, heartburn, and anxiety.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Nausea, upper right stomach pain, and overall &#8220;not feeling well.&#8221;<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Postpartum depression (PPD) and suicide<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texastribune.org\/2022\/12\/15\/texas-maternal-mortality-report-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">~27% of maternal deaths in Texas<\/a>\u00a0are due to suicide and homicide. When healthcare providers don&#8217;t screen for or treat postpartum depression, psychosis, or anxiety, they can be held responsible.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Expressed distress, hopelessness, mood changes, or concerning behavior were ignored during postpartum care, with no mental health referral made<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Peripartum cardiomyopathy<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>A form of heart failure developing late in pregnancy or after birth. Peripartum cardiomyopathy is often mistaken as &#8220;part of being a &#8220;new mother.&#8221;<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Shortness of breath, swelling in the legs, fatigue, chest discomfort, and palpitations<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Gestational diabetes complications<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Uncontrolled blood sugar leading to macrosomia, eclampsia, or cardiovascular events<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Missed screening or failure to manage after diagnosis<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/anesthesia-injury\/epidural-malpractice\/\"><strong>Epidural errors<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0and other\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/anesthesia-injury\/\"><strong>anesthesia errors<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Oxygen deprivation during epidural or general anesthesia. Medication errors in dosage, intubation failure, or not monitoring oxygen levels.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Loss of consciousness, respiratory depression, or cardiac changes during or after anesthesia administration<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>If a loved one&#8217;s death resulted from one of these events, a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/birth-injury\/maternal-birth-injury\/\">San Antonio maternal injury attorney<\/a>\u00a0can help your family file a medical malpractice lawsuit for wrongful death. To learn more, contact our attorneys to discuss your legal options.<\/p><h2>Common Causes of Pregnancy-Related Deaths in Bexar County<\/h2><p>Our San Antonio pregnancy-related death lawyers help seek justice and compensation for fatal pregnancy complications, such as the following:<\/p><table><colgroup><col \/><col \/><col \/><\/colgroup><tbody><tr><th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Pregnancy-related complication<\/p><\/th><th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>What Is The Pregnancy Complication?<\/p><\/th><th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Trimester it occurs in<\/p><\/th><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Ectopic pregnancy<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>A pregnancy implanted outside the uterus that stops growing, doesn&#8217;t pass on its own, and causes infection, DIC, sepsis, and death. Some grow and rupture, causing death.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>1<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Cardiovascular conditions<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Heart disease, peripartum cardiomyopathy, and undiagnosed medical conditions, where the physical demands of being pregnant kill the mother.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Any<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Dangerously high blood pressure that can escalate to strokes, brain, kidney, or liver damage before childbirth.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>2 (after 20 weeks)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Stroke<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Bleeding in or around the brain is triggered by high blood pressure, blood clot disorders, or cerebral venous thrombosis.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Any<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Blood clots and pulmonary embolism<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>A clot (typically in the lungs) that cuts off blood flow and oxygen. Risk rises with each trimester.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Any<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Sepsis during pregnancy<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Bacterial infection from a urinary tract infection, appendicitis, or chorioamnionitis that escalates to septic shock before childbirth.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Any<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Placenta previa hemorrhage<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Abnormal placental positioning that causes severe bleeding before childbirth.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>3<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Gestational diabetes complications<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Unmanaged blood sugar causes cardiovascular events, severe preeclampsia, or organ failure before childbirth.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>2 or 3<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Trauma and injury<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Vehicle accidents, falls, and domestic violence are all common causes of death in pregnant women.<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Any<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Our San Antonio maternal death lawyer team helps families seek justice and financial compensation for the wrongful death of pregnant women throughout Bexar County. If you lost a loved one before, during, or shortly after childbirth, an attorney can provide experienced\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/\">legal representation for medical malpractice cases in San Antonio<\/a>. If you need dedicated assistance, consult an attorney who can explain the legal process.<\/p><h2>Why Bexar County Maternal Death Rates are Higher in Underserved Communities<\/h2><p>In Bexar County, income, zip code, and racial disparities are documented predictors of severe complications and maternal mortality rates.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityhealth.com\/-\/media\/Files\/About-Us\/Community-Health-Needs-Assessment\/Community-Health-Needs-Implementation-Strategy-2026.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Unequal access to prenatal care in Bexar County<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/p><p>In 2023, first-trimester prenatal care declined from 75% in 2019 to 60%. Geographical, age, ethnicity, and racial disparities persist across every metric. Bexar County patients in the highest-access areas are 1.7x more likely to receive first-trimester prenatal care than those in the lowest-served.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/sanantonioreport.org\/black-san-antonio-mothers-women-births-high-maternal-mortality-rates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Racial disparities during pregnancy in Bexar County:<\/strong><\/a><\/p><table><colgroup><col \/><col \/><col \/><\/colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Pregnant Black Women<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Pregnant White Women<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Early prenatal care<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>73%<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>84%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Early childbirth<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>15%<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>11%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Underweight babies<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>14%<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>8%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>A 2024 report outlined that pregnant black women in San Antonio:<\/p><ul><li>20% received less pain management,<\/li><li>30% reported being mistreated, and<\/li><li>21% received inadequate prenatal care.<\/li><\/ul><p>Additionally, Hispanic and black women in Bexar County were less likely to have access to postpartum care.<\/p><p><strong>Your race should never determine your quality of medical care.<\/strong>\u00a0Our San Antonio maternal death lawyers can help families seek justice and compensation. For decades, our medical malpractice lawyers have fought for accountability on behalf of black and Hispanic communities, including the following areas:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/birth-injury\/laredo\/\">Laredo birth injuries<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/birth-injury\/harlingen\/\">Harlingen birth injuries<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/birth-injury\/mcallen\/\">McAllen birth injuries<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Higher risk for pregnant women in lower-income areas:<\/strong><\/p><p>62.5% of women living in high-earning zip codes are referred to a hospital by a physician, compared to 26% of those living in lower-earning ZIP codes, like 78255. This reflects a near-complete absence of an established doctor-patient relationship.<\/p><p><strong>Lack of medical care in specific areas:<\/strong><\/p><p>Adjacent counties, like Bandera County, Atascosa County, and Wilson County, are classified as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marchofdimes.org\/maternity-care-deserts-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maternity care deserts<\/a>. Additionally, patients in Frio and Karnes counties have to drive over 30 minutes to reach obstetric care in obstetric emergencies.<\/p><p>When OBGYNs fail to account for travel time, our San Antonio maternal death lawyers can help your family pursue a wrongful death claim. Our medical malpractice lawyers have provided legal representation for numerous<a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/birth-injury\/cibolo-birth-injury\/\">\u00a0birth injuries in Cibolo, TX<\/a>, for this very reason.<\/p><p><strong>Failure to address symptoms leading to the deaths of pregnant women in San Antonio:<\/strong><\/p><p>Women, in general, aren&#8217;t taken seriously in Bexar County healthcare settings. Being ignored can turn a serious medical condition into a fatality. If a physician dismissed symptoms, this isn&#8217;t just a medical error; it&#8217;s medical negligence you can sue for.<\/p><p>A mother&#8217;s race, paycheck, or language should never decide whether she lives, but it often does. Our San Antonio maternal death lawyer team represents clients throughout Bexar County and surrounding areas. If your loved one&#8217;s concerns were dismissed, ignored, or minimized, you hold them responsible through a wrongful death claim.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72971da elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"72971da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-death-attorney.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3898\" alt=\"San Antonio maternal death attorney\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-death-attorney.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-death-attorney-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-death-attorney-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-death-attorney-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-death-attorney-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-death-attorney-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b30afe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b30afe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim for Maternal Death in Texas<\/h2><p>Under the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CP\/htm\/CP.71.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas Wrongful Death Act<\/a>, specific surviving family members can pursue maternal death claims:<\/p><table><colgroup><col \/><col \/><\/colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Eligible Filer<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>What They Can Recover<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Spouse<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Lost income and financial support, lost companionship, mental anguish, loss of household services<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Children<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Lost parental support, guidance, care, and emotional companionship<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Parents of the deceased<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Mental anguish and loss of companionship<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Estate (through Survival Action)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, conscious pain and suffering before death<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>If eligible surviving family members take legal action within 3 months, the estate&#8217;s personal representative can file a survival action.<\/p><p>If your loved one died from pregnancy or childbirth complications, contact a San Antonio maternal death lawyer to determine who can pursue a wrongful death claim.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-wrongful-death-lawyer\/\">Legal representation for wrongful death in San Antonio<\/a>\u00a0ensures victims recover the maximum compensation available under Texas law.<\/p><h2>Seeking Justice for Maternal Death in San Antonio &#8211; Financial Compensation Available After Fatal Pregnancies and Birth Injuries<\/h2><p>Our San Antonio maternal death lawyers negotiate tirelessly for fair compensation. If the settlement offer doesn&#8217;t compensate for the following, we take the case to court:<\/p><table><colgroup><col \/><col \/><\/colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Damage Type<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>What It Covers<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Medical expenses<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>All pregnancy, labor, and postpartum medical expenses related to the mother&#8217;s death<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Funeral and burial costs<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>All reasonable burial costs and funeral expenses incurred<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Lost financial support<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Lost income the mother would have earned and contributed<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Lost household services<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>The economic value of caregiving, household management, and unpaid labor<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Mental anguish<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Emotional and psychological suffering of spouses, children, and parents<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Loss of companionship and consortium<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>The relationship and presence that the family lost<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Pre-death pain and suffering<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>What the mother experienced before her death (through Survival Actions)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Punitive damages<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Available when the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CP\/htm\/CP.41.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">defendant acted with gross negligence<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/blog\/how-texas-damages-caps-can-affect-your-personal-injury-case\/\"><strong>Texas medical malpractice damage caps<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases are capped at\u00a0<strong>$250,000 per provider<\/strong>\u00a0and up to\u00a0<strong>$500,000 against multiple healthcare institutions<\/strong>. There is no cap for economic damages, like medical expenses, lost wages, or lifetime support.<\/p><p>We provide legal assistance for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/birth-injury\/\">San Antonio birth injury<\/a>\u00a0and survival actions in the aftermath of a mother&#8217;s or pregnant woman&#8217;s death. For compassionate support and skilled legal representation, consult a San Antonio maternal death lawyer from our firm.<\/p><h2>The San Antonio Maternal Death Lawsuit Process<\/h2><table><colgroup><col \/><col \/><\/colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Step<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>What Happens<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Free evaluation<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>A San Antonio maternal death lawyer reviews medical records and circumstances at no cost<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Records collection<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Our legal team collects medical records, including: hospital, prenatal, labor and delivery, emergency room, clinic, and postpartum records<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Medical expert review<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>We hire the best medical experts, including obstetricians, MFM specialists, emergency room staff, or anesthesiologists, to substantiate the case.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Filing wrongful death lawsuits<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>We file in Bexar County District Court within Texas&#8217;s 2-year deadline (<a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CP\/htm\/CP.16.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tex. Civ. Prac. &amp; Rem. Code \u00a7 16.003<\/a>)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>120-day expert report<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Your San Antonio maternal death attorney submits the required expert report within 120 days of filing.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Discovery and depositions<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Records, witness statements, and expert testimony are exchanged between parties.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Settlement or trial<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>In most cases, we&#8217;re able to effectively negotiate with insurance companies for substantial settlements. If they refuse to offer fair compensation, we&#8217;ll litigate the case.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2>Potential Healthcare Providers and Hospitals Responsible for Maternal Deaths in San Antonio<\/h2><p>Our maternal death attorneys help\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/hospital-negligence\/\">victims of San Antonio hospital negligence<\/a>\u00a0throughout Bexar County. We provide dedicated assistance throughout the legal process for claims against:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityhealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University Health Women&#8217;s &amp; Children&#8217;s Hospital<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sahealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Methodist Healthcare System<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baptisthealthsystem.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baptist Health System<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.christushealth.org\/santa-rosa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christus Santa Rosa<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bamc.tricare.mil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brooke Army Medical Center<\/a>\u00a0(specific requirements for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/va-medical-malpractice\/\">FTCA claims in San Antonio<\/a>)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sahealth.com\/locations\/methodist-hospital-stone-oak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HCA Methodist Stone Oak \/ Texsan \/ Northeast<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7d6e67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f7d6e67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-mortality-lawyer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3900\" alt=\"San Antonio maternal mortality lawyer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-mortality-lawyer.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-mortality-lawyer-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-mortality-lawyer-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-mortality-lawyer-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-mortality-lawyer-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/San-Antonio-maternal-mortality-lawyer-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a5ba49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a5ba49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>San Antonio Maternal Death Attorney Team Serving Bexar County and Surrounding Areas<\/h2><p>Our San Antonio maternal death lawyer team provides legal representation and compassionate support for all of San Antonio and surrounding areas, including North Side, South Side, East Side, West Side, Downtown, Medical Center, Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, and Alamo Ranch.<\/p><table><colgroup> <col \/> <col \/><\/colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Area<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Areas our San Antonio Maternal Death Attorneys Serve<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>North \/ Hill Country<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Boerne, Bulverde, Helotes, Leon Springs, Fair Oaks Ranch, Spring Branch, Timberwood Park<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Northeast San Antonio<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Schertz, Selma, and Garden Ridge<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>I-35 Corridor<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/birth-injury\/converse-birth-injury\/\">Converse OBGYN claims<\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/birth-injury\/universal-city-birth-injury\/\">Universal City OBGYN claims<\/a>, and\u00a0<a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/birth-injury\/live-oak-birth-injury\/\">Live Oak OBGYN claims<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Underserved South \/ Southwest Bexar<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Pleasanton, Floresville, Atascosa, Lytle, Devine, and Castroville<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Austin \/ Central Texas Corridor<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/kyle-medical-malpractice\/birth-injury\/\">Kyle OBGYN claims<\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-marcos-medical-malpractice\/birth-injury\/\">San Marcos OBGYN claims<\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/seguin-medical-malpractice\/birth-injury\/\">Seguin OBGYN claims<\/a>, and\u00a0<a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/new-braunfels-medical-malpractice\/birth-injury\/\">New Braunfels OBGYN claims<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>South Texas \/ Rio Grande Valley<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Laredo, Harlingen, and McAllen cases<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Rural Surrounding Counties<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Atascosa County, Wilson County, Karnes County, Frio County, Medina County, and Guadalupe County<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p><strong>Hill Country Extended<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Bandera, Blanco, Boerne, Comfort, Fredericksburg, Junction,\u00a0<a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/birth-injury\/kerrville-birth-injury-lawyer\/\">Kerrville OBGYN malpractice claims<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2>San Antonio Maternal Death Law Firm FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b085f2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"b085f2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1851\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1851\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How long do I have to file a maternal death lawsuit in Texas?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1851\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1851\"><p>Under Texas law\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CP\/htm\/CP.16.htm\">\u00a7 16.003<\/a>, you generally have two years from the date of death. You must also include an expert report within 120 days for medical malpractice. Exceptions include:<\/p><ul><li>Child claimants have until two years after their 18th birthday to to take legal action.<\/li><li>If you&#8217;re suing federal facilities, like BAMC, the statute of limitations is still two years but has much more stringent requirements. If a federal agency denies an administrative claim or if 6 months pass without a decision, you have 6 months to file in federal court.<\/li><\/ul><p>Consult a maternal mortality attorney immediately.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1852\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1852\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can you sue for postpartum hemorrhage in Texas?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1852\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1852\"><p>Yes, if the hemorrhage was caused or worsened by negligent care, such as untimely care, missed warning signs, poor monitoring, or anything that fell below the accepted standard of care.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1853\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1853\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Who is liable when someone commits suicide from postpartum depression?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1853\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1853\"><p>Potentially responsible parties can include OBGYN, hospital, or other providers who didn&#8217;t screen, diagnose, or address serious signs of PPD. Responsibility depends on the specific circumstances and whether a provider&#8217;s negligence contributed.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1854\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1854\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How does heart disease affect pregnancy, and do I have a claim for wrongful death?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1854\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1854\"><p>Cardiac disease or pregnancy-related cardiomyopathy is a life-threatening complication. If a physician doesn&#8217;t respond appropriately to warning signs and that failure results in a fatality, you may have a valid claim.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1855\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1855\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What causes sepsis in pregnancy, and when to hire an attorney?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1855\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1855\"><p>Pregnancy-related sepsis can develop from untreated infections, C-section or delivery wounds, retained tissue, infected amniotic fluid, UTIs, or other serious medical conditions that go untreated. Sepsis is never a pre-existing condition, so you should contact a maternal mortality attorney immediately.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1856\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1856\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How do I know if my loved one's death was preventable?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1856\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1856\"><p>80-90% of maternal mortality cases in Texas are classified as preventable. If a healthcare professional ignored chest pain, serious bleeding, or other signals, if they failed to perform surgery quickly, if there were anesthesia complications, or if the patient was discharged quickly, your loved one&#8217;s passing was likely the result of medical negligence. Our maternal mortality attorneys obtain medical records and hire qualified experts to substantiate cases for free.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1857\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1857\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I sue if my loved one was on Medicaid or uninsured?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1857\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1857\"><p>Yes, you can sue regardless of insurance status. Hospitals and providers owe the same standard of care regardless of payment types. Our maternal death attorneys in San Antonio represent low-income and uninsured patients after preventable deaths.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1858\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1858\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What if a loved one died at a base or VA hospital?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1858\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1858\"><p>Maternal deaths at BAMC, Wilford Hall, or other military facilities fall under the Federal Tort Claims Act. FTCA claims have separate requirements and much stricter statute of limitations periods. Our firm handles FTCA maternal death cases for military families and dependents.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1859\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1859\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How much does a San Antonio maternal death lawyer cost?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1859\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1859\"><p>Nothing up front. Our maternal death lawyers in San Antonio work on a contingency fee basis. This means you don&#8217;t pay anything unless we recover financial compensation.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbbac78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bbbac78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Contact a San Antonio Maternal Mortality Lawyer For a Free Consultation<\/h2><p>If you&#8217;re facing the devastating loss of a wife, partner, or child, a San Antonio maternal mortality attorney from our law firm can answer your questions and support you through the legal process of seeking justice and compensation. Clients don&#8217;t pay anything unless we win their cases. Our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/san-antonio-personal-injury-lawyer\/\">personal injury law firm in San Antonio, TX<\/a>, has Spanish-speaking attorneys on staff, and we can arrange home visits.<\/p><p><strong>Call\u00a0<a href=\"tel:2103664949\">210-366-4949<\/a> or use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a> to schedule a free consultation.<\/strong><br \/><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How long do I have to file a maternal death lawsuit in Texas?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Under Texas law, families generally have two years from the date of death to file a maternal death lawsuit. Medical malpractice claims also require an expert report within 120 days of filing suit. 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