The birth of your child should be a joyful experience, but it is not free of concerns. Complications can arise during labor that can turn a happy occasion into a tragic one. If medical negligence involving forceps or vacuum extraction caused harm to you or your child, you can seek justice with our Fort Washington lawyers from Friedman Schuman Layser.
Taking cases across Pennsylvania, our dedicated birth injury attorneys will fight for financial compensation through a medical malpractice lawsuit on behalf of you and your baby. You can reach out to us today and learn more about how the process works.
Forceps are surgical instruments that resemble tongs, and they can help guide a baby through the birth canal when labor is difficult and the child needs assistance. If the baby is in distress, is not in the correct position, or labor is not progressing, forceps are used to assist vaginal delivery. Healthcare providers using forceps must have proper training and knowledge, and they must follow a standard of care expected among those handling such a procedure. If they fail to do so and cause harm as a result, our forceps injury attorneys in Fort Washington can help hold them accountable.
Forceps can cause serious injuries if not used with skill and precision, such as:
Our team can investigate the facts, determine liability, and seek damages from anyone responsible.
Vacuum extraction, also known as vacuum-assisted delivery, is used when labor stalls and the baby needs help. In this process, a doctor uses a small suction device on the baby’s head to help pull the infant through the birth canal. Often, vacuum extraction will be used when the vital signs of mother and child indicate distress and it is necessary to accelerate the baby’s progress.
Vacuum extraction is used in a small percentage of births, and is generally safe. However, it can lead to serious birth injuries if a doctor uses it in a negligent manner. If you have a newborn that has suffered harm due to this procedure, you should contact our vacuum extraction injury attorneys in Fort Washington for help.
Vacuum extraction requires skill and expertise from those administering the procedure. At times, complications are unavoidable despite a provider’s best efforts, but in some cases, providers fail to uphold standards, and this medical negligence leads to serious harm. Some of the more common complications seen in vacuum-assisted delivery include:
Injuries caused by improper use of vacuum extraction devices can be severe, possibly carrying life-long consequences. Doctors must know when it is appropriate to use vacuum extraction and when to avoid the procedure. After starting the procedure, medical professionals must use great caution.
Childbirth is one of life’s most special occasions. When complications happen during childbirth, the experience can turn traumatic for the mother and/or child. If medical negligence during forceps or vacuum extraction leads to complications during labor, our experienced lawyer in Fort Washington can seek compensation for any harm you experienced or are expected to experience. Let Friedman Schuman Layser support you in this difficult time: call our legal team today to learn how we can help you.
