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Forceps Delivery

As little as prospective parents like to think about it, there are several things that can go wrong during their child’s birth. Complications during delivery may cause a physician to consider the use of forceps to safely remove a child from their mother’s womb. While these procedures are not uncommon, they may be associated with a number of adverse health effects for the forceps-delivered child.

If you or your newborn child has suffered because of a doctor’s mistake during a forceps-assisted delivery, you may be able to seek financial compensation through a civil lawsuit. A successful legal action might gain monies for medical bills and other damages as appropriate. Contact the New Jersey birth injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 today to learn more about your legal options.

Complications During Birth

Working with forceps during a delivery can cause injury to both the mother and the child if not appropriately used. The following complications may develop:

  • tears and cuts to the womb or nearby organs
  • infection
  • bone injuries and skull fractures
  • cephalohematoma
  • facial nerve damage
  • hemorrhaging
  • asphyxiating

The costs of treatment and rehabilitation for non-fatal birth injuries caused by forceps can be extensive, and there is no way to measure the impact when a newborn is tragically lost due to medical errors. In either case, it is important for you to be aware of your legal rights in the matter.

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If your family has suffered because of a physician’s negligence during the delivery of your child, don’t let the offense go unresolved. Contact the New Jersey birth injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 today to discuss your claim with a compassionate and experienced lawyer.