Local Law Firms Home > Medical Malpractice > Cerebral / Erb's Palsy > Vacuum Extraction Injury > Birth Injuries Having a baby should be a happy moment. On the other hand, occasionally there are things that go wrong during the delivery process. In certain scenarios, it is a medical professionals negligence that led to a birth injury during the process. Perhaps it was due to negligent prenatal care, or even something that was done in the moments just before delivery. Other times, it is a careless act that is committed during the delivery process.
The use of vacuum extractors often result in brain damage when used incorrectly, and families of babies that were delivered this way need to pay attention for possible signs of seizures and slow development of motor skills following a vacuum extraction birth. These injuries need immediate medical care and treatment, and they can possibly affect the child for the remainder of their lifetime. If a negligent doctor has caused your baby’s injury after using a vacuum extraction device, you may be able to recover damages to cover your child’s pain and suffering, loss of quality of life, medical bills and much more. Did you know? |