Modern medical professionals have access to various tools that, if used properly, can assist in helping with difficult childbirths without needing to resort to surgical measures like C-sections. However, if these tools are not used correctly, they can cause serious and even life-altering trauma to a newborn baby.
If improper use of forceps by a doctor assisting you with childbirth led to your child suffering a preventable birth injury, you should reach out to a Connecticut forceps injury lawyer as soon as possible. Seeking compensation on your child’s behalf will be vital to preserving their long-term best interests. The support of a compassionate birth injury attorney from Berkowitz and Hanna LLC will likewise be key to maximizing the restitution you can receive.
Whether they are assisting with childbirth or treating a patient, medical professionals in Connecticut are expected to adhere to the same “standard of care” that any other equally capable physician would provide under the same circumstances. In practice, this does not mean doctors are automatically liable for every negative treatment outcome a patient of theirs experiences but that doctors may be liable for easily preventable injuries to patients that stem directly from their own professional misconduct.
In the context of forceps usage during childbirth, legally actionable negligence could be anything from a doctor mishandling forceps and causing skull deformation in a newborn baby, to a doctor trying to use forceps to assist with childbirth instead of ordering a C-section. A Connecticut forceps malpractice attorney can examine the circumstances leading up to a particular injury and offer guidance about possible legal action.
No amount of money can completely erase the negative effects that a forceps injury during childbirth can have on a newborn baby’s life. However, civil restitution can significantly mitigate specific forms of harm that an injury of this nature will result in by reimbursing the child—and, in some cases, their parent(s) or guardian(s)—for damages like:
Once again, a forceps injury lawyer in Connecticut can provide more specific advice about what losses could be factored into a particular lawsuit or settlement demand.
Misuse of forceps is among the more common causes of birth injuries in Connecticut and across the United States. Unfortunately, just because this type of birth injury has happened before does not mean it is easy—legally or emotionally—to file suit over.
Support from a knowledgeable Connecticut forceps injury lawyer can be essential to understanding and effectively enforcing your rights under state civil law. Call today to learn what Berkowitz and Hanna LLC can do for you.
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