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While giving birth via Cesarean section is generally very safe, it does significantly weaken the mother’s abdomen and uterus as a result of the incision made and the subsequent scar tissue at the incision site. As a result, women who become pregnant after previously receiving a C-section and attempt to give birth vaginally are at high risk of suffering a uterine rupture and other birth injuries that could cause life-threatening harm both to them and the baby.
Physicians caring for pregnant women who have received C-sections in the past have a responsibility to warn about the risks of vaginal birth after a C-section (VBAC) and of receiving another C-section. Doctors are also required to obtain informed consent from the mother before proceeding with either birth option, and promptly address any complications that arise during the chosen procedure. If your doctor failed to do any of these things and caused you or your baby to suffer serious harm as a result, you should contact a Shelton birth after Cesarean delivery injury lawyer for help seeking civil compensation.
Successfully filing suit over an injury stemming from vaginal birth after a C-section (VBAC) requires proving that one or more physicians involved in the pregnant woman’s care violated the standard of care applicable to them. More specifically, this entails showing that the defendant physician(s) acted in a way that no other equally qualified doctor would have under similar or identical circumstances.
This can be a particularly tricky bar to clear with VBAC injury lawsuits since determining whether a doctor obtained informed consent for a procedure can be a subjective matter. Support from a knowledgeable Shelton VBAC injury attorney can be vital to building a strong and evidence-supported claim involving this kind of malpractice. An experienced attorney can also ensure you comply with the prerequisite conditions placed on malpractice claims by Connecticut state laws, such as the “reasonable inquiry” requirement.
Support from skilled legal counsel can likewise be crucial to recovering fairly for every short-term and long-term form of harm that a preventable VBAC injury results in, including but not limited to:
The experienced Shelton attorneys at Berkowitz Hanna can help demand fair restitution for the losses you suffered after a VBAC injury.
In the past, many obstetricians recommended that mothers who gave birth via C-section during a previous pregnancy attempt to give birth vaginally if they become pregnant again. These days, medical professionals are more aware of the substantial risks associated with vaginal birth after C-section. Despite this, some doctors encourage their patients to attempt VBAC without properly informing them of the risks or giving them sufficient post-partum care.
This kind of negligence can often serve as grounds for civil litigation, but a lawsuit like this can be difficult to pursue alone. Call today to discuss your options with a seasoned Shelton birth after Cesarean delivery injury lawyer. Your initial consultation is completely free.
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