Can forceps cause damage?

Can forceps cause damage?

Call Our Law Firm For A Free Review: (412) 672-5444

Yes, forceps can cause damage during delivery. If used improperly by a doctor or healthcare professional, forceps can cause bruising, nerve damage, and other injuries.

Can forceps cause damage? Call Pribanic & Pribanic birth forceps injury lawyers Jeffrey Pribanic, Ernest Pribanic and Victor Pribanic (left to right) today for a free legal consultation (412) 672-5444.Forceps are medical instruments designed to assist in vaginal delivery of a baby. When used improperly, forceps can cause harm to both the mother and the baby, with potential lifelong consequences from resulting injuries. Because of this, it's crucial that healthcare providers carefully assess the circumstances when deciding whether to use forceps during delivery. Types of injury can include bruising, cuts, bleeding in the skull, or facial nerve damage. More severe injuries like skull fractures can also occur, although these cases are rare. Additionally, if forceps are used in situations situations where they are not appropriate or if the conditions are not suitable for forceps delivery, they may not be effective in assisting the delivery process. This can lead to prolonged labor, increasing the risk of fetal distress, exhaustion of the mother and other complications. If you or your child have been the victim of a forceps injury, contact a forceps injury lawyer at our Pittsburgh law firm today who can review your case and help you understand your legal options.

"If you have questions about forceps injuries, call our lawyers for help: (412) 672-5444"

What Our Clients Say About Pribanic & Pribanic

Testimonials

"They work for you because you are a person not just another case." ~ Megann

Ernest and Victor Pribanic, fought for her and enabled her to move forward and build a “new life.” For that we will be ever so thankful. Lawyers fight for justice, they did much more than that, they gave us hope.

~ Carrie White

Jeffrey is very professional and he was always there for me when I had any concerns. My injury is going to be with me for life. We settled and Jeffrey got me a very large settlement. Hire Jeffrey!

★★★★★

Client Review, Pennsylvania

Meet Our Featured Forceps Injury Attorney TeamJEFFREY A. PRIBANICVICTOR H. PRIBANICERNEST J. PRIBANICOur Team Forceps Injury Lawyers have helped victims since 1982. Our Team of Forceps Injury Lawyers have helped victims since 1982. Can Your Law Firm Take My Case?

To find out if Pribanic & Pribanic can answer your questions about a case involving forceps injury contact our firm by text, phone, or email for a free consultation.

"What should I do if I experience health problems?"

First, seek medical treatment if you are developing health symptoms. Second, consider getting a baseline of your entire health, like blood tests and organ function, in case anything changes. And there are other steps you can take to improve your chances of securing compensation, like preserving evidence. Take photographs or videos of anything involved that you think led to your injury. It is also important to be careful about what you sign or what you say to companies involved in your injury. They are trying to limit their liability and may try to get you to sign documents or make statements that hurt your case. To ensure your rights are protected in your state consult with an experienced attorney first.

Case Results

Personal Injury Settlements

"★★★★★"

Top Shelf Law Firm

Millions Awarded

For Victims of Serious Injuries

Case Results

Personal Injury Settlements

"★★★★★"

Top Shelf Law Firm

Millions Awarded

For Victims of Serious Injuries

Pribanic & Pribanic Law Firm Awards

Tell Us What Happened: (412) 672-5444 NO FEES UNLESS YOU WIN  Tell Us What Happened (412) 672-5444NO FEES UNLESS YOU WIN