If you or your child experienced an injury in the delivery room, your White Marsh, MD birth injury lawyer can help. At Parker, Pallet, Slezak & Russell, LLC, we have over 45 years of experience representing our clients. With a trained emergency medical technician, former insurance defense attorneys, and a retired judge on our side, you’ll get the wide-reaching legal assistance you need to make your case a success.
But before you reach out to us for a free consultation, let’s take a look at one of the most common types of birth injuries – and what you can do to help your case. Read on to learn more about forceps deliveries, and get in touch with our team to get started.
What Is A Forceps Delivery?
It’s normal for a baby to need a little help. During delivery, your medical team may use forceps to gently pull your child into the world. These forceps are a specialized medical tool, and while they may just look like oversized salad tongs, they actually require a steady hand, professional training, and a competent user to avoid any injury to your child.
In the wrong hands, forceps can injure your child. This can range from bumps, scratches, and bruises to serious damage to the eye or skull. Your medical staff needs to be prepared with the right tools, but they also need to be knowledgeable and experienced with these tools in the first place.
What Do I Need To Build A Stronger Case?
Giving birth is a powerful moment, but an injury to yourself or your child can tarnish the memory. Fortunately, you can take action for some much-needed closure and compensation.
One of the first things you’ll need to do is document the injuries – and document the medical care you received in the delivery room. Take plenty of photos, and request copies of any medical documents for your own records. Evidence is key when building a birth injury case, and the more evidence you have, the better.
Your White Marsh birth injury lawyer will know how to interpret your medical documents and any other evidence you manage to save after the birth of your child. Additionally, your legal team can investigate the staff who was present, the procedures that should have taken place, and even call in their own trusted medical professionals to shed light on why your forceps delivery caused injury.
When Should I Contact A Birth Injury Lawyer?
If you’ve experienced an injury in the delivery room, there’s no time to waste. Injuries fade, and medical documents have a way of disappearing when you need them most. Take the time to document your injuries and your medical care, and then get in touch with a legal team you can trust.
At Parker, Pallet, Slezak & Russell, LLC, we’re ready to use our experience to help you get the closure and compensation you deserve. Get in touch with us today, and see how a birth injury lawyer from our office can get you started on your case.
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