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Not all births go the way that they are planned. Difficult
births may require the doctors to use devices to assist
with the delivery. As a result, bruising and forceps marks
may appear. Due to complications that can arise during
the birthing process, bruising and forceps marks are sometimes
apparent. Failing to administer adequate care can aggravate
present risk factors.
Bruising and forceps marks are a more common birth injury
that has led to litigation in some instances. The improvement
of obstetrical care has been able to reduce the risks of
suffering birth injuries such as bruising and forceps marks,
as well as other potentially permanent conditions. There
had been evidence in the past that the use of forceps for
delivery was associated to an increase in morbidity. In
addition, the way that forceps were used had damaging effects
on both the mother and the baby in some instances.
It is very difficult to go after a bruising and forceps
marks case because proving medical mistakes or negligence
occurred can be challenging. Legal teams that specialize
in medical cases, especially birth injuries, are able to
use their trained and expert professionals in order to
completely evaluate if the bruising and forceps marks was
preventable. In some instances, birth injuries can have
costly effects that lawyers are able to recover.
In severe instances, bruising and forceps marks can cause
a baby to suffer depressed skull fractures. If this occurs,
surgical measures may be required in order to restore the
shape of the skull. Seemingly minor birth injuries left
untreated can sometimes mask a larger underlying problem.
It is always advised to consult with an attorney if bruising
and forceps marks are present. While the majority of medical
professionals are dedicated to safe medical care, mistakes
do occur.
For more information on bruising and forceps marks, please contact
us.
Additional Information on Birth Injuries:
Birth injury information from the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin -Birth Injury
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