Arizona Forceps and Vacuum Extractor Injury Attorney

Birth Injury Lawyer Serving Phoenix, Tucson, Chandler, Yuma & Glendale

During a difficult delivery, assisting devices such as forceps or vacuum extractors may be necessary to help the infant make it safely through the birth canal. In some cases, a doctor’s quick thinking and use of one of these devices can safe an infant’s life. But what about when a doctor uses forceps or a vacuum extractor improperly, and this causes a serious birth injury?

Arizona birth injury attorney David H. Cluff may be able to help if your child suffered a serious birth injury as a result of malpractice, negligence or any other wrongful conduct associated with these assisting devices. With over two decades of legal experience and a practice devoted to personal injury, Mr. Cluff has the knowledge and resources to assist you in filing the necessary claims to protect your rights and the rights of your child.

When are Forceps or Vacuum Extractors Used?

Not all deliveries require special instruments. Typically, forceps or vacuum extractors are only necessary when a doctor needs to assist a stuck baby (as in the case of shoulder dystocia or a large infant that is not passing through the birth canal) or to expedite the delivery process. Too much time in the birth canal may be dangerous to a baby, leading to a lack of oxygen and therefore brain injury or worse. These tools, properly utilized, may assist a doctor in ensuring an infant is safely delivered.

A newborn baby’s head is extremely vulnerable, particularly in soft spots. Any amount of excessive pressure may result in injury to the skull or even the brain.  This may occur due to improper use of a vacuum extractor or forceps. If a doctor failed to take special precautions with your child and caused serious injury due to his or her actions with these instruments, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim against the responsible doctor.

Contact Arizona birth injury lawyer David Cluff today to learn more about your legal rights in this situation.