Baltimore Forceps Injury Lawyer
Every parent wants to welcome a healthy baby into the world, but doctors may cause serious injuries to your child before they even have a chance to live a normal life. Forceps injuries are becoming far too common in Baltimore, and they are often caused by medical malpractice. Although many doctors dismiss forceps injuries as minor blemishes, the truth is that your child might be disfigured for the rest of their life. Your family deserves justice for this preventable error – and Furman Honick Law can help. Contact our experienced Baltimore forceps injury lawyer today to learn more about your legal options.
How Can a Forceps Injury Lawyer Help?
Furman Honick Law can help you pursue justice and compensation for your infant’s forceps injury. With considerable experience in medical malpractice cases, we can look into your medical records and determine what really caused your child’s injuries. We can examine medical records, question witnesses, and consult medical experts for insights.
As we build your case, we may also communicate with your healthcare providers and determine exactly what your infant needs to recover. From there, we can pursue the compensation you need to cover future medical expenses, missed income, emotional distress, and any other damages you might have been forced to endure. Furman Honick Law has extensive trial experience, and we can take your case all the way to the highest courts if necessary.
When Can I Sue for Forceps Injuries?
You may wish to wait a few years before filing your lawsuit. The true extent of your child’s injuries may not be clear at first. In the first few months after the birth, your child may fully recover. Alternatively, they may be left with permanent disfigurements and injuries that never truly heal. Your lawyer can help you determine when is the right time to sue according to the statute of limitations in Maryland and their maximum medical improvement (MMI).
What Are Some Examples of Forceps Injuries?
Forceps injuries can occur in many different ways. Here are a few examples:
- Fractures
- Brain damage
- Bruises
- Lacerations
- Intracranial bleeding
- Facial palsy
- Seizures
- Jaundice
- Nerve damage
How Can I Tell if a Doctor Used Forceps Incorrectly?
The presence of injuries suggests that your doctor might have used forceps incorrectly. Your lawyer can look into your case and determine what kind of technique the doctor used. As with all other areas of medicine, there are very specific protocols and procedures when it comes to the correct use of forceps. Any deviation from these procedures could constitute negligence.
Contact Furman Honick Law Today
Although a forceps injury lawsuit might be possible, online research only gets you so far. With help from Furman Honick Law, you can take your first real steps toward decisive legal action. We have considerable experience with medical malpractice cases, and our track record of multi-million-dollar settlements speaks for itself. Book a consultation with our Baltimore forceps injury lawyer today to get started.