Improper Use of Forceps or Vacuum Extraction in Florida: When Assisted Delivery Causes Preventable Birth Injuries
Assisted vaginal delivery tools like forceps and vacuum extractors can be lifesaving when used correctly. In certain situations, they help deliver a baby quickly when labor stalls or signs of fetal distress appear. However, when these instruments are used improperly—or when a C-section would have been safer—the consequences can be catastrophic. At Bounds Law Group, we represent families throughout Florida in complex birth injury and medical malpractice cases. One of the most serious and preventable delivery errors we investigate involves the improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction during childbirth. If you believe negligent medical care caused you or your...