Attorneys Fighting Negligence in Vaginal Birth After C-Section
Although nationwide, somewhere between 60 and 80 percent of women who attempt vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC) have a successful vaginal delivery (as reported by the Mayo Clinic), many local hospitals do not routinely offer vaginal birth after C-section. This is largely due to a lack of resources to handle an emergency C-section should complications arise during vaginal birth after C-section.
The risk of uterine rupture and other complications during vaginal birth after C-section often relates to the type of incision performed during the previous C-section. For example, a T-shaped incision — most common in unplanned or emergency C-sections — generally makes VBAC unadvisable, due to high risk of uterine rupture.
If doctors fail to take known risks into account or fail to perform an emergency C-section when complications arise during VBAC, and mother or child suffers serious injury as a result, this may form the basis of a medical malpractice claim.
Respected Lawyers Working to Improve Patient Safety
At the Cleveland medical malpractice law firm of Lancione & Lancione, PLL, we are dedicated to improving the safety and quality of care during childbirth in Ohio. We have three generations of attorneys who have substantial experience and a proven record of success in holding negligent physicians and medical facilities to account for the harm they cause.
During any investigation into complications of vaginal birth after C-section, we will work tirelessly to find answers to the many questions that arise, such as:
- Was the mother a good candidate for VBAC?
- Did the doctor watch for signs of uterine rupture?
- Were the doctors and nurses prepared to perform a timely emergency C-section if required?
When the evidence indicates that negligence or preventable medical error is to blame for serious or fatal injuries sustained during VBAC, our lawyers have the skill, dedication, experience and resources to pursue monetary compensation for the victims.
Contact Lancione & Lancione for Answers Today
If you suffered serious injury or the loss of a loved one due to medical negligence in vaginal birth after C-section, your interests may best be served by having an honest and informative consultation with an experienced medical malpractice lawyer.
We invite you to call our Cleveland offices at 866-744-1330 or contact us online at any time. Lancione & Lancione is proud to serve clients in Columbus, Cincinnati, Akron, Youngstown and throughout the State of Ohio.
