Assisted birth trauma such as a newborn head injury could be the result of mechanical forces applied during labor and delivery, like traction or forceps or vacuums during birth. If a healthcare professional was negligent in the application of force or use of birthing tools, an Ohio medical malpractice attorney in Cleveland may help parents prove negligence and recover compensation for their damages. Traction and Assisted Birth Trauma If excessive traction (often caused by the doctor pulling too quickly or forcefully) is required to deliver the child, it can also result in birth injuries and trauma. The most common type of traction injury ...