Birth Injury Lawyer in Philadelphia

Birth injuries can occur when medical personnel attempt to intervene in the birthing process but make avoidable errors and do not meet their duty of care. Examples include:

• Improper use of forceps. Using forceps in difficult births must be done with extreme care, as improper use can result in nerve damage and injuries to the baby’s head.
• Delayed order of cesarean birth. Certain medical conditions, such as a sudden drop in blood pressure or internal bleeding, necessitate an immediate C-section procedure. A delayed order to do so can result in serious injuries to the child.
• Improper use of vacuum. Sometimes doctors will use a vacuum to assist in guiding the newborn through the birth canal, but this procedure must be done very carefully. Improper vacuum use can injure both the mother and the newborn child.
• Unnoticed hypoxia. Hypoxia occurs when the unborn child is not receiving enough oxygen, commonly due to a tangled umbilical cord or an infection. Medical practitioners are trained to diagnose and treat this condition immediately. If missed, doctors could be held liable for the child’s injuries, which sometimes result in chronic physical or developmental disabilities.

Birth injuries caused by negligent medical care can lead to a number of difficult and debilitating health conditions, including:

• Cerebral palsy
• Erb’s palsy
• Dejerine-Klumpke palsy
• Asphyxia
• Facial paralysis
• Spinal cord damage
• Bone fractures
• Internal bleeding
• Umbilical cord strangulation

A Morgan & Morgan attorney can provide the vital assistance you need to prove your birth injury occurred as the result of neglectful care. Your lawyer will consult with medical experts and thoroughly review your medical records for evidence, including:

• Diagnostic tests
• Whether birthing tools were used
• Fetal monitoring strips
• Labor and delivery flow sheets
• All available notes on your pregnancy and delivery

At Morgan & Morgan, we understand the tragic consequences of birth injuries and will do everything in our power to fight for the justice you deserve. You will never be just a number to us; we treat our clients like family and will be on your side for the whole journey. 

You may be wondering if you can afford a lawyer. Well, you can always afford to work with Morgan & Morgan because we work on a contingency basis. That means that your consultation is free, you don’t pay a dime out-of-pocket, and there is never a fee at all unless we win your case.

We have been fighting for the People for more than 35 years, and have recovered over $20 billion on their behalf so far. Let us put our experience to work for you.

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