Experienced Birth Injury Lawyers

When something goes wrong during childbirth, parents are often told that the hospital is “looking into it.” Those words can bring both hope and confusion. What exactly does that mean? What are they really investigating? And will the hospital ever tell you what they find? The truth is that hospital reviews after a birth injury…

Every second counts when a newborn is struggling to breathe. In the delivery room, medical staff are trained to respond quickly when a baby shows signs of distress. Most of the time, the procedures go smoothly. But when neonatal resuscitation is delayed, performed incorrectly, or skipped altogether, the consequences can be devastating. If your baby…

Are you concerned that medical providers failed to manage high blood pressure during pregnancy? Has your family experienced the heartache of a birth injury that could have been prevented? You are not alone. Each year, many expectant mothers across Pennsylvania develop a condition called preeclampsia. It begins with elevated blood pressure and often includes symptoms…

The birth of a child should be a joyful moment, but when warning signs are missed or ignored, the outcome can be tragic. One of the most critical indicators of a baby’s well-being during labor is the fetal heart rate. Decelerations, sudden drops in the heart rate, can be early signs of distress. If medical…

When labor becomes difficult or prolonged, doctors sometimes rely on tools to assist with delivery. Vacuum extractors and forceps are among the most commonly used devices in those moments. These instruments can be helpful in the right hands, but when they are misused or applied too late, the results can be traumatic.  If your child…

When parents discover that their child may have suffered a birth injury, life can feel like it has been turned upside down. Doctor visits, therapy sessions, and unanswered questions often dominate daily life. In the middle of all this, legal deadlines are easy to overlook. Yet those deadlines, known as statutes of limitation, determine whether…

The birth of a child should be filled with joy and anticipation, but when complications arise, the choices made by doctors carry enormous weight. In high risk deliveries, patients and families rely on clear and honest communication about the dangers, options, and potential outcomes. This is where informed consent becomes critical. In Pennsylvania, the law…

When something goes wrong during childbirth, the aftermath can feel like a storm. Parents are left reeling, asking themselves whether the injury was truly unavoidable or whether someone made a mistake. These questions are painful, but they are also legal ones. And the truth is, the answers are rarely straightforward. Birth injury lawsuits often depend…

Welcoming a baby should be one of life’s happiest moments. For some parents, that joy is overshadowed by medical complications that no family should have to face. One of the hidden risks during pregnancy is maternal infection. While many infections can be treated successfully when doctors act quickly, untreated or mismanaged infections can lead to…