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    Birth Injury Lawyers | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PA

    Latona Law is a trusted birth injury law firm with over 30 years of dedicated service to families in Pennsylvania. Led by Attorney Latona, the firm’s sole practitioner, Latona Law specializes in advocating for families affected by birth injuries. With a deep commitment to securing justice and compensation, Attorney Latona brings decades of experience and personalized care to every case, providing clients with the expertise and attention they deserve.

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    Meet Attorney Latona

    Attorney Latona has been practicing in Northeastern, Central, and Southeastern Pennsylvania for more than 30 years, focused on birth injury. 

    Carmen has represented thousands of clients throughout Pennsylvania and has been successful in civil and criminal trials in both state and federal courts. Let Carmen and the Latona Law team put the same passion and vigor behind helping you and your family get justice for the devastating mistakes of doctors, nurses, surgeons, or other medical caregivers.

    Why Hire Latona Law Firm For Your Medical Negligence Or Birth Injury Case?

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    Choosing the right lawyer for your case will have a major impact on the outcome. Oftentimes it is difficult to prove the liability and connect the damages caused in medical malpractice cases, this is where our team excels. Keep in mind that the opposition will spare no expense to avoid taking appropriate responsibility. Therefore, after consultation, if we believe you have a viable case and that healthcare providers were negligent, Latona Law will deploy the resources necessary to pursue your claim.

    With 30+ years experience in birth injury cases, Latona Law has the background it takes to win medical malpractice or birth injury lawsuits. Most importantly, we are one of the only law firms in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area entirely dedicated to medical negligence cases.

    Latona Law is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Also, we serve all of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and surrounding counties. We understand all of the factors within our region that can affect a malpractice or birth injury case. In addition, we offer same-day free consultations, and often same-day or next-day appointments. These can occur at your home, the hospital, our Wilkes-Barre/Scranton office, or other place of convenience. Lastly, evening appointments also available.

    We know what it takes to win a medical negligence case. It takes much more than lawyers. Each case requires a different set of resources. Medical experts, doctor who are also lawyers, nurses, and other specialists could all be needed in malpractice cases. Above all, Latona Law will always provide the resources necessary to give your family the best chance of recovering compensation. Finally, there is no cost or fees unless we get justice.

    Carmen J. Latona, Jr., analyzes every case handled by Latona Law, P.C. attorneys. Secondly, our clients receive our undivided attention and attorneys are always accessible to provide insight and guidance at the clients request. Third, our goal is not to acquire as many cases as possible. We want to help. Finally, when we accept a case, we give it the attention required for a successful outcome.

    For many years, Latona Law’s medical negligence attorneys have been representing families throughout Pennsylvania. Usually, these families became victims of preventable injuries from medical care. Lastly, we have successfully represented families in NEPA for decades and we will continue to do so.

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      Understanding Statutes of Limitation for Children in Pennsylvania Birth Injury Lawsuits

      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…

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      How Pennsylvania Courts Handle Informed Consent in High Risk Deliveries

      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…

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      How Expert Witnesses Shape the Outcome of Birth Injury Cases

      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…

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      Birth Injuries Linked to Maternal Infections: What Parents Need to Know

      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…

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      The Role of NICU Records in Building a Pennsylvania Birth Injury Lawsuit

      When a newborn is placed in the neonatal intensive care unit, parents are often overwhelmed. The monitors beep constantly, nurses move quickly between incubators, and every update from the doctors feels like it carries the weight of the world. What families may not realize at the time is that the paperwork being filled out in…

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    • Birth injury Shoulder Dystocia

      Pennsylvania Birth Injury Claims Involving Shoulder Dystocia and Brachial Plexus Damage

      The day your child is born should be filled with relief and celebration. Yet for some families in Pennsylvania, that joy turns quickly into worry when something goes wrong in the delivery room. One of the most devastating complications is shoulder dystocia, where a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck during birth. If the situation is not…

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      When Miscommunication in the Delivery Room Causes Birth Injuries: Legal Options for Pennsylvania Families

      Childbirth is one of the most emotional experiences a family can face. In that moment, a team of doctors, nurses, and specialists work together to guide both mother and child through one of life’s most critical passages. Success depends not only on skill, but also on communication. A single missed instruction, a delayed message, or…

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      The Cost of Caring for a Child with a Birth Injury in Pennsylvania: What Families Can Recover Through Legal Action

      The birth of a child is meant to be one of life’s happiest moments. Parents imagine holding their newborn, hearing that first cry, and bringing their baby home. Yet when a medical mistake leads to a birth injury, that joy can quickly turn into fear and uncertainty. The reality for many Pennsylvania families is that…

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      C-Section Complications in Pennsylvania: When Delays or Errors Lead to Birth Injuries

      Childbirth is often described as a blend of anticipation, fear, and joy. For some families, a cesarean section is planned well in advance, while for others it becomes an urgent decision in the delivery room. When performed at the right moment, a C-section can be life-saving. But when doctors hesitate or mistakes are made, the…

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      Recognizing Neonatal Sepsis: When a Missed Diagnosis Becomes Grounds for a Birth Injury Lawsuit

      The first hours after birth are filled with hope, nerves, and the quiet beginnings of bonding. But for some families, that fragile window takes a sharp turn. When a newborn begins to show signs of distress, like labored breathing, poor feeding, unusual body temperature, doctors must act quickly. If they fail to do so, the…

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