Philadelphia Birth Injury Lawyer

Compassionate Birth Injury Accident Attorney in Philadelphia, PA Helps Families Seek Accountability and Financial Recovery in Allegheny County, Philadelphia County, and Across Pennsylvania

Have you or your child suffered a birth injury because of careless mistakes by your healthcare provider? Birth injuries can have a devastating impact on your or your child’s future, potentially causing lifelong impairments and disabilities. Your family should not have to bear the financial consequences of a birth injury caused by your provider’s negligence. Let a Philadelphia birth injury lawyer with Baldwin Matzus, LLC demand accountability for you. 

For over 20 years, our attorneys have worked tirelessly to advocate for the interests of our clients. We understand that recovering from injuries can be a complicated, overwhelming situation. Our legal team is committed to getting you the best possible results in your case so that you and your family can begin to move forward. We will provide you with the resources and support that you need at each stage of your case and recovery. Our attorneys measure success not just by the amount of compensation we have recovered for you but also by the meaningful difference that we have made in your and your family’s life. 

If you or your child has been the victim of a birth injury that occurred due to the negligence of your healthcare providers, reach out to Baldwin Matzus, LLC for a free initial case evaluation to speak with a Philadelphia birth injury lawyer about your legal options. Our firm stands ready to help you pursue the financial recovery and justice that you or your child deserve. 

Types of Birth Injuries Cases Our Firm Assists Clients With

Birth injuries include physical trauma and medical conditions that are caused by complications that occur during pregnancy and delivery. Some of the most common types of birth injuries that we represent clients for include:

• Brachial palsy, or damage to the nerve bundles that run through the shoulder and into the arm and hand
• Caput succedaneum, a swelling of the skin and tissues on the scalp
• Cephalohematoma, or bleeding between the scalp and skull; while the blood is usually reabsorbed over a period of a few days, severe cases can result in jaundice
• Facial paralysis, caused by damage to nerves in the face and head
• Broken bones
• Cerebral palsy, a condition resulting from brain damage, usually caused by a lack of oxygen during delivery, which can lead to physical disability or cognitive limitations

Birth injuries can also include physical injuries that are suffered by a mother during delivery. These include:

• Perineal tears, or trauma to the tissues between the vagina and anus
• Postpartum hemorrhage, or excessive bleeding that continues after delivery
• Uterine rupture, or tearing of the uterus, which is more likely to occur for mothers who have previously had cesarean sections or abdominal surgery
• Uterine and pelvic organ prolapse, where the uterus and other pelvic organs slip into the birth canal

Common Causes of Birth Injuries

Some birth injuries occur due to various natural risk factors, including maternal obesity, premature birth, or a large baby. However, many other birth injuries happen because of negligent care rendered by medical providers during pregnancy and delivery. Some of the most frequent negligence-related causes of birth injuries include:

• Negligent prenatal care, including failing to diagnose and treat conditions in the mother that can lead to birth injuries, such as gestational diabetes or infections
• Improper use of delivery assisting tools such as forceps and vacuum extractors
• Failure to monitor the baby’s vitals during delivery
• Not placing the baby in the correct head-first position for delivery
• Failure to recognize complications of delivery, such as prolonged delivery/mother’s exhaustion, shoulder dystocia (where the baby’s shoulders get stuck in the mother’s pelvis), or uterine rupture
• Failure to take prompt actions in response to delivery complications, such as performing an emergency cesarean section

What Compensation Can You Recover in a Birth Injury Case? 

If you or your child sustained a birth injury, your family may be entitled to recover compensation for the losses that you have suffered, including:

• Medical treatment and rehabilitation expenses
• Costs of long-term care and support services, such as home health care or specialized education
• Loss of wages or income, or loss of future earning ability
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of quality of life, including due to scarring/disfigurement, loss of fertility, or reduced life expectancy

Contact Our Firm Today for a Free Case Evaluation with a Knowledgeable Birth Injury Accident Attorney in Philadelphia, PA

Do not wait another day to talk to a Philadelphia birth injury lawyer about pursuing accountability from negligent medical professionals who carelessly harmed you or your child. Contact Baldwin Matzus, LLC today for a free, no-obligation consultation to learn more about the process of pursuing a legal claim for the compensation that you and your family deserve. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Birth Injuries in Philadelphia