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Most Common Delivery-Related Birth Injuries

Most mothers strive to deliver their children as naturally as possible, but not every expectant mother has a safe delivery. Pregnant women with preexisting conditions such as high blood pressure may require a C-section, while women struggling in labor might not be physically able to naturally deliver a large child. Distressed labor often results in the following significant birth injuries:

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Erb’s Palsy
  • Brachial plexus (shoulder nerve) injuries
  • Broken collarbones
  • Brain bleeds
  • Hypoxia
  • Nerve damage

If your child suffered from one of the above injuries during labor and delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation for her future medical expenses and emotional needs.

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Causes of Labor and Delivery Injuries

Medical errors, including failures to perform timely C-sections, often contribute to delivery-related birth injuries in Philadelphia. Healthcare failures may include:

  • Direct birth injuries, such as the improper use of forceps resulting in shoulder nerve damage
  • Indirect birth injuries because medical professionals failed to properly monitor and respond to the child’s reduced heart rate.

Mistakes such as failing to check for prolapsed umbilical cords or forcing the natural delivery of an overly large child often result in severe brain trauma, nerve damage, and even stillbirth. You might have a claim for medical malpractice if you or your child suffered from serious delivery-related injuries at a Philadelphia hospital.

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Frequently Asked Questions Birth Injury

Can I obtain compensation on behalf of my child?

Yes, with the help of an experienced delivery-related injury attorney, parents and legal guardians may file litigation on behalf of injured children. They might also pursue and settle medical malpractice claims, but courts may need to approve such settlements to ensure they are in your child’s best interest.

How long do I have to file a birth injury claim?

Delivery-related injuries are medical malpractice claims subject to the statute of limitations in the state of birth. Every state has different litigation deadlines, so you must consult with a local medical negligence lawyer about the statute of limitations applicable to your case.

In Pennsylvania, you have two years from either the date of injury or the date you discovered the injury – such as recognizing a child’s failure to reach milestones – to file a delivery-related injury claim. If you missed this deadline, our lawyers might still file the claim on behalf of the minor child up until the child’s 20th birthday.

How much does it cost to retain a delivery-related injury attorney from Feldman Shepherd?

It could cost families nothing out of pocket to retain top-quality legal representation from Feldman Shepherd’s birth injury team. We accept viable cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning we don’t get paid unless we recover needed medical malpractice settlements or jury verdicts in your case.

Our successful case results – including the over $100 million recovered in birth injury cases – also allow us to front expensive expert witness and litigation fees. This means you might recover compensation and obtain dedicated legal advocacy in Philadelphia regardless of your financial status.

How much is my child’s birth injury claim worth?

Medical malpractice settlements depend on the extent and prognosis of your child’s condition and are often practically limited by applicable insurance policies. At Feldman Shepherd, our attorneys obtained a $78.5 million verdict for a child suffering from severe cerebral palsy due to delivery errors, $16 million in an umbilical cord prolapse case, and $30.5 million for a child suffering from birth-related brain trauma.

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The dedicated birth injury legal team at Feldman Shepherd is passionate about obtaining justice for your child and protecting future children from negligent medical professionals in Philadelphia. Schedule a free and confidential case analysis with our delivery-injury attorneys today to discuss the potential value of your child’s case.

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