Pennsylvania Birth Injury Attorneys

A birth injury is any type of damage or harm that is inflicted on an infant's body before, during or immediately following birth. Injuries may range from minor bruises to severe brain damage that may result in the death of the infant. Serious brain injury occurs when the child is deprived of oxygen or is bleeding inside the brain from trauma during pregnancy, labor or delivery.

In some circumstances, oxygen deprivation can occur naturally during the labor and delivery process. For example, the umbilical cord can become compressed or twisted in the birthing process and may cut off the supply of oxygen to the brain. Other instances include when the baby is too large to pass through the birth canal easily, or the baby is breach or sideways in the womb. The medical team must be prepared for these situations and act immediately to save the child.

The following are some common types of birth injuries:

• Brachial Plexus
• Brain damage
• Cerebral Palsy
• Erb's Palsy
• Fractured arm
• Fractured collar bone
• Skin irritations
• Temporary paralysis

If you or your baby has suffered a birth injury as the result of a doctor’s negligence in Pennsylvania, please contact Reiff & Bily for a free case evaluation with one of our skilled birth injury attorneys. Our lawyers have the skill and knowledge to successfully represent clients who have been the victims of birth injury accidents, as well as other types of medical malpractice injuries. Call today Reiff & Bily today to learn more about your legal rights!

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