Welcoming a new baby into the world is meant to be a happy occasion, but complications during labor and delivery can turn it into a time of uncertainty and distress. One of the most common of these complications in Pennsylvania is a delayed birth. But exactly when is a birth considered “delayed”? A delayed birth happens when there are issues during the delivery that cause the birthing process to go on for longer than it...

The day of your child’s birth should be one of the happiest of your life. For many, however, the joy of meeting the little person they’ve waited months for can be marred by medical errors that result in birth injuries. Birth injuries can range in severity, with some resolving in a few days. The most severe, however, can impact your child’s entire future and require that you file a personal injury claim to be able to reco...

Bringing a new baby into the world is one of life’s most meaningful experiences. But if your baby is born with a life-altering injury, you might fear for their future. Many serious birth injuries do not heal completely, but with the right medical care, your child may be able to live a full and happy life. Here’s what you need to know about the five most common birth injuries and how they are managed. Many serious birt...

Every parent fondly remembers the birth of their child. The first moments after your child is born can be among the most wonderful memories of your life. For many pregnancies, a C-section is required to facilitate the birth, but even the necessity of being stitched up can’t ruin that moment. What can ruin it, however, is when the doctor performs a bad C-section and either you or your child is injured. In that nightmare scena...

Seeking legal advice can help you to determine when to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. A birth injury caused by a doctor's negligence is a medical malpractice case. A medical professional's actions or inactions prior to, during and after the birth of your baby could cause birth injuries. The happiness of holding your child for the first time could be marred by the thoughts of all of the medical care you will need to provid...