Bringing a child into the world should be a joyful occasion filled with hope and excitement for the future. However, when birth injuries occur, they can cast a shadow over this momentous event and have far-reaching consequences for both the child and their family. These injuries may have a profound impact on every aspect of your life and that of your child, harming your child’s physical and mental well-being, affecting your own emotional health, and creating a heavy financial burden of meeting your child’s unique needs.
Common Birth Injuries and Their Effects
Birth injuries can vary in severity and type, but all have the potential to cause injuries with lifelong consequences. Some of the most common birth injuries include:
- Cerebral palsy – This condition affects movement and coordination, potentially requiring lifelong assistance with daily tasks.
- Erb’s palsy – Damage to the brachial plexus nerves can result in weakness or paralysis in the arm and shoulder that can permanently affect your child’s gross motor skills.
- Brain damage – Oxygen deprivation during birth can result in cognitive impairments and developmental delays.
- Spinal cord injuries – SCIs can cause partial or complete paralysis, affecting mobility and independence.
- Bone fractures – While many heal, some fractures can lead to long-term complications, disfigurement, or nerve damage.
Early diagnosis of these birth injuries is crucial for a successful medical malpractice case.
The Far-Reaching Impact of Birth Injuries
The effects of birth injuries extend far beyond the physical symptoms. Families often face significant emotional effects and financial strain as they adapt to their new reality. Some of the long-term implications include:
- Ongoing medical care and therapy
- Specialized equipment and home modifications
- Educational support and accommodations
- Potential loss of future earning capacity for the child
- Emotional stress and mental health challenges for the entire family
If your child’s birth injuries resulted from medical negligence, you should not have to shoulder the burden of these consequences alone. By filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, you can pursue the compensation you need to secure a viable path forward in your family’s life.
How a Birth Injury Lawyer Can Help
Facing the aftermath of a birth injury can be overwhelming, and you will likely need help to acquire the justice you deserve. An experienced birth injury attorney can provide valuable support by:
- Connecting you with top medical specialists to ensure your child receives the best possible care
- Investigating the circumstances of your case to determine whether medical malpractice played a role
- Fighting tirelessly to secure the compensation to provide for your child’s long-term needs
- Offering compassionate guidance and support throughout the often challenging and confusing legal process
At Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg & Jeck, P.C., we have a proven track record of success in Philadelphia birth injury cases. Our firm has recovered more than $4 billion for our clients, helping families secure the financial resources they need to face the future with confidence.
If your family is grappling with the lifelong consequences of a birth injury, we are here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation. Let us put our experience to work for you.
