The Philadelphia Birth Injury Lawyers of Heiligman & Mogul
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Birth Injury:

When an obstetrician or other medical professional fails to properly perform his or her duties – such as administer blood tests to detect abnormalities that can result in death or serious injury to both the mother and fetus – a claim of birth injury malpractice may be brought. The skilled Philadelphia birth injury lawyers of Heiligman & Mogul, P.C. are well-equipped to determine if you have a claim against an obstetrician/gynecologist in cases where a birth injury occurred. Keep in mind that statutes of limitations bar the filing of claims after a certain period of time following the negligent act.

One of the most common birth injuries nationwide is cerebral palsy, which involves permanent brain injuries that affect an infant in the womb, during birth, or in the months following birth. Infants injured in such a way often exhibit limited motor skills, speech difficulties and learning disabilities. If medical malpractice is involved in the condition, a claim may be brought against relevant personnel and institutions. Examples of medical malpractice during delivery include allowing the baby to remain in the birth canal too long – resulting in oxygen deprivation – and failing to perform or delaying a necessary C-section.

If you or someone you know in the Philadelphia area or throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware or Florida needs the assistance of an experienced Philadelphia birth injury lawyer, please call Heiligman & Mogul, P.C. today at (866) 626-3073, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.

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