Philadelphia County Birth Injury Attorney
Bringing a child into the world should be one of life’s most joyful experiences. But when doctors, nurses, or hospitals make preventable mistakes during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, the consequences can be devastating for both parent and child. Birth injuries caused by medical negligence often result in lifelong physical, emotional, and financial challenges for families.
At Wilk Law Firm, our Philadelphia County birth injury attorneys fight for families whose newborns have suffered harm because healthcare providers failed to meet accepted standards of care. We understand the heartbreak and anger that come with knowing your child’s injury could have been prevented — and we are here to pursue the justice and financial support your family deserves.
Common Causes of Birth Injuries
Birth injuries can occur before, during, or immediately after delivery. While not every injury is caused by malpractice, many occur because a medical professional failed to act with proper care. Common causes include:
- Failure to monitor fetal distress
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction tools
- Delayed C-section or mismanaged labor
- Failure to diagnose or treat infections
- Improper use of labor-inducing drugs like Pitocin
- Negligent prenatal care or failure to detect complications
- Failure to respond to umbilical cord or oxygen issues
Each of these errors can result in serious harm to both mother and child — harm that could have been avoided with timely and competent care.
Types of Birth Injuries
Birth injuries vary widely in severity, but many cause long-term or permanent disabilities. Our Philadelphia County birth injury lawyers handle cases involving:
- Cerebral palsy and Erb’s palsy (brachial plexus injuries)
- Hypoxia or oxygen deprivation
- Fractures and nerve damage
- Brain injuries and intracranial hemorrhage
- Shoulder dystocia
- Spinal cord injuries
- Developmental delays due to medical negligence
These conditions often require lifelong care, specialized treatment, and rehabilitation — all of which come with substantial costs.
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Birth Injury?
Determining liability in a birth injury case often requires a detailed review of medical records, expert testimony, and a clear understanding of hospital procedures. Potentially responsible parties may include:
- Obstetricians and gynecologists (OB/GYNs)
- Delivery room nurses and attending staff
- Anesthesiologists
- Pediatricians or neonatologists
- Hospitals or birthing centers
Our firm works with trusted medical experts to identify what went wrong, who was responsible, and how their actions (or inaction) caused your child’s injuries.
Compensation in Birth Injury Cases
Birth injury cases often involve lifelong consequences and enormous medical expenses. Families may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical bills and ongoing treatment
- Rehabilitation and therapy costs
- Assistive equipment and home modifications
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of future earning capacity (for the child)
- Loss of companionship or quality of life
Our goal is to help you secure the financial stability necessary to provide your child with the best possible future.
How Wilk Law Firm Can Help
Birth injury cases are complex and emotional. They require both medical knowledge and legal expertise. At Wilk Law Firm, we are compassionate advocates who understand what families are going through. Our attorneys will:
- Conduct an in-depth review of all prenatal and delivery records
- Work with medical experts to prove negligence and causation
- Calculate long-term financial and medical needs
- Negotiate aggressively for fair settlements
- Take your case to trial if necessary to achieve justice
We are here to guide you every step of the way — with care, transparency, and determination.
Why Choose Wilk Law Firm
- Proven experience in medical malpractice and birth injury cases
- Compassionate, client-centered representation
- Access to top medical experts and specialists
- No fees unless we win your case
At Wilk Law Firm, we believe every family deserves justice when a medical professional’s negligence changes their child’s life forever.
Serving Clients Across Philadelphia County
We proudly represent clients throughout Philadelphia County, including Center City, Germantown, Northeast Philadelphia, South Philadelphia, and Roxborough.
Contact a Philadelphia County Birth Injury Lawyer Today
If your child suffered a preventable birth injury in Philadelphia County, you don’t have to face this fight alone. Wilk Law Firm is here to help your family pursue justice, accountability, and a secure future.
Contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced Philadelphia County birth injury attorney.
