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An injury to a child at birth can instantly turn a moment of great joy into heartache. Birth injuries often result in significant medical expense and developmental delays. In the worst cases, the injuries can be life threatening. At Howard F. Messer, P.C. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we take a special interest in representing parents dealing with the consequences of birth injuries.
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While not all birth injuries are the result of medical malpractice, it is a leading cause of birth injuries. The failure of a doctor to anticipate birth complications or to recognize fetal distress can lead to a wide variety of birth injuries:
- Cerebral palsy
- Hypoxic or anoxic brain injuries
- Erb's palsy
- Shoulder dystocia
- Brachial plexus injury
- Bone fractures
- Spinal cord damage
- Complicated or delayed C-section
Many birth injuries result in physical and developmental delays that place significant financial and emotional stress on families. In the most tragic cases, a birth injury or improper prenatal monitoring can result in the death of a child. In addition to handling birth injury cases involving infants, we have represented a number of mothers who suffered significant injuries during the birthing process.
Our attorneys have significant experience handling birth injury litigation. A board certified emergency room doctor is on staff to help us analyze and understand the cause and impact of birth injuries. In addition, we have developed relationships with neonatal specialists and life care planners. Our objective is to ensure our clients and their children have the resources they need to maximize their medical recovery and move forward with their lives.
Representative cases
- Significant recovery for birth trauma resulting in infant shoulder injury.
- Sizeable award for wrongful death of an infant following physician failure to timely and appropriately monitor pregnancy and appropriately deliver baby.
- Considerable award for wrongful death of twin infants from respiratory failure after physician failed to properly monitor and evaluate expectant mother and babies prior to delivery.
Contact Our Birth Injury Lawyers to Schedule a Free Initial Consultation
If you or your child suffered an injury during the birthing process, please contact Howard F. Messer, P.C. You can reach us by phone at 412-567-5437 or 877-683-6148, or by filling out the intake form on our Contact page.
