Birth Injuries and Emotional Trauma
Everyone wants their child to be happy and healthy, so when a baby is born with a birth injury, it can be a traumatic experience. Birth injuries can occur for a number of reasons, but one of the most common is due to negligence or recklessness on the part of medical practitioners. While nothing can make up for this tragic circumstance, families in this position may be entitled to pursue financial compensation for their pain and suffering.
If your baby was born with a traumatic birth injury caused by the errors of a medical professional, contact the experienced and compassionate Philadelphia birth injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today by calling 215-238-1130. We are committed to fighting for our clients during this difficult time because we understand that you need to focus on those you love rather than a draining legal battle.
Dangers of Emotional Distress
Most people suffer from some kind of emotional distress during their lifetime. However, the distress you may experience due to your child suffering a birth injury can be particularly devastating. Some of the costs, both physical and financial, of emotional distress may include:
- Weight loss
- Decreased health
- Emotional therapy
- Medical treatment
- Psychological disturbance
- Difficulty breastfeeding
Financial compensation for medical malpractice may work in a small way to alleviate this pressure.
Contact Us
If your baby was the victim of medical malpractice and was born with a serious birth injury, contact the Philadelphia birth injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today at 215-238-1130 to discuss your legal options.