Philadelphia Brain Damage Lawyers
Neurological damage is one of the gravest injuries that a person can suffer. Every aspect of a person’s life, from basic temperature regulation to higher level thinking, can be impaired by trauma to certain parts of the brain. When a newborn suffers brain damage during childbirth, his or her ability to develop and learn can be permanently disrupted.
Philadelphia brain damage attorneys Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. know how difficult it is to care for an injured infant. We want to do everything we can to help victims of birth injuries and their families receive the compensation they deserve. To learn about our legal services, call our offices at 215-238-1130.
Causes of Brain Injuries during Childbirth
Brain damage can be caused by hypoxia (lack of oxygen), trauma to the head, or certain kinds of infection that can spread to the brain. These three factors in turn can be caused by certain medical mistakes, including:
- Improperly sterilized instruments or hospital environments
- Incorrect use of drugs that induce labor
- Failure to recognize or react to medical emergencies during birth
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Failure to recognize or treat the mother’s infection
Unfortunately, even when negligence like the examples listed above has clearly been committed, it is rarely easy to win a medical malpractice suit. You will need to show that the mistake directly caused the injury, could have been foreseen, and could have been prevented. To learn more about building a strong legal case, speak with a Philadelphia brain damage attorney.
Contact Us
To discuss your case with an experienced Philadelphia infant brain damage lawyer, contact Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130.