Philadelphia Birth Injury Attorney
Premature Delivery Cases in Philadelphia
Nine months or 38 weeks is considered the average term of a healthy pregnancy. According to recent statistics, however, over 1 million mothers give birth to a "premature" or pre-term baby, babies that are born any time between 26 weeks and 36 weeks. But because advanced lung development in a fetus occurs during the 34 week of pregnancy, pre-term or premature babies have higher health risks and require special attention. And while the majority of these cases are not the result of medical malpractice, avoidable medical mistakes are sometimes made that result in physical, emotional, and financial challenges that can impact the lives of victims and their families. If you believe that you or someone you love is a victim of premature delivery due to medical malpractice, contact a
Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyer right away.
How Premature Delivery Affects Newborn Children
Some premature births cause birth injuries that could have been avoided, including but not limited to respiratory distress syndrome,
cerebral palsy, pneumonia, infection, intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) or Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). Not only do premature babies have a decreased chance for survival, they are also predisposed to hearing and vision problems, blindness, deafness, and
mental retardation - not to mention learning or other disabilities that can affect them throughout their entire lives.
If your baby's condition or injury is due to medical malpractice, it's in your best interest to seek the advice of an experienced Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyer right away. If proven in court, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering from all liable parties. At The Law Offices of Steven Laynas, our knowledgeable attorneys have extensive experience in these types of medical malpractice cases and can investigate your individual case and help you and your family through every step of the legal process of filing a claim or lawsuit for damages.
Don't wait to contact a Philadelphia premature delivery attorney.