Robert Peirce & Associates: Providing supportive legal counsel after a devastating birth injury
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of children born with birth injuries in the United States each year is about 7 of every 1,000 babies.
Bringing a new baby into the world is one of life’s most significant experiences. New life is fragile, and nothing is more important than keeping a new baby safe. We rely on medical professionals’ expertise for a safe birth delivery. Sadly, there are times medical negligence results in devastating birth injuries.
The experienced birth injury lawyers at Robert Peirce & Associates have been successfully helping families whose child has suffered a birth injury due to a medical error or mistake.
Since you don’t always know what the injuries are or what effect they may have, these cases tend to be quite complex. Birth injuries are not as obvious as other medical malpractice cases and can require more of a wait-and-see approach. Birth injuries may take years to manifest.
Examples of medical errors that can cause birth injuries include, but are not limited to:
• Failure to order a C-section, when necessary
• Failure to monitor the baby’s vitals
• Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractor
• Wrongfully administering a medication, like Pitocin
• Failure to diagnose a maternal condition or infection that affects the baby
If you suspect that your doctor committed any of these errors, or another form of negligence, you and your baby deserve justice. Robert Peirce & Associates’ experienced birth injury lawyers have handled many birth injury lawsuits and know the strongest case is built by a diverse team. Medical experts in obstetrics and other relevant fields help to determine how medical negligence has caused your child’s injuries.
“At Robert Peirce & Associates, the majority of the attorneys in our firm have children,” said Attorney Katelyn Edwards. “We approach these cases with great sensitivity knowing firsthand that when it comes to your child every emotion is more heightened. We too are parents, but we are lawyers representing our clients. We can approach your case with clarity to follow the law to seek justice for the family.”
As a parent you should always follow your instincts. If you feel that your child was injured during birth, make note of their symptoms and see a doctor. It is a difficult and stressful time for your family when your child is diagnosed. Having a caring attorney by your side can give you the peace of mind to concentrate on your child. Legal options to help recover your losses, include the following:
• Medical treatment
• Prescription medications
• Permanent disabilities
• In-home care
• Special education
• Loss of quality of life
• Pain, suffering and other non-economic damages
There are no fees or costs unless we win your case. In other words, you will never pay a fee unless there is a successful outcome. To make a no-obligation appointment, contact Attorney Katelyn Edwards at Robert Peirce & Associates at 412-281-7229 or visit peircelaw.com.
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