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- What Happens When a Resident or Medical Student Causes a Birth Injury?
Aug 27, 2025
When you go to the hospital to deliver your baby, you expect to be treated with knowledge and care. Though it’s not uncommon for residents or medical students to be present at a birth, you may be wondering what happens if they play a role in your baby’s injury. In this guide, we’re answering common questions families have in these types of situations, including who can be held liable. The Role of Residents and Medical Students in...Read More - Can Parents Sue for Emotional Distress in a Birth Injury Case?
Aug 20, 2025
When a child suffers a birth injury, it’s not just the physical toll parents are left with. There’s an emotional toll, too. In birth injury cases, parents often ask about their child’s legal rights, as well as their own ability to pursue justice. One of the most common questions is: Can parents sue for emotional distress in a birth injury case? The answer is yes, but Pennsylvania law has strict requirements for when and how these...Read More - What Are the Legal Risks When Pitocin Is Improperly Administered?
Aug 13, 2025
In cases when labor doesn’t progress as expected, doctors may use Pitocin, which is a synthetic form of oxytocin, to help speed up contractions. When administered incorrectly, whether misused or given without proper monitoring, the consequences can be severe. This leads to an important question: What are the legal risks when Pitocin is improperly administered? In this blog, we answer how misuse happens, how injuries occur, and whether or not the improper administration of this drug...Read More - How Can Delayed C-Section Decisions Lead to Birth Injuries?
Aug 6, 2025
No two births are alike. So, when an emergency arises, medical teams need to respond quickly. One of the most critical decisions an obstetrician needs to make is whether or not to move forward with a C-section. In most cases, a timely C-section can help prevent serious harm to both mom and baby. However, when that decision to perform a C-section is delayed, it can have devastating consequences. How can delayed C-section decisions lead to...Read More - What Should I Know About Filing a Birth Injury Lawsuit in Pennsylvania?
Jul 29, 2025
You enter the labor and delivery unit, excited to meet your new arrival. However, that excitement can quickly turn to fear when a birth injury occurs. If your child was injured and you want to file a claim, you likely have a lot of questions that need to be answered. In this guide, we’re answering the most commonly asked questions families have about filing a birth injury lawsuit in Pennsylvania. Are All Birth Injuries Eligible for...Read More - What Are the Long-Term Impacts of Brachial Plexus Injuries in Newborns?
Jul 21, 2025
Learning your baby suffered a brachial plexus injury at birth is often overwhelming. How did this happen? And what are the long term impacts of this condition? In this blog, we’re addressing the common causes of brachial plexus injuries, when they can be considered malpractice, as well as the long-term impacts, including when you can pursue a claim for compensation. What is a Brachial Plexus Injury? The brachial plexus refers to the network of nerves in your neck...Read More - What Evidence Is Crucial in Proving a Birth Injury Case?
Jul 14, 2025
Birth injuries don’t just overturn the lives of children. It affects the lives of their families, too. When a birth injury occurs, families are left with mounting medical bills, confusion over the future, and lingering questions, most notably how did this happen? If you suspect that medical negligence played a part in your child’s injury, collecting evidence is a critical part of pursuing a claim. In this guide, we’re going over the most important pieces...Read More - What Should I Ask a Lawyer Before Filing a Birth Injury Claim?
Jul 7, 2025
Having a child should be a joyful experience. However, that joy can be quickly taken away in the event of a birth injury. While not every case is the result of medical malpractice, many birth injuries are, in fact, preventable. Now facing mounting medical bills and an uncertain future, you want to file a birth injury claim — but what should you ask your lawyer before doing so? In this guide, we are providing helpful insight...Read More - What Are Common Examples of OB/GYN Malpractice That Cause Birth Injuries in Allegheny County?
Jun 23, 2025
When parents welcome a new baby into the world, they place an incredible amount of trust in their doctors. But when that trust is broken, and medical mistakes lead to birth injuries, the consequences can be devastating. So what are common examples of OB/GYN malpractice that cause birth injuries in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania? And how can families protect their rights if something goes wrong? At Anapol Weiss, we work with families across Allegheny County and the...Read More - How Does Understaffing in Delivery Rooms Lead to Birth Injuries?
Jun 16, 2025
When you arrive at a hospital to deliver your baby, you expect a team of skilled professionals to provide attentive care. But in many hospitals across Pennsylvania, understaffing is becoming a growing concern. Sadly, a lack of adequate staff in delivery rooms can result in delayed decisions, overlooked warning signs, and ultimately, preventable birth injuries. If your child suffered a birth injury and you suspect hospital negligence played a role, it’s critical to understand how understaffing...Read More