At Shaffer & Gaier, we have considerable experience handling birth injury cases and other forms of medical malpractice. Our lawyers in Philadelphia are prepared to litigate these cases on behalf of victims.

During birth, an injury to the baby is possible either through complications or negligence. Our lawyers in Philadelphia represent the victims of these unnecessary tragedies. A birth injury can be the result of mistakes made by doctors or hospitals at the time of delivery. For example, if a necessary C-section is delayed or the doctor makes a mistake during the operation, this may cause a birth injury. Placing excessive pressure on the baby during delivery can be another cause. Some of the more common birth injuries include cerebral palsy, fractured collarbone, Erb's palsy, temporary paralysis, or brain damage. A birth injury that affects the brain is the most serious. Brain injuries can result from a lack of oxygen during delivery or bleeding in the brain, and such birth injuries can lead to long-term disorders including mental retardation or cerebral palsy. Our birth injury attorneys serving the Philadelphia area and Southern New Jersey have experience representing these victims.

If you need representation in New Jersey or Philadelphia for your medical malpractice case, contact the personal injury attorneys at Shaffer & Gaier. We understand how important your case is to you, and we will put forth the energy and dedication to see it through.