Birth Injury Lawyers in West Virginia, Ohio, & Pennsylvania
Birth injuries can have lifelong consequences for children and families. At Polverini & Wiater, PLLC, we pursue justice for infants harmed by medical negligence before, during, or after delivery.
Understanding Birth Injury Claims
Doctors, nurses, and hospitals are responsible for monitoring mother and baby, recognizing complications, and taking timely action. When they fail, children can suffer permanent disabilities that impact their entire lives.
Common Birth Injuries
- Cerebral palsy and brain damage from oxygen deprivation
- Brachial plexus injuries (Erb’s palsy)
- Fractures and nerve damage during delivery
- Failure to respond to fetal distress
- Untreated maternal infections harming the baby
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Families may be entitled to compensation for:
- Lifetime medical and rehabilitative care
- Special education and therapy needs
- Adaptive equipment and home modifications
- Lost future income potential for the child
- Pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life
How We Handle Birth Injury Cases
- Comprehensive Review – Prenatal, labor, and neonatal records examined.
- Engage Specialists – OB/GYN and pediatric experts to identify negligence.
- Prove Long-Term Needs – Life-care planning for the child’s future.
- Fight for Justice – Holding negligent providers accountable.
Birth Injury FAQs
These FAQs are provided for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, please contact our office directly.
What’s the difference between a birth injury and a birth defect?
Injuries are caused by negligence during care; defects are usually genetic or unavoidable.
How soon will we know if there’s a birth injury?
Some are obvious at birth, others may emerge as developmental delays.
Can both mother and child have claims?
Yes — depending on the injuries sustained.
Are these cases emotionally difficult?
Yes, but we handle them with compassion and care.
How are fees handled?
On contingency — no payment unless we recover compensation.
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