What is a certificate of merit and do I need one to pursue a birth injury lawsuit in Philadelphia?

When a patient sustains an injury due to medical negligence, they do not automatically have a right to file a lawsuit against the medical professional or the healthcare institution. According to the Pennsylvania Code, a plaintiff must first meet the pre-suit qualification standards in order to file a lawsuit. They must first obtain a certificate of merit to file a medical negligence lawsuit. This also applies to birth injuries. If you want to file a birth injury lawsuit, you will first have to obtain a certificate of merit that complies with the standards for informed consent. These include: 1. Informed consent: You must have your allegation of medical malpractice certified by an appropriate professional 2. Medical negligence: If your allegation involves an element of medical negligence, a licensed professional must verify that the actions of the healthcare professional were outside acceptable standards in Philadelphia. Work with an experienced Neonatal birth trauma attorney in Philadelphia, PA from our law firm and obtain a certificate of merit for your birth injury claim. We will handle every aspect of the claims process to ensure that you meet the requirements of the law as well as to improve your chances of successfully recovering compensation.

Do I need a Philadelphia birth injury lawyer for a birth injury claim?

Yes. Birth injury cases tend to be more complicated than many other types of liability claims. Even what seems to be a straightforward case can end up taking a complicated turn. You shouldn’t risk your case by going on your own. You should instead get in touch with van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim to schedule a free consultation with an experienced neonatal birth trauma attorney in Philadelphia, PA. Our team is available to review your case for free. We can help you determine whether your case meets the standards for medical negligence in Pennsylvania. We work on a contingency fee basis. That means that we won’t ask you to pay anything upfront. Our fee is a percentage of the compensation we recover on your behalf. You can therefore access high-quality legal services without worrying about the costs. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and take that first and important step to protect your rights.

Philadelphia Birth Injury Lawyer

Neonatal Birth Trauma Attorney in Philadelphia Seeks Compensation on Behalf of Clients in Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and Throughout Pennsylvania

Child birth is meant to be a happy time. However, it can turn into a devastating and heartbreaking experience when your child sustains an injury as a result of the negligence of the healthcare professionals that were meant to take care of both you and your child. The saddest part is that your child’s life and future may be affected by the injury forever. Fortunately, you can seek financial recovery as well as justice on behalf of your child with the help of an experienced Philadelphia birth injury lawyer from our law firm.

At van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim, we are committed to providing high-quality legal services to the injured. We offer compassionate yet aggressive legal representation to recover compensation on behalf of the injured. We will fight to recover full compensation on behalf of you and your child. Contact our law firm to schedule a free consultation with an experienced neonatal birth trauma attorney in Philadelphia, PA.

Types of Birth Injuries That an Experienced Philadelphia Birth Injury Lawyer at van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim Can Help With

While childbirth is an exhausting and painful experience, it often results in great joy. However, child birth doesn’t always go as planned. Unexpected problems can occur. There are times when these problems are a result of the negligence of healthcare professionals. Some examples of common birth injuries that can occur as a result of negligent medical professionals include:

Brain damage
Kernicterus
Dystocia
Tissue injuries
Infections
And many more

Our attorneys have worked on complex birth injury cases and successfully recovered compensation on behalf of our clients. No matter what the nature of the birth injury your child has suffered, we will work to hold the responsible parties accountable and fight to recover full compensation on behalf of you and your child. We will fight for justice and to ensure that similar mistakes are not repeated.

Common Causes of Birth Injuries in Philadelphia

Birth injuries can occur as a result of either omitted or committed acts by healthcare professionals. Not all birth injury cases are a result of the negligence that occurs during the actual child birth. Negligence may begin a long time before the labor and delivery of the child. Some examples of causes of birth injuries our team has dealt with include:

Missed diagnosis of conditions during prenatal care
Delaying of vaginal deliveries
Poorly executed or delayed C-sections
Inadequate monitoring of maternal heartbeat
Failure to monitor complications resulting from anesthesia
Errors during assisted vaginal deliveries

At van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim, we are experienced in handling birth injury cases. We will investigate your case to determine the cause of the injury and who ought to be held liable. Contact us now to work with an experienced Philadelphia birth injury lawyer.

Contact van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim to Consult with an Experienced Neonatal Birth Trauma Attorney in Philadelphia, PA

A birth injury can have a devastating impact. Schedule an appointment for a free consultation with an experienced neonatal birth trauma attorney in Philadelphia, PA from van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim. We offer you the opportunity to talk to an experienced attorney about what happened. With the help of our experienced attorneys, you can figure out whether you have a legitimate birth injury case and how best to pursue it.

We understand how devastating birth injuries can be. You don’t have to make an immediate decision after speaking to us. We are here to provide support and guidance with no obligations attached. Contact us today to learn more about your case and how we can help.

When a patient sustains an injury due to medical negligence, they do not automatically have a right to file a lawsuit against the medical professional or the healthcare institution. According to the Pennsylvania Code, a plaintiff must first meet the pre-suit qualification standards in order to file a lawsuit. They must first obtain a certificate of merit to file a medical negligence lawsuit.
This also applies to birth injuries. If you want to file a birth injury lawsuit, you will first have to obtain a certificate of merit that complies with the standards for informed consent. These include:
1. Informed consent: You must have your allegation of medical malpractice certified by an appropriate professional
2. Medical negligence: If your allegation involves an element of medical negligence, a licensed professional must verify that the actions of the healthcare professional were outside acceptable standards in Philadelphia.
Work with an experienced Neonatal birth trauma attorney in Philadelphia, PA from our law firm and obtain a certificate of merit for your birth injury claim. We will handle every aspect of the claims process to ensure that you meet the requirements of the law as well as to improve your chances of successfully recovering compensation.
Yes. Birth injury cases tend to be more complicated than many other types of liability claims. Even what seems to be a straightforward case can end up taking a complicated turn. You shouldn’t risk your case by going on your own. You should instead get in touch with van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim to schedule a free consultation with an experienced neonatal birth trauma attorney in Philadelphia, PA. Our team is available to review your case for free. We can help you determine whether your case meets the standards for medical negligence in Pennsylvania.
We work on a contingency fee basis. That means that we won’t ask you to pay anything upfront. Our fee is a percentage of the compensation we recover on your behalf. You can therefore access high-quality legal services without worrying about the costs.
Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and take that first and important step to protect your rights.

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