Levittown Birth Injury Lawyer

If your child suffered a birth injury, you are probably dealing with fear, grief, and questions that no parent should ever have to face. A Levittown birth injury lawyer at Wapner Newman is here to help you pursue answers and the compensation your family deserves.

We represent families throughout Bucks County and the greater Philadelphia region who have been harmed by medical negligence during labor and delivery.

Birth injuries can have lifelong consequences for children and their families. When those injuries result from a doctor's, nurse's, or hospital's failure to meet the standard of care, accountability matters. Our team has spent decades fighting for families like yours, and we are ready to stand by your side.

Call us today at (215) 569-0900 for a free consultation. There is no fee unless we win.

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What Is a Birth Injury?

A birth injury is any harm that occurs to a baby or mother before, during, or shortly after delivery. These injuries range from minor and temporary to severe and permanent. When a birth injury is caused by a medical professional's failure to act with reasonable care, it may form the basis for a medical malpractice claim.

Not every difficult birth outcome is malpractice. But when doctors, nurses, midwives, or hospital staff deviate from accepted medical standards and that deviation causes harm, families have the right to seek justice. Our Levittown birth injury attorneys carefully review every detail of your child's care to determine what happened and who is responsible.

Common birth injuries we handle include:

If your child was diagnosed with any of these conditions, or with another injury you suspect was connected to their birth, our team wants to hear your story.

How Do You Know If Your Child Has a Birth Injury Claim?

You may have a valid claim if a healthcare provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care during your pregnancy, labor, or delivery, and that failure caused your child's injury. Because birth injury cases involve complex medical and legal questions, an early review by a qualified attorney is critical.

At Wapner Newman, our Levittown birth injury lawyers work with leading medical professionals to review prenatal records, labor and delivery notes, fetal heart rate monitoring strips, and all other relevant documentation. This investigation allows us to build a clear picture of whether negligence occurred.

Warning signs that may indicate a preventable birth injury include an unexpectedly low Apgar score at birth, an emergency C-section that was delayed, use of forceps or a vacuum extractor that was unnecessary or misapplied, failure to detect or respond to signs of fetal distress, or a diagnosis of cerebral palsy, HIE, or Erb's palsy in your newborn.

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Why Choose Wapner Newman for Your Birth Injury Case?

Our Philadelphia-based firm has been advocating for injured people and their families for more than 40 years. We know what it takes to hold hospitals and physicians accountable, and we have the track record to prove it.

Here is what sets our team apart:

Decades of Medical Malpractice Experience

Birth injury cases are among the most technically demanding in personal injury law. They require a deep understanding of obstetric medicine, neonatal care, and hospital protocols. Our attorneys have spent decades handling medical malpractice cases, including birth injuries, giving us the institutional knowledge your family needs on its side.

Proven Results for Our Clients

We have won millions of dollars for clients across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Our verdicts and settlements include a $16 million recovery for a pedestrian hit by an impaired driver and a $5.4 million recovery for the family of a fatally injured burn victim, among many others. We pursue maximum compensation in every case we take.

No Upfront Costs, Ever

We handle birth injury cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing up front and owe no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. We believe every family deserves access to experienced legal representation, regardless of their financial situation.

True Client-Centered Service

When you work with our firm, you will never feel like a case number. We keep our clients fully informed, answer every question, and treat every family with the compassion and respect they deserve.

From your first consultation at our office, conveniently accessible to families throughout Bucks County and across the Philadelphia metro area, through every step of the legal process, we are with you.

What Compensation Can a Levittown Birth Injury Lawyer Help You Recover?

A successful birth injury claim can provide compensation for the full scope of your child's losses, including future needs. The damages available in a Pennsylvania birth injury case depend on the severity of the injury and its long-term impact on your child and family.

Recoverable damages may include past and future medical expenses such as surgeries, therapies, and hospitalizations; ongoing and lifetime care costs for children with permanent disabilities; costs of adaptive equipment, home modifications, and specialized education; lost earning capacity for a child whose injury will affect their ability to work as an adult; pain and suffering; and loss of enjoyment of life.

In cases involving especially reckless or willful conduct, Pennsylvania courts may also award punitive damages. Our Levittown birth injury lawyers will assess every category of harm your family has experienced to build the strongest possible case for your compensation.

Understanding Pennsylvania's Medical Malpractice Laws

Pennsylvania's Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act governs medical malpractice claims in the state, including birth injury cases.

Under Pennsylvania's MCARE Act, plaintiffs generally have two years from the date they knew or should have known of the injury to file a claim. However, for children, Pennsylvania law provides a special rule: the statute of limitations does not begin to run until the child's 18th birthday, giving families until the child turns 20 to file.

Pennsylvania also requires that malpractice claims be supported by a certificate of merit, which is a statement from a medical professional confirming that the care provided deviated from accepted standards. Our attorneys handle this process on your behalf, working with qualified medical reviewers to fulfill all legal requirements.

Even though Pennsylvania law gives families more time to file a birth injury claim than a standard malpractice case, waiting too long can affect the strength of your case. Medical records become harder to obtain, witnesses' memories fade, and evidence can be lost. We encourage families to reach out as soon as possible.

Serving Families in Levittown and Throughout Bucks County

Levittown was built as a community designed for families, and the families who live here today deserve an attorney who is as committed to this community as they are. Our firm serves clients throughout Bucks County and lower Bucks County, including families from Levittown, Bristol, Fairless Hills, and nearby areas who need experienced legal representation after a birth injury.

Birth injuries at local hospitals and medical facilities can and do happen. When they do, our team is prepared to pursue justice through negotiation or, if necessary, litigation.

We are familiar with the medical community, the court system in Bucks County, and the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, giving us a meaningful advantage in handling your case wherever it proceeds.

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What Should You Do If You Suspect a Birth Injury?

The most important step is to consult with a birth injury attorney as soon as possible. Early action allows your legal team to preserve evidence, request medical records before they are altered or lost, and begin the process of identifying what went wrong.

In the meantime, preserve everything. Keep all medical records, hospital discharge paperwork, bills, and correspondence in a safe place. Do not sign any documents from the hospital or its insurance company without speaking to an attorney first. Insurance representatives may attempt to resolve your claim quickly and for far less than your family actually needs.

You do not need to have all the answers before calling us. Many families come to us simply knowing that something went wrong. Our job is to find out what happened and help you decide on the right path forward.

FAQs about Levittown Birth Injury Claims

We know you have questions. Here are answers to some of the most common questions families ask when they contact us about a potential birth injury claim.

How long do I have to file a birth injury lawsuit in Pennsylvania?

In most Pennsylvania medical malpractice cases, families have two years from the date the injury was discovered to file a claim. For minors, the statute of limitations is typically tolled, or paused, until the child turns 18, meaning a claim can be filed until the child's 20th birthday.

Because rules vary based on the facts of your case, speaking with an attorney promptly is always the right approach.

What is the difference between a birth injury and a birth defect?

A birth defect typically refers to a condition that develops during pregnancy due to genetic or environmental factors, usually before labor begins. A birth injury occurs during labor, delivery, or the immediate newborn period and is caused by a physical event, often including medical error.

While some conditions overlap, birth injuries that result from provider negligence may give rise to a malpractice claim, whereas birth defects generally do not.

Can I file a claim if my child was not diagnosed until years after birth?

Yes. Some birth injuries, including certain forms of cerebral palsy or developmental delays linked to oxygen deprivation, may not be formally diagnosed for months or even years.

Pennsylvania's discovery rule allows the statute of limitations to begin running from the time you knew, or reasonably should have known, of the connection between the injury and potential negligence. Our attorneys can evaluate your specific timeline during a free consultation.

What does it cost to hire a birth injury lawyer at Wapner Newman?

Nothing up front. We handle birth injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if we recover compensation for your family. There are no out-of-pocket costs to begin working with us. You can schedule a free, confidential consultation to discuss your case with no obligation.

Will my birth injury case go to trial?

Many birth injury cases are resolved through negotiation before reaching trial. However, insurance companies and hospital systems are more likely to offer fair settlements when they know your attorney is prepared to take the case to court. Our litigation team is fully prepared to try cases when that is what your family's situation requires.

Can both parents file a birth injury claim?

In Pennsylvania, a birth injury lawsuit is typically filed on behalf of the injured child, often through a parent or legal guardian who acts as the child's representative. Parents may also have independent claims for emotional distress, medical expenses they have paid, and other losses. Our attorneys will explain all available claims during your consultation.

What types of medical providers can be held responsible for a birth injury?

Liability in a birth injury case can extend to obstetricians and OB-GYN physicians, labor and delivery nurses, midwives, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and the hospital or birthing facility itself. In some cases, multiple parties share responsibility. Our attorneys conduct thorough investigations to identify every party whose negligence contributed to your child's injury.

Contact a Levittown Birth Injury Lawyer at Wapner Newman Today

Your child deserves every possible opportunity, and your family deserves answers. If you believe a medical provider's negligence caused your child's birth injury, do not wait to get the help you need. At Wapner Newman, our team of experienced birth injury attorneys is ready to stand in your corner, fight for your family, and pursue the compensation that will help your child live their fullest life.

We serve families in Levittown, Bucks County, Philadelphia, and throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Our consultations are free, confidential, and come with no obligation to hire us. We only get paid when we win for you.

Call us today at (215) 569-0900 or toll-free at 800-529-6600 to schedule your free consultation. Your fight is our fight.

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