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The delivery process can cause various injuries and complications for newborns. Severe birth injuries can have long-term, catastrophic consequences for a newborn’s life. When those injuries are the result of a medical provider’s carelessness or negligence, the newborn’s family can hold the medical provider accountable for the tragedy they hav...
A spinal cord epidural abscess is a rare but serious medical emergency. If the diagnosis for this condition is delayed, the consequences can be life-altering and may include permanent paralysis. At Eisenberg Winkler Jeck Schwartz Schoenhaus & Sherry, P.C., we understand the devastating impact this form of medical malpractice can have on victims...
Oxygen deprivation is one of the most serious types of birth injuries. It can cause permanent damage, resulting in death or lifelong physical and mental disabilities. If your child has injuries from oxygen deprivation at birth and you believe your physician or healthcare provider is responsible, a birth asphyxia lawyer can help you assess your lega...
General anesthesia is a vital medical tool that can be tremendously beneficial for patients undergoing surgery, but there are also risks associated with it. While most people tolerate anesthesia well, complications can occur. In some cases, those complications result from preventable medical errors. Understanding the risks and side effects, as w...
Did doctors ignore signs that your baby was in distress during labor? You might have questions about what happened and why no one acted sooner. If your child’s health suffered because a provider failed to respond, you deserve straight answers. A medical malpractice lawyer can review your records, talk to qualified experts, and explain whether you...
If you know or suspect you have a medical malpractice claim related to cerebral palsy in Pennsylvania, you need to know the statute of limitations on cerebral palsy cases. A statute of limitations is a law that imposes a deadline for taking certain types of legal action. Here’s what you need to know about how long you have to file a claim, possib...
Bringing a child into the world should be a joyful occasion filled with hope and excitement for the future. However, when birth injuries occur, they can cast a shadow over this momentous event and have far-reaching consequences for both the child and their family. These injuries may have a profound impact on every aspect of your life and that of yo...
In a medical malpractice case, damages are the losses you suffered because of a healthcare provider’s negligence. At Eisenberg Winkler Jeck Schwartz Schoenhaus & Sherry, P.C., we have experience recovering millions of dollars for victims of medical malpractice and their families. If medical malpractice harmed you, we can review your case and ...
On June 11, 2019, Jonathan Turner, 35, visited an urgent care center in Philadelphia, complaining of chest pain and accompanying cardiac symptoms. The doctor he saw there performed an EKG (which showed nothing abnormal), diagnosed him with atypical chest pain, and recommended he schedule a follow-up visit at the family practice next door in a week ...
Going into labor is an exciting moment for a family. As the due date approaches, parents eagerly anticipate the joy of finally meeting their baby. However, when labor does not progress as expected, the outcomes can be deeply distressing for both mother and child. Labor that slows or stalls puts the baby at significant risk. Timely medical interv...
