At Sokolove Law, our Philadelphia birth injury lawyers have decades of experience handling medical malpractice cases and holding negligent health care professionals accountable for the harm they caused.
We’ve recovered over $917 Million for the families of injured children nationwide. Find out if you may be able to seek justice on your child’s behalf through the birth injury lawsuit process.
Why Choose Sokolove Law as Your Philadelphia Birth Injury Law Firm?
Since 1979, Sokolove Law has fought for families impacted by birth injuries — and we’ve recovered more than $917 Million on their behalf.
Our birth injury lawyers in Philadelphia have the resources and skills needed to investigate the cause of your child’s injury and hold negligent health care professionals accountable.
There are no upfront fees or out-of-pocket costs to work with our Philadelphia birth injury lawyers. We only get paid if you do, so there’s no financial risk to taking legal action.
Additionally, we have registered nurses on staff who can listen to your story and answer any questions you may have.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Call (800) 995-1212 now to see if we may be able to help your family. It costs nothing to speak with us.
Untreated jaundice, which can lead to kernicterus, a form of brain damage from a buildup of bilirubin
If your child suffered a birth injury, it may have been caused by a medical professional’s error or their failure to properly respond to a situation.
We can help you determine if malpractice or negligence may have occurred. Call (800) 995-1212 now to speak with our compassionate team.
Examples of Medical Malpractice & Birth Injuries
When a doctor or health care provider fails to follow accepted standards of care or makes a mistake, they can cause harm to a child, which is known as medical malpractice.
While there are different causes of birth injuries, many of these injuries are unfortunately caused by preventable medical errors.
Medical mistakes that can result in birth injuries include not:
Accurately interpreting X-rays
Performing a necessary C-section
Properly monitoring the baby during labor and delivery
Responding to signs of fetal distress
Using medical instruments like forceps or vacuum extractors correctly during delivery
At Sokolove Law, we have a team of registered nurses on staff with decades of labor and delivery experience. They can help parents understand if medical malpractice or negligence may be responsible for their child’s condition.
“What I’ve learned from working in the hospital is what is supposed to happen during a normal delivery. It helps me spot the red flags or situations that could potentially cause an injury to a child or mother.” – Kristin Proctor, Registered Nurse with Sokolove Law
How a Birth Injury Lawyer in Philadelphia Can Help
As a national birth injury law firm, Sokolove Law has decades of experience helping parents across the country pursue compensation for their child’s birth injuries.
If you have a case, our lawyers will handle every step of the legal process for you, so you can focus on your family.
Our birth injury attorneys in Philadelphia can:
Determine if you may be able to take legal action during a free case review
Investigate your child’s injury and gather evidence to prove it could have been prevented
Negotiate a birth injury settlement with the defendants
Fight on your behalf in court before a judge and jury if a settlement isn’t reached
Working with an experienced Philadelphia birth injury attorney can help level the playing field against the hospitals, insurance companies, and doctors that may be standing between you and the justice your child deserves.
Let us handle the legal legwork for you and pursue compensation for your child’s care. Call (800) 995-1212 now to get started.
Our Past Philadelphia Birth Injury Settlements
At Sokolove Law, we’ve recovered over $917 Million in birth injury compensation for families across the country, including those in Philadelphia.
$8.9 Million for a Philadelphia child who developed CP due to a birth injury
$2.75 Million to the family of a child with Erb’s palsy
$1.5 Million for a Philadelphia child with an arm fracture and brachial plexus palsy from birth
Settlement and verdict amounts are determined by various factors, including the severity of a child’s birth injury, current and future medical expenses, and other related expenses.
“After a traumatic birth, our daughter faces numerous issues, and I can't work as I need to care for her. Sokolove Law stepped in and helped us fight for justice. With their help, we can breathe a little easier, knowing our daughter's needs will be met.” – Sokolove Law Birth Injury Client
While there's no guarantee of compensation from a lawsuit, our Philadelphia birth injury lawyers will fight for the most compensation possible in your case.
Let Our Birth Injury Attorneys in Philadelphia Fight for Your Family
At Sokolove Law, we know the confusion and hardship that can follow an unexpected injury, particularly when it’s your child who’s been hurt.
Every Philadelphia birth injury attorney on our team has the resources and skills necessary to stand up for your family and pursue the compensation your child deserves.
Our birth injury attorneys in Philadelphia have:
Over 40 years of experience
A proven track record of success, with over $917 Million in birth injury results
Registered nurses on staff who can answer any questions you may have
No costs for legal services unless we secure compensation for you
Your family matters to us, and we are here to fight on your behalf. Call (800) 995-1212 now or fill out our contact form for a free case review.
161 Washington Street, Suite 940
Conshohocken, PA 19428
Philadelphia Birth Injury Attorney FAQs
What is the average payout for a birth injury?
The average birth injury payout is nearly $1 Million, according to The Doctors Company.
Many of our birth injury cases have resulted in families receiving millions of dollars, which can help pay for therapy, medicine, surgery, home accommodations, and other expenses.
Various factors can determine the value of a potential birth injury payout, though there’s never a guarantee of success.
Who can a Philadelphia birth injury attorney help?
A Philadelphia birth injury attorney may be able to help you if:
Your child suffered an injury before, during, or shortly after being born
Their injury was the result of a preventable medical error
Find out if you have a case now for free by calling (800) 995-1212 now.
How much does a birth injury attorney in Philadelphia charge?
At Sokolove Law, there are no hourly fees or out-of-pocket costs to work with our Philadelphia birth injury attorneys.
We work on a contingency-fee basis, which means we only get paid if your case results in compensation.
Call (800) 995-1212 now to see if our Philadelphia birth injury attorneys can help your family.
What are birth injuries due to negligence?
Birth injuries due to negligence are preventable injuries caused by a medical professional’s mistake.
Philadelphia birth injuries that may be caused by medical negligence or malpractice include:
Injuries related to the use of forceps or vacuum extraction
Intracranial hemorrhages
Jaundice and kernicterus
Nerve damage
Skull fractures or bone fractures
Spinal cord injuries
Stillbirths and death
Umbilical cord strangulation
Call (800) 995-1212 now for free help determining if negligence or malpractice may have played a role in your child's injury.
What is the statute of limitations on birth injuries in PA?
You only have a limited amount of time to file a Philadelphia birth injury lawsuit due to state laws known as the statute of limitations, depending on when you discovered your child’s injury.
Once this deadline passes, you won’t be able to sue for a birth injury again.
List of Philadelphia Hospitals and Their Safety Grades
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is a letter grade that scores hospitals based on how well they protect patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections.
When compared to an A-rated hospital, your chance of dying increases by 35% in a B-rated hospital and 88% in a C-rated hospital. This research was conducted at the Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Chestnut Hill Hospital
8835 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Hospital Safety Grade: C
Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia
5501 Old York Road
Philadelphia, PA 19141
Hospital Safety Grade: B
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Hospital Safety Grade: B
Jefferson Frankford
4900 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Hospital Safety Grade: B
Nazareth Hospital
2601 Holme Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19152
Hospital Safety Grade: C
Pennsylvania Hospital
800 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Hospital Safety Grade: C
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
51 N 39th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Hospital Safety Grade: A
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
5800 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Hospital Safety Grade: A
Temple University Hospital - Main Campus
3401 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Hospital Safety Grade: B
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
111 South 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Hospital Safety Grade: B
Ready to see if you qualify for financial compensation?
Ricky A. LeBlanc is the Managing Attorney at Sokolove Law. As Managing Attorney, Ricky is responsible for all communications with prospective clients and, along with his team of paralegals and case managers, review all potential cases.
