Expectant mothers in Pennsylvania often look forward to meeting their new babies and welcoming them into the world with great anticipation. Many mothers also consider the labor and delivery process with a degree of trepidation because of fears of the pain that they might experience. While mothers might worry about the pain involved with childbirth, […]
Most first-time expectant mothers are both excited and fearful about giving birth. It is common for pregnant women to be afraid of the pain that they might experience during childbirth. While the pain involved with labor and delivery is well understood, many new mothers are unaware of the risk of maternal birth injuries. Depending on […]
During labor and delivery in Pennsylvania, any number of things can go wrong. When the labor and delivery staff fail to take appropriate care during childbirth, either the mother or infant can suffer injuries and harm. One type of complication that can be caused by birth trauma is a condition called facial nerve palsy, which […]
Many Pennsylvanians go to their doctors’ offices, hospitals, or medical facilities to seek treatment for their medical conditions and injuries each year. While most doctors and other healthcare providers are competent professionals, some fail to meet the expected standard of care and negligently cause serious injuries or patient deaths. Medical mistakes are much more common […]
One category of compensatory damages that might be recoverable in Pennsylvania negligence claims is pain and suffering. Your potential pain and suffering damages include the non-economic losses you have suffered in your accident because of the defendant’s negligent or wrongful actions. The value of your pain and suffering damages will depend on multiple factors, including […]