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Birth Injury
By Jason Matzus | Founder, Matzus Law, LLC
Few moments in life are more anticipated than the birth of a child. It should be a time of joy and celebration — not fear, confusion, or heartbreak. When a birth injury occurs because a healthcare provider made a careless mistake, the impact can be life-changing for both the child and the family.
As a Pittsburgh birth injury attorney, I’ve spent over two decades helping families navigate these difficult situations. I know how overwhelming it can feel to face medical uncertainty, mounting bills, and questions about your child’s future. My role is to uncover what went wrong, hold negligent providers accountable, and fight for the financial resources your family needs to move forward.
A birth injury is physical trauma or a medical condition that occurs during pregnancy, labor, or delivery — often because of complications that weren’t handled properly. Sometimes, these injuries happen to the baby; sometimes, they affect the mother.
While not every poor outcome is malpractice, many birth injuries could have been prevented if providers had followed the accepted standard of care. That’s where I come in.
Some of the most serious birth injury cases I handle involve:
Birth Injuries to Mothers
Negligent care during delivery can also injure mothers. I’ve represented women who suffered:
These injuries can be physically devastating and emotionally traumatic — and they deserve to be taken seriously.
Tell us what happened. Just call to us.
Some injuries happen because of unavoidable complications. But others occur because providers failed to act with the care the situation demanded. Common examples include:
If you or your child has been harmed, your family may be entitled to recover compensation for:
My goal is always the same — to get you the maximum recovery possible while offering the compassion and understanding you need during such a personal fight.
Q: Who can be held responsible for a birth injury? A: Depending on the case, it could be an OB/GYN, anesthesiologist, nurse, midwife, hospital, clinic, or private practice. We look at both individual negligence and institutional failures, such as poor hiring or supervision.
Q: How long do I have to file a claim? A: In Pennsylvania, the general rule is two years from when you knew (or should have known) the injury was caused by negligence — with some exceptions for children and certain circumstances. These deadlines can be complex, so the sooner we talk, the better.
Q: Do birth injury cases take a long time? A: They can. These cases often require extensive medical review, expert testimony, and careful documentation. My team moves quickly to investigate while ensuring every detail is backed by solid evidence.
Q: Will I have to pay anything upfront? A: No. I work on a contingency fee — meaning you owe nothing unless we win your case.
Q: What if my child’s injury wasn’t noticed right away? A: Many birth injuries become apparent only months or years later. You may still have a valid claim. That’s why it’s important to get a legal review as soon as you suspect something may be wrong.
If your family is living with the consequences of a preventable birth injury, I want you to know you’re not alone. I’m here to listen, to investigate, and to fight for your right to answers, justice, and a more secure future.
Do not wait another day to talk to a Pittsburgh birth injury lawyer about pursuing accountability from negligent medical professionals who carelessly harmed you or your child. Contact Matzus Law, LLC today for a free, no-obligation consultation to learn more about the process of pursuing a legal claim for the compensation that you and your family deserve.
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