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Did a Pennsylvania Doctor's Malpractice Cause Birth Defects?

Birth Defects killed 129.8 out of every 100,000 babies born in Pennsylvania in 2001. In that year in Pennsylvania, infant mortality rate due to birth defects accounted for 18% of all infant deaths.

Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys have over two decades of experience handling Medical Malpractice cases.

Previous verdicts and settlements include a number of child malpractice cases. In order for a Weitz & Luxenberg attorney to review your case for free, fill out the form below and you will receive an answer as soon as your case can be evaluated.

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 % infant deaths: 2001
180.5 154 136 120.6 140.4 129.8 18


To avoid losing the ability to pursue your case due to statute of limitations, you must submit your inquiry as soon as possible. Litigation may be the only way to receive the damages to which you may be entitled, such as medical and health care bills, lost or diminished wages, and financial compensation to family in the case of death.


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Data Collected from:
National Center for Health Statistics.
Retrieved June 29th, 2005 from the March of Dimes.


see also:

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