Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a brain injury
caused by intrapartum asphyxia – when a baby's brain does not receive enough oxygen and blood in uterus and just after delivery. HIE is the leading cause of infant death in the U.S. and a leading cause of physical and mental impairments.
Twenty out of every 1,000 full-term babies will be affected by HIE. Sixty percent of all premature babies will be injured by HIE.
As an experienced birth injury lawyer, Alvin F. de Levie knows how debilitating HEI can be on children and families. He will help your family obtain the compensation needed to care for your child today and tomorrow.
Alvin F. de Levie & Associates represents families throughout Pennsylvania whose children have experienced birth injuries like HIE due to medical malpractice.
WHAT CAUSED MY CHILD'S HEI?
HEI can be prevented through diligent medical monitoring and treatment. Because the most common cause of HEI is oxygen deprivation, your OB/GYN should be monitoring you for medical conditions or complications that could lead to asphyxia, including:
Low blood oxygen levels
Intrapartum hemorrhages
Placental abruption
Umbilical cord complications
Cardiac issues
Maternal hypotension
Other stressors during labor and delivery that result in oxygen deprivation
Fetal stroke is another common cause of HEI. OB/GYNs should be on the lookout for causes or fetal stroke, including:
Low maternal blood pressure
High maternal blood pressure
Maternal infections
Blood clotting problems
Poor placenta blood flow
WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?
If you experienced any of the above signs or causes of HEI, and your medical provider did not take adequate steps to protect your infant, you have the right to pursue compensation for your child's current and future medical needs, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of future earnings, and pain and suffering.
GET THE LEGAL HELP YOUR FAMILY NEEDS
Attorney Alvin F. de Levie
is committed to helping families through difficult times. When you come to our firm, Mr. Levie and his dedicated staff will sit down with you, review your situation and advise you of your rights during a free consultation. If you have a claim, Mr. Levie will personally represent you during every stage of your claim. Together, we will get your family the compensation you deserve.
To schedule a free consultation, call 215-696-3900 or contact us online. We have offices located throughout the state in Philadelphia and State College.
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OVER 30 YEARS OF ADVOCATING FOR CATASTROPHIC INJURY VICTIMS IN PENNSYLVANIA
There's no need to worry about the legal fee or cost of your case. Alvin will schedule free initial consultations
at your convenience. Alvin F. de Levie has offices in Philadelphia and State College, allowing him to cover the entirety of the state. His team of experts helps with a variety of catastrophic injury cases, ranging from motor vehicle accidents, severe burn injuries, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, long-term organ damage, or permanent disabilities like hearing loss.
"I am personally attentive to your legal needs and will be your lawyer throughout the legal process. I have secured million-dollar and multi-million-dollar jury verdicts
and settlements financial compensation for accident victims who have suffered significant damages and for families that have lost loved ones due to the negligence of other people, public entities, and corporations."
AWARD WINNING REPRESENTATION
When you are injured in a truck accident or car accident, for instance, bills start piling up. Medical expenses, insurance issues, time off from work to recover are all new challenges you and your family face when you are the victim of a catastrophic personal injury. Alvin F. de Levie understands these issues and will fight tirelessly to obtain the justice and compensation you deserve.
Alvin F. de Levie has more than 35 years of experience fighting for his clients. A leader throughout Pennsylvania, he is an advocate forvictims of injuries and medical malpractice. He is a trusted legal advisor who can help anyone in need.
Having apersonal injury attorney
by your side can make all the difference in the world. If you find yourself injured due to someone else's negligence, the best thing you can do is hire an experienced attorney who will fight for your medical condition and the justice you deserve.
A major perk of hiring our firm is reliable, personalized service. Very few other personal injury law firms can provide you with the caliber of experienced catastrophic injury attorney
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