Your gastrointestinal tract is a continuous system in your body that allows food to flow from your mouth all the way into your bowel. When the bowel is perforated, it is a major medical emergency because the material inside the bowel is then allowed to enter into the abdominal cavity. This can cause an infection known as peritonitis. At the Weitz Firm, Philadelphia bowel perforation lawyer Eric Weitz wants to make sure you get the compensation you deserve.