Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders caused by damage to certain areas of the brain, which affect movement and posture. The condition is usually diagnosed at a young age through a series of tests involving thorough medical background checks of both mother and child, assessment of a child’s reflexes and motor skills, and CT scans and MRIs. During the diagnostic process, a doctor is determining whether or not the child has unusual muscle tone, slow developmental skills, abnormal posture, and other early symptoms of cerebral palsy.
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Cerebral palsy is the name given to a group of disorders that affect muscle control. The majority of cases of cerebral palsy are caused by hindered development of the brain while the baby is still in the womb. However, some experts estimate that as many as 20 percent of all cerebral palsy cases are the direct result of an injury during or shortly after birth. While medical mistakes are often unintentional, the consequences are no less devastating for victims and their families.
If you feel your child’s cerebral palsy may have resulted from a doctor or other healthcare professional’s negligence or wrongdoing, you should understand that you have legal rights and options. Please contact us today for a FREE consultation with a caring medical malpractice attorney who can help ensure your rights are protected. You may be able to recover compensation for your family’s suffering, medical expenses, and more.
Most children with cerebral palsy develop it while they are still in the womb. Medical experts have yet to fully understand the role of genetics in the development of cerebral palsy. However, they are aware of certain factors that could contribute to a baby being born with the condition, including:
Cerebral palsy can be caused by injuries sustained during the delivery process. Birth injuries are often preventable. Still, medical mistakes do happen. Common medical mistakes that could cause a child to develop cerebral palsy include failure to recognize signs of fetal distress, excessive use of force during delivery, and more
If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and you feel it may be a result of medical malpractice, please contact us today for a FREE consultation with an attorney who has extensive experience litigating cerebral palsy malpractice cases. We can evaluate your case to determine if medical negligence or malpractice was a contributing factor to your child’s condition. If it was, we can help you get the closure and compensation you and your family deserve.
Jeff Brody has extensive experience involving cerebral palsy and can help determine if your child's cerebral palsy was caused by medical malpractice.