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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A baby received negligent care leading to severe brain damage and requiring part of her arm to be amputated. Other law firms reviewed and rejected the girl’s case because they could not understand or figure out what happened to the girl. Our affiliated law firm skillfully analyzed the facts and explained the factually compelling narrative, which was backed up by the best expert witnesses available.
Jury found that failure of obstetrician to diagnose placental abruption was responsible for a child’s cerebral palsy. The baby was suffering lack of oxygen and thus cesarean section was necessary to rescue the baby. The missed diagnosis caused devastating delay of the c-section.
Cerebral palsy is a term for a family of neurological disorders marked by poor balance, coordination, and/or motor skills. Though most cases are congenital, cerebral palsy can also be caused by damage to the brain during or shortly after birth. Sadly, this damage is often caused by preventable physician mistakes.
If you feel your child developed cerebral palsy as the result of a medical error, you may be entitled to recover damages for medical care and more. Please contact us today for a FREE consultation with an experienced attorney who can answer your questions and inform you of your legal rights and options.
Both mother and child are extremely vulnerable during the birthing process. When doctors, nurses, or other healthcare professionals make mistakes – regardless of intent – the consequences can be devastating. One of those consequences is cerebral palsy. Errors made during the delivery that could cause a child to develop cerebral palsy include:
Victims of medical malpractice have certain legal rights, including the right to recover compensation for their losses and suffering. Cerebral palsy is a permanent condition that often requires lifelong medical care and treatment. Consequently, the costs associated with caring for a child with the condition are, for most families, overwhelming.
You may not have to bear the costs alone. If you feel your child’s cerebral palsy was caused by medical malpractice, please contact us today for a FREE consultation with an attorney who has extensive experience with cerebral palsy lawsuits. We can thoroughly examine your case with the help of medical experts to determine if your child’s cerebral palsy was caused by malpractice and help you recover compensation for your family’s pain, suffering, past and future medical expenses, and more.
Jeff Brody has extensive experience involving cerebral palsy and can help determine if your child's cerebral palsy was caused by medical malpractice.