Macon Cerebral Palsy Lawyer

We all expect the doctors and nurses caring for the mother and newborn during the birthing process to behave professionally and deliver a safe birth. Most of the time, they do. However, a mistake during birth can lead to a serious brain injury for the baby, potentially resulting in cerebral palsy.

For every 1,000 births, 1.5 to 4 births result in a diagnosis of cerebral palsy (CP) around the world. Among motor disabilities, CP is the most frequently diagnosed.

If you believe the negligence of medical personnel in the delivery room led to your baby developing cerebral palsy, you have the right to hold those responsible accountable for their actions. Count on a Macon cerebral palsy lawyer to help you collect facts to prove fault in your birth injury case. Call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group at (800) 222-9529 as soon as possible.

Recognizing Cerebral Palsy

Because the symptoms of CP often do not show up until several months to a few years into the child’s life, it can be difficult for doctors to diagnose this affliction.

If you notice signs that could be related to the onset of cerebral palsy, you should mention them to your doctor as quickly as possible. Some of the symptoms of cerebral palsy in a baby include:

• Inability to hold up their head
• Random stiffness of muscles
• Cannot roll over on their own
• Has one hand that stays clenched in a fist most of the time

Once the baby reaches about six months old, they may start missing developmental milestones, such as crawling, standing, or walking. The toddler may scoot instead of crawling.

Diagnosing CP

After discussing the signs with your doctor, if they agree with your suspicions of cerebral palsy, your baby may undergo some tests to look for damage to the brain. Some of the specific tests a doctor may order include:

• Blood: The doctor may be able to spot genetic markers through the blood test that explain the onset of CP.
• Electroencephalogram (EEG): The doctor will study the electrical activity of the baby’s brain, looking for abnormal patterns.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): The doctor looks at 3D images of the baby’s brain, looking for a lesion that could indicate brain damage that explains the onset of cerebral palsy.
• Ultrasound: The doctor will create low-resolution images of the brain; because this test can be performed on an infant, the results can help to see how the brain of the baby is changing over time.

Through the tests, doctors may find that the baby has CP. The doctor also may be able to rule out cerebral palsy based on the results of the tests. They will then begin looking for other causes of the symptoms.

Counting on a Birth Injury Lawyer

If you have questions about your ability to bring a lawsuit on behalf of your baby, contact the Birth Injury Lawyers Group at (800) 222-9529 for a free consultation. With us on your side, you can hold the medical personnel who caused the injury to your baby responsible for their actions, hopefully helping others to avoid suffering an injury that leads to a CP diagnosis.

How an Attorney Can Help in Your Child’s Cerebral Palsy Case

When you hire a Macon cerebral palsy lawyer to help with your case, you will receive a number of benefits.

Proving Who Was at Fault

During the birth, the parents of the baby have a lot of things on their minds. They are hoping for a healthy birth, and they are also supporting each other. So they may not be able to see everything that is going on in the delivery room.

They also might not recognize when a doctor or nurse makes a mistake that could lead to an injury and a CP diagnosis in the future.

We will interview those who were present in the delivery room, as well as studying the medical records, giving us insight into exactly what happened during the birth and into who is responsible for the injury.

Dealing With the Doctor’s Insurer

Your attorney will be able to negotiate with the malpractice insurance company on your behalf, leaving you time to take care of the baby and your family.

Adjusters for insurance companies have certain techniques they use with victims in cases like this. As your representative, we know how to counteract those techniques.

Representing You in Court

Should the insurance company refuse to come to a fair settlement during the negotiation phase, we will represent your interests in court. We are ready to stand by your side in a trial.

Meeting Deadlines

Each state, including Georgia, has specific deadlines to follow for filing a lawsuit in a birth injury case. Your lawyer will be able to keep you on track, ensuring you do not miss any deadlines.

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Let Us Guide You Through the Process

When you hire the Birth Injury Lawyers Group, we will work tirelessly on your behalf. We will help you understand how the process of bringing a lawsuit in a cerebral palsy case works, including the steps required during negotiations with the insurance company and with potentially going to trial.

As a victim in a case of negligence, you have the right to seek damages for your baby’s medical bills, out-of-pocket costs, and pain and suffering. You also may be able to receive an award for your family’s emotional trauma related to the injury.

A Macon cerebral palsy lawyer will study the facts in your case, helping to figure out exactly who was responsible for the injury your baby suffered. Contact us at (800) 222-9529 today for a free case review. We will begin working on your behalf as soon as you hire us. We work on a contingency fee basis, so there are no upfront fees you will need to pay.

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