Cerebral palsy is a common cause of motor function problems in newborns. A medical professional may diagnose a child with cerebral palsy if:
- The child has suffered damage to the neurological system that results in impaired motor function.
- The child’s motor function impairment originates in the brain, not some other source that may affect the nervous system.
- The child’s neurological condition is not degenerative—that is, the impairment remains, but does not get worse over time.
- The symptoms indicative of cerebral palsy do not fully disappear with therapy over the course of time. In other words, the impairment has a certain level of permanence.
In most cases, the injury that led your child to develop cerebral palsy occurs before, during, or shortly after labor. In some cases, the injury can be due to wrongdoing by a medical professional, in which case the family of the child with cerebral palsy may be entitled to collect compensation.
Call our team at the Birth Injury Lawyers Group today at (800) 222-9529 for a free consultation with a Roswell cerebral palsy lawyer. You deserve to understand your options for pursuing coverage for you and your child’s losses.
Medical Malpractice Is a Detriment to American Healthcare
The American healthcare system is one of the most advanced in the world, and yet according to CBS, in 2016, medical errors were the third leading cause of death in the United States, behind heart disease and cancer.
How Medical Error May Cause Cerebral Palsy and Other Birth Injuries
Cerebral palsy is the result of damage to a child’s brain as it develops in the mother’s womb and for a long period after the child is born. Doctors and other medical professionals have a duty to be cognizant of a fetus and newborn’s medical health and to act with a recognized standard of care and attention before, during, and after the child’s birth.
Damage to the child’s brain that causes cerebral palsy could be the result of:
- An undiagnosed problem while your child was in your womb
- A doctor failing to screen for conditions that may increase the risk of cerebral palsy
- A diagnosis that came too late, such as after your child’s brain was inflicted
- Damage caused by a doctor using tools to extract your child from your womb incorrectly
- Acting in a way that causes a lack of oxygen to your child’s brain before, during, or after birth, which may include failing to detect conditions that could lead to asphyxia
- Delivering the baby in a way that caused damage to your child’s brain
Each of these conditions may qualify as negligence according to a Roswell cerebral palsy lawyer if they were a possible cause of your child’s cerebral palsy, as may any other possible causes of cerebral palsy that are not listed here.
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You May Be Entitled to Compensation for the Treatment of Cerebral Palsy
It is certainly possible for a person with cerebral palsy to live a fulfilling life, but there are limitations for which you and your child may deserve compensation if medical negligence caused their condition. Some of the symptoms and needs as a result of cerebral palsy for which you may receive compensation include:
- The need for round-the-clock medical care
- Difficulty eating and drinking without facing the hazard of choking
- Difficulty completing fine motor-related tasks such as shaving, brushing one’s teeth, walking, getting out of bed, cutting food, and other tasks
- An inability to pursue certain educational and professional suits
- An inability to live a completely independent life
Simply put, it is more expensive and time-consuming to raise a child or adult with cerebral palsy, and you could be entitled to financial assistance if your child’s neurological and cognitive impairments are the result of a medical professionals’ negligence.
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Call a Lawyer Today to Begin Your Case for Compensation
It is important to recognize that, if a medical error caused your child’s cerebral palsy, then the pursuit of compensation could benefit not only you but your child. A lawyer with the Birth Injury Lawyers Group, (800) 222-9529 , will attempt to obtain any financial assistance that you are entitled to receive, which may allow you to:
- Provide higher-quality care for your child
- Retain the caregiver assistance that you need to free up time for your own professional and personal pursuits
- Supply your child with equipment, cerebral palsy therapies and other resources that may improve their quality of life
- Ensure that your child has access to therapy and educational opportunities that could help them live a fulfilling life
- Obtain justice against the individuals and institutions responsible for your child’s cerebral palsy
Civil courts exist so that actions, which are that criminal but inflict real harm on victims, can be countered with some form of justice, often in the form of financial awards. Call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group at (800) 222-9529 today to learn more from a Roswell cerebral palsy lawyer about your options for pursuing compensation for your child.
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Call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group Today
Call us today at (800) 222-9529 to discuss your case in-depth, including the options available to you for pursuing compensation. We will fight for the compensation that you and your child deserve. Do not wait, as the statutes of limitation vary from state to state, and it is best to speak with a lawyer familiar with your state’s laws as soon as possible.
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