Boise City Cerebral Palsy Lawyer

Some cases of cerebral palsy are naturally occurring or impossible to prevent. Other times, the actions of a negligent doctor could cause your child to develop this disorder.

If hospital staff directly injured your child or did not do their part to prevent cerebral palsy injuries from occurring during pregnancy, they may be liable in a medical malpractice case.

The Birth Injury Lawyers Group helps Boise City families who are the victims of medical malpractice. We can defend your right to fair compensation in negotiations with an insurance company or in a lawsuit in court. Our firm can handle all evidence gathering, legal work, and negotiations while you concentrate on your child’s wellbeing.

Call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group for a free consultation at (800) 222-9529. We can discuss your case and what legal options your family may have. Should you choose a Boise City cerebral palsy lawyer from our team to represent your family, there will be no up-front fees, as our firm operates on a contingency fee basis.

How Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused

Common risk factors for cerebral palsy in a baby include a lack of oxygen to the brain, bleeding in the brain, and head injuries. Certain natural or unpreventable causes can include genetic mutations or low birth weight.

Other times, a doctor’s negligence either directly causes or fails to prevent an avoidable case of cerebral palsy. This can occur if:

• The doctor failed to locate and prevent a treatable infection in the mother from spreading to the fetus.
• The hospital workers allowed the baby to be born feet-first, which may have injured the head of the child during the birthing process.
• The staff did not act quickly enough to perform a Caesarian section instead of a traditional birth, harming the baby in the process.
• The child was not protected from having their umbilical cord wrapped around their head or neck, which may have cut off their oxygen supply.
• The workers were too rough when handling the baby, including using forceps or a vacuum extraction device that injured the child’s brain.
• The hospital staff took dangerous measures to deliver the child after failing to screen for warning signs of a difficult birth, an action that could have allowed them to plan a safer alternative for delivery.
• Other forms of negligence, whether intentional or not

If you suspect that any form of doctor negligence was a factor in your child’s cerebral palsy, contact the Birth Injury Lawyers Group. We can examine the facts of your case, and a Boise City cerebral palsy lawyer from our team may be able to hire medical experts to make a determination of medical malpractice in your defense.

Call us at (800) 222-9529 for your free consultation.

How Cerebral Palsy Can Affect a Child’s Life

Cerebral palsy can have long-term effects on a child’s health, including impairments to mobility, mental function, and speech. A child with cerebral palsy may experience:

• Having shorter, rigid muscles, more elastic muscles, or muscles that do not support bone growth
• Mobility issues
• Difficulty with eating and getting the proper amount of nutrition if chewing and swallowing muscles are impacted
• Challenges with learning

Symptoms of cerebral palsy vary and depend on the severity of the injuries. Your child may experience other conditions that frequently occur with cerebral palsy.

Cerebral palsy can be difficult to identify immediately after birth. It is typically noticed once a child fails to meet developmental milestones. If you have any suspicions that your child may have cerebral palsy, notify a doctor immediately. Your doctor may want to monitor your child’s growth progress or run tests as part of a cerebral palsy diagnosis.

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Compensation in a Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit

The costs of treating cerebral palsy can be high. While each family’s compensation will depend on multiple factors, damages in a medical malpractice suit may include:

• The cost of any medical care you received that was deemed negligent
• Current and future medical costs for the treatment of your child’s cerebral palsy
• Costs of surgeries, medications, or mobility assistance devices
• Ongoing costs of physical, occupational, and speech therapy
• Specialist caregivers or educators your family must hire
• Lost wages if either parent must stop working to care for their child
• Pain and suffering

Our team can discuss what compensation your family may receive when you contact the Birth Injury Lawyers Group for a free consultation.

Cerebral Palsy Lawyers Fighting for Justice

The Birth Injury Lawyers Group believes that medical personnel who act negligently and harm their patients need to be held accountable. If you hire a Boise City cerebral palsy lawyer from our team to represent your family, we can:

• Answer your questions and discuss possible outcomes of your case
• Handle evidence gathering, including obtaining medical expert testimony
• Manage all legal deadlines and paperwork
• Negotiate with the insurance companies on your behalf
• Take them to court if they are not willing to make your family a fair settlement offer

Do not delay in taking legal action. Idaho has a strict statute of limits on how long the victim has to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Our team can discuss what deadlines pertain to your case and any exceptions that may extend your right to sue when you call.

To get started, call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group now at (800) 222-9529. We offer Boise City families a free consultation on their cases. Our firm operates on a contingency fee basis with no up-front costs to our clients.

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