Evansville Cerebral Palsy Lawyer

Not all cases of cerebral palsy in newborns are preventable. Though sometimes, if a doctor acts negligently, the condition can be caused needlessly.

If a doctor failed to prevent your child’s cerebral palsy or took an action that caused it, they may have committed medical malpractice. Medical malpractice victims may be able to recover compensation in a settlement negotiation with the responsible party’s insurer or in a lawsuit in court.

The Birth Injury Lawyers Group represents Evansville families in both scenarios.

Call us for a free consultation on your case at (800) 222-9529. Our cerebral palsy attorneys will answer your questions and present legal options for moving forward. If you hire us to represent you, there are no up-front fees. Our birth injury law firm works on a contingency-fee-basis. We only collect payment as part of a settlement or awards in court when you win.

Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis

Because brain damage is the underlying cause of cerebral palsy, it can be difficult to diagnose immediately in your newborn. Your doctor may need to monitor your child for signs of cerebral palsy, such as delays in growth or motor skill development, in their first two years. Your child may need to visit specialist doctors and undergo a range of testing as part of a cerebral palsy diagnosis.

If you suspect your newborn has cerebral palsy, it is best to address this concern with a doctor for an evaluation immediately. The sooner cerebral palsy is detected, the sooner treatments and therapies can begin.

Causes of Cerebral Palsy

If your child receives a cerebral palsy diagnosis, it is important to consider if medical malpractice caused the condition. Negligence in prenatal or delivery care can cause cerebral palsy, which could be true if your doctor:

• Failed to detect or stop a maternal infection in the womb
• Neglected to identify a condition that was depriving the infant of blood in the womb
• Failed to prevent a complicated birth scenario that restricted the oxygen supply to the baby
• Used excessive force during the delivery or otherwise injured your baby with a delivery assistance tool, such as forceps or a vacuum extraction device

If you suspect your doctor performed any such negligent acts in your childbirth, they may be liable for the damages caused to your child. It can be challenging to determine if a doctor’s negligent act occurred during your childbirth, especially if you are evaluating it months afterward. If your doctor disclosed complications during prenatal care or delivery, or the baby became stuck during delivery and required an emergency C-section, or if you just felt that the doctor’s care fell below a reasonable standard in any way, these conditions may be signs that you have a case for medical malpractice regarding your child’s cerebral palsy.

A member of our legal team can discuss the medical details of your case when you call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group at (800) 222-9529. Consultation calls are free. We can help you evaluate your grounds for a medical malpractice suit and give you options for taking legal action.

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Producing Evidence to Prove Medical Malpractice

To recover compensation for your child’s preventable case of cerebral palsy, you will need to produce evidence of medical malpractice. This evidence can include:

• Photos and videos documenting the birth of your child or their injuries and symptoms
• A medical diagnosis of cerebral palsy
• The baby’s complete medical records
• Witness statements
• And more

Many states, including Indiana, may require a medical expert to testify in order to establish medical malpractice. The expert may need to declare that the level of care your family received fell below a reasonable standard and that another physician acting in your doctor’s place would have taken different actions. This standard is in place due to the inherent risks in many medical procedures.

The Birth Injury Lawyers Group can gather this evidence and hire a medical expert to testify on your behalf when we represent your medical malpractice case.

To learn more and get started, contact an Evansville cerebral palsy lawyer for a free consultation.

Recoverable Compensation in Medical Malpractice Cases

If there is proof that a doctor’s malpractice caused your child’s cerebral palsy, your family may be entitled to compensation for costs related to the condition. This compensation may include:

• Refunds for the cost of any medical care deemed negligent
• The costs of diagnosing and treating your child’s cerebral palsy
• Your child’s ongoing doctor, specialist, and therapy care expenses
• Any special caregiver or education expenses your child requires
• Lost income, if either parent must reduce work hours or leave work to care for their child
• Pain and suffering

Because treatment for cerebral palsy can last for many years, these expenses can be significant. To discuss what compensation may be available in your case, contact the Birth Injury Lawyers Group.

Contact a Cerebral Palsy Attorney Today to Learn More

When you work with the Birth Injury Lawyers Group, our lawyers will answer your questions and provide legal advice. While you concentrate on your family, our attorneys will manage your case and handle all evidence gathering, legal tasks, and communications on your behalf.

Call an Evansville cerebral palsy lawyer now at (800) 222-9529. Indiana places a time limit, or statute of limitations, on cases of medical malpractice. If the statute of limitations expires in your case, you could lose the right to sue for your child’s cerebral palsy.

The Birth Injury Lawyers Group operates on a contingency-fee-basis. This contingency means you do not need to pay up-front for our representation. Our law firm only collects payment as a percentage of your settlement or court awards if you win.

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