Medical professionals have a duty of care for their patients, and when this duty is betrayed, it can be difficult to know where to turn. If you believe a doctor’s negligence caused your child’s cerebral palsy, you are not alone.
The Baton Rouge cerebral palsy lawyers at the Birth Injury Lawyers Group may be able to handle your casework while you concentrate on your child’s wellbeing. Our attorneys will determine who is liable for your child’s injuries and gather evidence of medical malpractice in your defense.
If we can establish malpractice, the compensation awarded may cover your child’s ongoing medical treatments, therapies, pain and suffering, and more.
To learn more about your right to compensation, the Birth Injury Lawyers Group today at (800) 222-9529. Consultation calls are free. Our firm operates on a contingency fee basis with no up-front costs to the families we represent. You only pay us if you are awarded compensation at the end of your case.
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Life With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a potentially debilitating disorder of the brain. It can be brought on by brain trauma, a lack of oxygen during birth, and more.
Cerebral palsy’s symptoms can differ between patients. A child with cerebral palsy may have physical, cognitive, and sensory symptoms. The symptoms can depend on the area of the brain affected by the damage and the severity of those injuries. For example, while one patient may only have trouble tying their shoes due to weakened finger muscles, another may lose the ability to move their arm.
While some aspects of cerebral palsy can be treated with surgeries, rehabilitation, and medications, there are other ailments that may be irreversible. Some children may need treatment to manage their symptoms for many years as their bodies grow and develop.
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Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy in Adolescents
The symptoms of cerebral palsy that may appear in young children can include:
- An imbalance between strength and coordination in both sides of the body
- Trouble grasping objects, like their bottle or toys
- Muscles that struggle to flex
- Having trouble walking
- Seizures or shaking
- Not reaching common developmental milestones, including those related to speech
Because an infant naturally lacks physical strength and cognitive ability, it can take time to recognize these symptoms in your child. Some cerebral palsy diagnoses are not made until a child is several months or years old. Your doctor may want to monitor your child’s development over time or run a variety of tests before making an official diagnosis. If you believe your child is showing any symptoms of cerebral palsy, bring them to a doctor for an evaluation immediately.
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Taking Legal Action After a Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis
If your child receives a cerebral palsy diagnosis, you may want to examine the cause of the condition. If a doctor’s negligence caused your child’s cerebral palsy, you may be entitled to compensation in a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Doctor negligence can cause cerebral palsy due to
- An undetected and untreated infection passing from the mother to the child during pregnancy
- A lack of oxygen due to the umbilical cord being wrapped around the child’s neck
- Excessive force during the birthing process
- The staff choosing to birth the baby feet-first, resulting in their head being stuck inside the birth canal
- The improper use of a delivery assistance tool like forceps or a vacuum extraction device
- Failure to screen for a difficult pregnancy, which could have allowed for a safer alternative such as a C-section
No matter what the underlying negligence in your case may be, you may have a case for medical malpractice.
Proving this in court may require evidence from the childbirth, such as medical records, photos and videos, and witness statements. In order to establish medical malpractice, you may also need to produce medical expert testimony that the care you received fell below a reasonable standard and that another doctor in the same situation would have responded differently.
When we represent your cerebral palsy case, the Birth Injury Lawyers Group can obtain this evidence, and more, in your defense. Call today at (800) 222-9529 for your free consultation.
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Cerebral Palsy Lawyers in Baton Rouge
The Birth Injury Lawyers Group represents families whose children have been injured in acts of medical malpractice. When you work with us, our Baton Rouge cerebral palsy lawyers can:
- Offer you representation on a contingency-fee basis where your payment only comes at the end of the process if you receive a settlement offer or awards in court
- Answer your questions and provide legal advice throughout your case
- Handle all communications with the insurance companies and lawyers on your behalf
- Produce evidence of doctor negligence
- Produce evidence of the extent of your damages
- Negotiate with the insurance companies for a fair settlement
- Bring the case to court if they are not willing to make a fair offer based on our evidence
Keep in mind that Louisiana has a strict legal timeline, known as a statute of limitations, on medical malpractice cases. If you wait too long, you could lose your ability to sue.
We can discuss what legal deadlines pertain to your case when you call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group for a free consultation. Reach us today at (800) 222-9529.
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