The birth of a baby is a happy time, but for some families, this happiness may be overshadowed by a birth injury to the newest member of the family. One example of such an injury is cerebral palsy, a permanent illness that develops as a result of damage to the cerebral cortex.
A Wilmington cerebral palsy lawyer may be able to represent your family’s case on a contingency-fee-basis where we do not collect legal fees unless and until you recover compensation.
Understanding Cerebral Palsy
A birth injury is something the baby may sustain as a result of physical trauma that occurs during the birthing process. Because of this, some birth injuries may be preventable.
Although there are some natural causes of cerebral palsy, such as gene mutations or premature birth, there are multiple ways this condition can be sustained in a preventable birth injury.
Causes of cerebral palsy in newborns may include:
- Physical damage to the brain, which is responsible for motor control, leading to issues with movement
- Abnormal brain development as a result of infection or gene mutations
- Blood flow issues that can lead to blood clots in the brain
- Insufficient oxygen supply to the brain can lead to cerebral palsy and can be caused by strangulation with the umbilical cord
- Negligence via the incorrect use of birthing devices, misdiagnosing the mother or child, incorrectly interpreting diagnostic tests or scans, and even administrative or clerical errors that affect the mother or her baby
As is clear from the above, some of these factors are avoidable—or at least they should be. If the medical professionals managing your child’s birth make mistakes or take incorrect actions in response to a birth-related emergency or perform actions that fall below the accepted standard of care, they may be guilty of medical malpractice.
Treating cerebral palsy may involve specialized care, long-term therapy, surgery, or medication. Treatment may involve helping the patient become as self-sufficient as possible. The use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs or crutches can improve the affected individual’s independence, but once brain damage occurs, it may not heal. This means that some cerebral palsy symptoms may be permanent.
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Compensation in a Cerebral Palsy Case
Depending on the specifics of your case, if you are able to prove that medical malpractice was the cause of your child’s cerebral palsy, you may be able to recover compensation for:
- Your child’s medical bills, including surgeries, treatments, medications, and more
- Costs of therapies and rehabilitation services
- The estimated future costs of all medical care and therapies
- Assistive devices and necessary modifications to the home
- Special caregivers or educators
- Lost income if either parent stops working to care for the child
- Pain and suffering
- And more
A representative of the Birth Injury Lawyers Group can discuss what specific compensation may be available to you and how a cerebral palsy lawyer can help when you call our firm for a free consultation at (800) 222-9529.
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How a Wilmington Cerebral Palsy Lawyer May Be Able to Help You
If you believe that your child suffered a birth injury because of any type of medical negligence, call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group. A representative of our team can discuss your case and what legal options your family may have.
If you hire us to represent you, our firm may be able to:
- Answer your questions, provide legal advice, and discuss possible outcomes in your case
- Investigate your case and identify the liable party
- Collect evidence of their liability
- Interview medical and legal professionals to use their testimony in support of your case.
- Quantify your losses and identify which expenses you may be allowed to file a compensation claim for
- Negotiate for a settlement on your behalf if the at-fault parties responsible for your child’s injuries want to settle out of court
- Represent you at trial if they are not willing to make you a fair settlement offer
When a Wilmington cerebral palsy lawyer handles these tasks on your behalf, you can have time and space from the legal proceedings to concentrate on your family’s wellbeing.
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The Statute of Limitations in Your Case
A statute of limitations, or legal deadline, may apply to your birth injury case. If this time limit expires before you act, you could lose your ability to recover compensation in a lawsuit.
Statutes of limitation vary from state-to-state. A Wilmington cerebral palsy lawyer can discuss what deadlines pertain to your case when you call us for a free consultation.
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Call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group to Get Started
The Birth Injury Lawyers Group invites you to call our firm to discuss your family’s cerebral palsy medical malpractice case.
We provide free case evaluations and may be able to take your case on a contingency-fee-basis, so you have nothing to pay upfront. In this arrangement, we only receive legal fees if and when you win a payout or a settlement.
Call us at (800) 222-9529 to get started.
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