Cerebral palsy is one of the most serious birth injuries that a baby may face. Although it is non-progressive and therefore will not worsen over time, there is currently no cure for cerebral palsy. If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy or any other serious brain injury or condition, it is important that you contact an attorney as soon as possible. You may have a lawsuit that you can bring against the doctor or hospital responsible for delivering your child.
A birth injury attorney at Tracey Law Firm will evaluate the facts of your child’s case and determine what we can do to help. If we suspect that medical malpractice may have occurred and decide to take on your case we can conduct a full investigation into the circumstances of your pregnancy and delivery to see where the mistake or negligence may have occurred. These cases are highly complex and will require a thorough review and understanding of medical records and medical care in general. We do this by, working with medical experts, specialists and other professionals to build a more effective legal strategy.
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a medical condition that is often characterized by weakness or stiffness in the arms and legs. It may be associated with mental retardation, developmental delays and seizures. There are different types of cerebral palsy that will affect the child differently and in varying degrees. The most common cause of cerebral palsy is premature delivery, as the child’s brain is not fully developed. Cerebral palsy may also be caused in a full-term baby if he or she suffers from a lack of oxygen to the brain during delivery. A delayed cesarean section, failure to diagnose a serious problem with the baby or other form of medical malpractice may cause a child to develop cerebral palsy.
Why a Birth Injury Lawyer
As birth injury lawyers we have seen far too many cases involving children born with cerebral palsy that could have been prevented entirely had a doctor or nurse acted professionally and responsibly. It is our goal to provide our clients with the representation they need to recover significant financial compensation and therefore hold the negligent party legally responsible for their mistake.
Contact a cerebral palsy attorney at Tracey Law Firm today.
