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Children who are diagnosed with cerebral palsy may experience severe debilitation, behavioral issues and mental deficiencies that require long-term, if not a lifetime, of treatment. Insurance does not always cover the hundred of thousand dollars in costs in medical costs for the families. If a family needs help there are many cerebral palsy associations available however, compensation is a legal right so families can file a cerebral palsy lawsuit.
Cerebral Palsy & Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is sometimes to blame for the development of cerebral palsy. Families can seek financial and emotional damages due to the malpractice and with the help of a cerebral palsy lawyer this can be done successfully. For instance, damages that may be recovered with the help of a cerebral palsy lawyer may include:
- Medical expenses (including the cost of long-term care)
- Therapy costs (physical, occupational, mental, speech, etc.)
- Emotional suffering
However, it’s not always easy to determine whether medical malpractice contributed to a child’s condition. In most cases of cerebral palsy, the cause(s) of the condition is unknown. But there are a number of red flags that may indicate medical malpractice is to blame and which parents should be aware of:
- Traumatic labor and delivery (particularly one that required the use of devices like vacuum extraction or forceps)
- Emergency C-section
- Seizures or serious infection after birth
- Severe jaundice
If any of these red flags were present during the delivery of your child, you should have your case evaluated by a cerebral palsy lawyer to determine your legal rights.
Damage to the Brain
Cerebral palsy occurs when a fetus, infant, or young child sustains damage to the brain. This damage can be sustained in a variety of ways, many of which are unknown, but sometimes brain damage occurs as a result of birth injury or oxygen deprivation during delivery.
The hospital staff and doctors are responsible for ensuring there is proper care of the mother and baby during the delivery process. A child can suffer serious consequences if there were a failure to diagnose, failure to treat an infection, failure to perform a C-section in a timely manner, not recognizing fetal distress and not using the delivery tools properly. Cerebral Palsy is one consequence.
Contact a Cerebral Palsy Lawyer
If you believe medical malpractice caused your child’s condition, contact a cerebral palsy lawyer as soon as possible to learn more about your legal options. Medical malpractice cases are subject to strict legal deadlines, so as soon as you suspect a problem it is imperative to act immediately. At our law firm, our lawyers have extensive experience with cerebral palsy cases. A free evaluation will be gladly given by one of our cerebral palsy attorneys and we will go over your legal rights. If it is determined that medical malpractice caused your child’s condition, we can file a legal claim on your child’s behalf and work to obtain fair compensation for the losses your family has suffered.
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