Does Your Child Have Cerebral Palsy? You May Have Rights
Cerebral palsy is a devastating injury that can severely affect body movements and muscle coordination. The condition is commonly caused in newborns by oxygen deprivation during pregnancy or child birth. In many cases, the injury is the result of medical malpractice or mistakes made by doctors, nurses, or other medical personnel.
If you or loved has cerebral palsy, you may have rights. You could benefit from speaking with a qualified lawyer from Mark & Associates, P.C. as soon as possible. If medical malpractice or medical negligence is to blame for your injury, you may be eligible to receive financial compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages. At Mark & Associates, P.C. we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to discuss your possible cerebral palsy injury case. Contact us today by submitting the case inquiry form on our website or by calling 1-866-50- RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448).
What Causes Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy can be caused by medical malpractice by physicians, surgeons, and other medical professionals during childbirth. The actions or inactions of medical personnel can allow the flow of oxygen to the unborn child to be interrupted, resulting in cerebral palsy injuries. Some of the most common medical malpractice causes of cerebral palsy include:
- Leaving the child in the birth canal too long, causing a lack of oxygen to the brain
- Failing to recognize and treat seizures following delivery
- Failing to detect an umbilical cord wrap around the child's neck, cutting off oxygen to the brain
- Excessive use of vacuum extraction
- Improper use of forceps
- Failing to detect or treat fetal distress during birth
- Failing to timely diagnose and treat jaundice or meningitis
Am I Eligible to Receive Compensation?
If you or your child has suffered cerebral palsy as the result of medical malpractice, you may have rights to recover financial damages from the physician, hospital, or other responsible party. Cerebral palsy is a life-changing injury and victims most often require years of extensive physical rehabilitation and other medical treatments that can cost millions of dollars over the course of their lifetime.
If you are the parent of a child who suffers from cerebral palsy, you may have legal standing to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit for your child's injuries. Some states recognize the rights of grandparents and others who are raising injured children to seek damages. The attorneys at Mark & Associates, P.C. are experienced, aggressive, and dedicated to helping their valued clients achieve justice and the financial compensation to which they are entitled.
What are the Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy?
People with cerebral palsy may show varying degrees of the following physical symptoms:
- Muscle tightness or spasm
- Involuntary movement of body parts
- Seizures
- Impaired vision, speech, or hearing
Call Today for Free Legal Consultation
If you, your child, or someone you know has suffered from cerebral palsy as the result of medical malpractice, you may have rights to be financially compensated for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages. To contact Mark & Associates, P.C. for a complimentary, no-obligation review of your possible case, please contact us today at 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448).
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