Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury Lawyers, Cerebral Palsy Due to Malpractice

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is a medical condition that can happen at any time during life because of health status or accidents. However, many cerebral palsy events are caused by a permanent brain injury that occurs right before the delivery of a baby, at birth or shortly thereafter. In fact, a cerebral palsy injury is considered one of the most common outcomes of birth errors such as lack of oxygen to the baby, inappropriate delivery methods, or just mishandled delivery in general. The birth injury lawyers at The Donahey Law firm LLP have worked diligently for several decades to help clients recover medical and legal damages when they believe their child has been damaged by doctor error, negligence or malpractice. We understand the complexity of these sensitive legal issues and will guide you with our in-depth knowledge and litigation experience.

What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy?

Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term which comprises many different disorders of a baby’s brain use and body movement. The symptoms are varied:

Lack of muscle control and movement
Spasms
Learning disorders
Seizures
Visual and hearing problems
Slow to roll over, crawl, smile or talk
Decreased muscle tone
Abnormal posture

Parents of a child with cerebral palsy are confronted with a multitude of challenges over time, from medical expenses to caretaking costs to lost wages, among others, not to mention their enormous emotional stress and psychological suffering. If you think your child has cerebral palsy resulting from a birth injury, then you should consult a cerebral palsy injury attorney at The Donahey Law Firm as soon as possible. An attorney will advise you of your legal rights and explain the economic opportunities that may be available to you and your child.

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