A cerebral palsy child may have various special needs, depending on the severity of his/her condition. In more severe cases of cerebral palsy, a child may also suffer from mental retardation, behavioral problems, epilepsy and other associated conditions. Meeting the needs of a cerebral palsy child can be financially overwhelming for families, particularly when the child requires:

• 24-hour or long-term care
• Assistive devices such as a wheelchair
• Medication
• Physical, occupational, speech or mental therapy
• Surgery

Parents of a cerebral palsy child may be able to obtain assistance with some of these needs from local or national, governmental or non-profit organizations. However, some families may be entitled to compensation from another source: a cerebral palsy lawsuit. Financial damages eligible families may be able to recover through a lawsuit include medical treatment costs, permanent disability, pain and suffering, and other cerebral palsy-related expenses.

Was Your Child Harmed by Medical Malpractice?

The primary cause of cerebral palsy is damage to the developing brain, and many children who have cerebral palsy are born with the condition for unknown reasons. However, a small percentage of the thousands of cases of cerebral palsy diagnosed each year could be prevented with proper medical care.

There are several well-known factors that may cause or contribute to the development of cerebral palsy in a child. These include:

• Maternal/fetal/newborn infections
• Seizures after birth
• Pre-term delivery
• Low birth weight
• Severe jaundice
• Oxygen deprivation
• C-section or other delivery complications

While it’s not always possible to prevent these things from occurring, medical professionals have an obligation to take proper precautions and to respond to complications in a timely manner so as to reduce the risks to the mother and child. When medical professionals fail in this obligation, the results can be disastrous and they can be held responsible for the damages suffered.

A Cerebral Palsy Lawyer Can Help

Treating a cerebral palsy child can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars over his/her lifetime. If medical malpractice is responsible for your child’s condition, a cerebral palsy lawyer can help you obtain the money needed to provide for your child’s care.

It is important to note that medical malpractice cases are subject to a statute of limitations. This means a strict deadline will apply to the filing of your lawsuit, if it is determined you are eligible. To ensure your rights are fully protected, you should contact a lawyer as soon as you suspect your cerebral palsy child has suffered as a result of medical malpractice.

Contact Burke & Eisner Today

The attorneys at Burke & Eisner have helped numerous families recover compensation from doctors and other parties who caused a child to develop cerebral palsy. If you would like to speak with an experienced attorney about your cerebral palsy child and whether medical malpractice contributed to the condition, contact us today. We will evaluate your case at no charge, answer your legal questions and inform you of your options.

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 See Also:

•  CerebralPalsyCauses
• Cerebral Palsy Lawyer

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