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Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term for a variety of disorders that impair the motor functions and physical development of a child. They are caused by brain damage that takes place before or during the birthing process, or sometimes during the first few months of life.
Its causes are widely varied, but in an unfortunate number of heartbreaking instances, cerebral palsy is the result of a preventable medical error.
While cerebral palsy is usually not a life-threatening impairment, it is catastrophic, permanent, and incurable. It is associated with movement disorders, and brain damage, as well as visual, hearing, and intellectual impairments.
Exceptional medical care is just one part of the lifelong journey when living with cerebral palsy. Ongoing therapy, medical devices, and disability services are generally necessary. The emotional toll is often equally high, especially if cerebral palsy was caused by a medical mistake. In these instances, filing a lawsuit may help you recover costs for ongoing medical treatment, as well as compensation for the pain and suffering that cerebral palsy has caused you and your child.
types
of Cerebral Palsy
Every case of cerebral palsy is unique and can fall into a variety of different categories based on the severity of the motor skills affected. The most common types of cerebral palsy include:
Should I Contact a Lawyer?
Yes. If you are reading this, you probably need answers and are looking for help.
Cerebral palsy may or may not have been the result of medical negligence. But it is important to have an experienced and knowledgeable attorney thoroughly review your child's medical records with the help of trained physicians to determine if medical negligence played a part in your child's diagnosis.
A skilled birth injury lawyer will be able guide you through your options, which may include filing a lawsuit against a physician or hospital involved in your child's injury. During the litigation process, your law firm's experience and reputation are vital, and affect how willing an insurance company or hospital will be to settle with you or fight your case.
Murphy, Falcon & Murphy has earned a reputation for fearless representation and creative legal strategies. It is this unorthodox combination that has helped our clients achieve multi-million dollar results. If a reasonable settlement amount cannot be reached, our attorneys will go to trial to fight for you and your child.
To see if our law firm can assist you and your family during this critical time, contact us by calling (410) 951-8744.