Lewisville Cerebral Palsy Lawyers
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Cerebral Palsy is a type of traumatic brain injury that occurs during the process of labor and delivery. The basic cause of Cerebral Palsy is a lack of oxygen to the newborn’s brain. The brain requires a constant supply of oxygen, and if this supply is somehow cut off, the brain cells weaken and die. The severity of the brain damage depends on how long the brain tissue suffers without oxygen. In most cases, lack of oxygen to the brain is the cause of Cerebral Palsy. Sadly, about 3,000 infants in the United States are born annually with Cerebral Palsy and many of these cases are preventable. Many times, medical error is to blame for this traumatic brain injury. If your child is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, it is essential to obtain the services of an experienced and knowledgeable Cerebral Palsy attorney who can explain your legal rights. At Steele Law, we understand the stress that you are under at this difficult time. The medical costs associated with this medical condition are exorbitant. If your child is showing signs of Cerebral Palsy, it is important to have a competent doctor provide a complete examination and a reputable Cerebral Palsy attorney to help determine if negligence was involved.
A variety of symptoms may lead you to suspect that your child may have Cerebral Palsy:
- Lethargy
- High-pitched cry
- Extremely fussy
- Trembling or shaky limbs
- Problems sucking and swallowing
- Lack of muscle tone
- Abnormal posture
- Abnormal reflexes
- Twitching
- Fluttering eyelids
- Seizures
- Developmental delays
By the age of six months, it should be quite apparent that your child is not reaching certain developmental milestones. Although all children develop at different rates, certain milestones are expected to be met at every age. If you ever have any concerns about your child’s rate of development, you should schedule a pediatric evaluation as soon as possible.
The following is a partial list of medical mistakes that could cause an infant to be born with Cerebral Palsy:
- Failure to detect a prolapsed cord (such as a cord being wrapped around the baby’s neck)
- Failure to perform a timely C-section (leaving the baby in the birth canal too long)
- Improper use of vacuum extraction
- Improper use of forceps
- Failure to respond to fetal distress or changes in the mother’s condition
- Failure to accurately diagnose and aggressively treat jaundice
- Failure to accurately diagnose and aggressively treat meningitis
Protect Your Rights by Calling a Lewisville Cerebral Palsy Attorney at (214) 333-9393
You have every right to expect that the doctors and nurses who cared for you and your newborn provided safe and responsible care. If you suspect that your infant’s Cerebral Palsy was caused by doctor negligence, call a compassionate Lewisville birth injury lawyer at Steele Law. We treat our clients like family and we will aggressively seek compensation for your losses so that you can have the best possible outcome for your family. We will assist you in obtaining maximum compensation so that you will be able to take advantage of cutting edge technology as it becomes available and to help pay for all of your medical expenses. You may also be entitled to damages for pain and suffering, mental anguish and lost wages for time missed from work to care for your child. Call (214) 333-9393 today for your free consultation.
Additional Information
- Cerebral Palsy: Hope Through Research
- Cerebral Palsy: Overview - NICHD
- Facts About Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy Information