Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 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 might be eligible for compensation from a different source: cerebral palsy lawsuit. Damages for eligible families may include money for permanent disability, costs for medical treatments, pain and suffering and other expenses related to cerebral palsy.

 

Was Your Child Harmed by Medical Malpractice?

The main cause of cerebral palsy is brain damage, however many children are born with the condition for reasons unknown. 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 doctors and medical professionals fail to meet this obligation, the results can be devastating and they can be held responsible for the damages.

 

A Cerebral Palsy Lawyer Can Help

Treating a cerebral palsy child can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars over his/her lifetime. If your child’s condition was caused by medical malpractice, a cerebral palsy lawyer can help you to get the compensation needed to care for your child.

 

It is important to note that medical malpractice cases are subject to a statute of limitations. If you are eligible to file a lawsuit, this means it will be subject to a strict deadline. To ensure the protection of your legal rights, the moment you suspect that your cerebral palsy baby is a victim of medical malpractice you should contact a lawyer.

 

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 review your case, answer any legal questions you may have and let you know what your options are, all at no charge.