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Cerebral Palsy Lawyers

Cerebral palsy (CP) lawyers are personal injury attorneys who are experienced at successfully defending the rights of parents whose babies developed cerebral palsy as a result of medical malpractice.

Cerebral palsy, an incurable condition, is characterized by:

abnormal muscle tone
difficulty speaking
drooling and swallowing problems
lack of coordination
mental retardation
scissor gait, toe walking or other abnormal strides
stiff muscles and exaggerated reflexes
tremors and/or seizures.

When healthcare professionals make mistakes before, during or after the birthing process, affected families and infants with cerebral palsy will be entitled to compensation by pursuing a cerebral palsy lawsuit.

Bases for CP Lawsuits: Medical Mistakes that Cause Cerebral Palsy

Types of medical mistakes that can cause brain damage and result in cerebral palsy include:

failing to recognize and properly treat lack of oxygen or severe jaundice in infants
failing to detect and properly treat meningitis, toxemia or high blood pressure in mothers
failing to identify and appropriately respond to signs of infant or maternal distress
failing to recognize and appropriately respond to seizures in infants or mothers
improper use of forceps during delivery
excessive use of vacuum extraction during delivery
failing to perform vital C-sections (when there are clear signs that vaginal birth is complicated or impossible)

Birth injury cerebral palsy can result from medical mistakes that most often occur when unforeseen complications arise during the birthing process, such as:

breeched births
low birth weight (under 5.5 lbs)
multiple births
premature birth (especially when babies are born less than 37 weeks into pregnancy)
prolapsed cord
seizures affecting mothers or infants

Where to Find Cerebral Palsy Lawyers

Experienced cerebral palsy lawyers are located throughout the U.S. to help victims of medical malpractice recover the settlements they deserve. Some of the major cities known to house respected cerebral palsy lawyers include:

Annapolis , Maryland
Houston , Texas
New York City , New York
Philadelphia , Pennsylvania
San Diego , California
Tallahassee , Florida
Trenton , New Jersey

If your city is not listed above, do not worry. Many cerebral palsy lawyers work on a national level and will be able to come to you, wherever you may reside.

Starting a CP Lawsuit: Meeting with a Cerebral Palsy Lawyer

The first step to starting a cerebral palsy lawsuit is to set up an initial consultation with an experienced cerebral palsy lawyer. During this meeting, prospective plaintiffs can:

Get professional, expert help determining whether their child's cerebral palsy was caused (or intensified) by medical malpractice.
Find out if they have a claim against the doctors, nurses and hospital involved in the birthing process.
Get estimates of possible compensation packages, based on settlements awarded in past cases similar to their own.
Decide whether filing an individual case or pursuing a class action claim is best for their needs and unique circumstances.

To encourage affected families to learn more about their legal rights, cerebral palsy attorneys offer these consultations for free and work on contingency – so no payment for legal services will be due until or unless the case is closed.

Has your child been born with Cerebral Palsy? If so, contact a cerebral palsy lawyer today to find out if you have a case and are entitled to compensation for your child's permanent disabilities, suffering and medical bills. We will connect you with an experienced cerebral palsy lawyer who will handle your child’s case with the compassion and commitment you need and deserve.

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