Cerebal palsey lawyer

What is a cerebal palsey lawyer?
A cerebal palsey lawyer determines that Causes of Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that hinder control of movement. It is caused by an injury to the brain during pregnancy, around the time of birth, or shortly after birth. This brain damage may be caused by several factors depending on the type, the onset, and the health history of mother and child. Cerebral palsy is either congenital (present at birth) or acquired after birth. Congenital cerebral palsy results from brain damage during pregnancy or around the time of birth and can be caused by a variety of conditions such as: Infection during pregnancy - there are a number of infections that can affect both mother and child, such as rubella, cytomegalovirus, and toxoplasmosis. These infections can cause damage to the nervous system of the developing fetus. Jaundice - severe, untreated jaundice can result in brain damage. Rh incompatibility - a blood condition that causes the mother's immune cells to attack the fetus, resulting in jaundice. Oxygen shortage - if the oxygen supply to the brain is severely low at the time of birth, the infant may suffer a type of brain damage called hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Stroke - women who suffer from coagulation disorders may be at an increased risk for stroke in the fetus. Toxicity - drug or alcohol use during pregnancy can result in brain damage. Bleeding - prolonged bleeding in the infant's brain shortly after birth can cause brain damage.

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Here is another actual Cerebral Palsy case history. It is an example of just one of the many cases with varying results. If you think your child’s Cerebral Palsy could have been prevented, contact us. We can help.

A FEW YEARS AGO, A WOMAN IN LABOR went into fetal distress while at the hospital. This necessitated a midforceps delivery. No scalp PH was taken to ascertain the adequacy of the fetal oxygen supply. The child sustained seizures and intracranial hemorrhage and subsequently developed Cerebral Palsy and right-sided hemiplegia. She also shows signs of mental retardation with an IQ of about 75. Plus, she walks with a severe limp and has a contracted hand on the right side. At the age of seven, she does not speak and attends a special needs school where she requires therapies in all disciplines.

The parents filed suit for Failure to Respond to Fetal Distress-Mid Forceps Delivery-Seizures, Intracranial Hemorrhage, and Cerebral Palsy. The hospital and doctor maintained that a low forceps delivery had occurred and that the fetal monitor strips did not show signs of distress. The defendant recorded a low forceps delivery but pediatric records indicated a mid-forceps delivery, which can cause traumatic injury to the child.
*At the trial, a $4 million settlement was reached.

*Prior to Trial, a settlement of $4 Million was reached.