 At
Brown and Crouppen we believe that a lawyer can provide valuable
services to children with CP and their families. Sometimes lost
in all the other problems these children have, is the simple
fact that CP is very expensive. Medical procedures, special
education, orthopedic braces and other appliances cost a
staggering amount of money. Many families either don’t have
enough insurance or don’t have any at all and so their children
do without many valuable items that could make their lives so
much better.
Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders characterized by loss of
movement and/or loss of other nerve functions. These disorders
are caused by injuries to the brain that occur during fetal
development or near or at the time of birth. The United Stated
Cerebral Palsy Associations estimate that more than 500,000
Americans have cerebral palsy. There is no cure.
The incidence of cerebral palsy is approximately two to four
individuals for every 1,000 births. If medical providers fail to
provide adequate care for the expectant mother and fetus during
pregnancy, labor and delivery and immediately after delivery of
the baby, they can be held accountable for the pregnancy’s
outcome. Possible problems:
- Improper use of labor-inducing drugs (e.g., Pitocin)
- Failure to act on changes in the condition of the fetus during
labor
- Failure to act on changes in the mother’s condition during
pregnancy
- Failure to perform a cesarean section in the presence of fetal
distress
- Failure to order specific tests during pregnancy, and/or not
correctly interpreting these tests
- Excessive use of vacuum extraction
Lack of oxygen to the brain or trauma to the head during labor
and delivery can cause cerebral palsy. Some of the factors that
suggest improper medical care, or insult to the brain during the
birthing process:
- The infant demonstrates poor sucking after birth
- The infant has seizures within 24 to 48 hours
- The infant is floppy at birth
- The infant’s skin is blue, or dusky at birth
- The infant requires
resuscitation because he or she is not breathing
- There is no family history of brain damage
- There was no indication of trauma or infection during pregnancy
If you or your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy that
was caused by the negligence of another, you may be entitled to
monetary compensation. Brown & Crouppen may conduct a free
inquiry of the possible causes of cerebral palsy and help you
with legal assistance. If you believe a doctor's error could
have caused your child's cerebral palsy, you should consider
seeking qualified legal help as soon as possible before your
baby's rights expire. Contact
a Brown & Crouppen Cerebral Palsy Lawyer
via email, or call Toll Free:
866-991-4700. |
