Cerebral Palsy Lawyers
In Phoenix, Arizona and Taking Cases Nationwide
Cerebral palsy is a medical term used to describe a number of disorders that affect a baby's brain or nerve functions. The disease is usually characterized by lifelong impairment and a loss of movement that varies in severity.
Common Causes
Cerebral Palsy can be caused by an anoxic or hypoxic event that takes place immediately before, during or after birth. In many cases, these harms and injuries can be attributed to medical malpractice stemming from:
- · A failure to respond quickly enough to an expectant mother's health condition
- A failure to detect prenatal asphyxia caused by the umbilical cord
- A failure to perform a C-section when the mother or baby is in distress
- A failure getting the baby out of the birth canal quickly enough
- A failure in monitoring the baby’s health after the birth
Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy
The most recognizable symptoms of Cerebral palsy include:
- Slow development
- Abnormal or decreased muscle tone
- Unusual body posture (either stiff or loose)
- Problems swallowing
- Involuntary movements
- Vision and hearing problems
The harms and injuries suffered from Cerebral Palsy can take a while to manifest, which makes it difficult to diagnose right away. As soon as you do notice symptoms like these, you should have your child's physician refer you to Cerebral palsy specialist in the Phoenix, Arizona area.
If you believe that a birth injury is responsible for your child's Cerebral palsy, we can help you determine whether or not medical negligence played a role and then seek the justice you deserve. Contact our Cerebral palsy lawyers today to schedule a free case evaluation.
If you are located elsewhere than Phoenix, please send us an email, because we can still work for you, investigating events from our office here, building your case, and fighting for your award or settlement amount.
