Cerebral Palsy Lawyer - Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy Lawyer

Our cerebral lawyers have extensive experience helping parents of infants who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy seek and recover a lifetime of financial benefits to cover things such as medical bills, lifetime treatments, in-home care and more. While not all children with cerebral palsy qualify for financial benefits, our qualified attorneys can determine if your child does and can help you recover the maximum amount of financial compensation possible.

Who Qualifies for Financial Benefits?
Children that are diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a result of medical mistakes made before, during or immediately following birth qualify for financial compensation to help them achieve the highest quality of life. Even if you are unsure of the exact cause of your child’s condition, you should contact a cerebral lawyer for help.

Our attorneys can determine whether any of the following mistakes (or others) contributed to your child’s cerebral palsy:

Failure to recognize and timely treat a baby’s lack of oxygen
Failure to recognize fetal distress or changes in heart beat
Failure to recognize maternal signs of distress such as high blood pressure, blood poisoning or elevated heart rate
Failure to perform an emergency C-section when needed, resulting in prolonged oxygen loss
Improper use of vacuums, forceps or other medical devices

Mistakes can be made during high stress situations, especially when a baby is breech, has low birth weight, there are multiple births or when a baby is premature. But, regardless of when or how a mistake is made, our cerebral palsy lawyers believe they are unacceptable and the responsible parties should be held accountable.

When Should I Contact a Cerebral Lawyer?
If your baby is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you should contact a qualified attorney, with specific experience in these types of claims, as soon as possible. It is important to talk with an attorney right away for a couple of reasons:

You have time limits as to how long after a diagnoses is made that you can file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Each state has its own limits; these are called statute of limitations.
You want to speak with an attorney as quickly following birth as possible so you can paint the clearest picture of what happened. Memories fade, and although we will examine your medical records and investigate exactly what happened, anything you and others can add about what went on during the delivery process can contribute to the case.

What Can I Expect from a Cerebral Palsy Lawyer?
When you contact our attorneys, you can expect to be treated as if you were part of our own family. We recognize the sensitivity of these types of claims, and will do everything in our power to help you and your family get the maximum amount of financial compensation possible.

You can also expect that once we determine that you have a legitimate medical malpractice case, we will serve as your tireless advocates every step of the way. We will explain all your legal rights and options in detail and help you decide the best course of legal action for you and your family.

The first step to pursuing compensation in your case is contacting us to schedule a consultation with an attorney. During the consultation, you can expect to be asked detailed questions about the delivery of your baby, such as:

Were there any complications with your labor?
Were there any complications going into to delivery such as premature birth, multiple births or breech?
Do you recall any signs of problems during delivery such as quick responses from your doctor or specialists being called in to examine you or your baby?
Was your baby transferred to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) after birth?
Were forceps or a vacuum used?
Was CPR or oxygen therapy administered to your baby after delivery?
Did your baby experience seizures in the first few days of life?
If complications did arise, do you recall how the staff reacted and if they explained anything to you?

Every case is different and in order to determine what happened and who is at fault for your baby’s injury, you will need to discuss your individual circumstances with an attorney.

Contact a Cerebral Palsy Lawyer
If your baby is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you should contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible. It is important to work with an attorney who has specific experience in these types of claims to ensure the best outcome in your case. To schedule a private and confidential evaluation with an experienced and highly regarded cerebral palsy lawyer, please contact us today.