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Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 A cerebral palsy child may have various special needs, depending on the severity of his/her condition. More severe cases of cerebral palsy may involve mental retardation, epilepsy, behavioral problems and other conditions. Meeting the needs of a cerebral palsy child can be financially overwhelming for families, particularly when the child requires:

 

· 24-hour or long-term care

· Assistive devices such as a wheelchair

· Medication

· Physical, occupational, speech or mental therapy

· Surgery

 

Parents of a cerebral palsy child may be able to obtain assistance with some of these needs from local or national, governmental or non-profit organizations. However, some families might be eligible for compensation from a different source: cerebral palsy lawsuit. Eligible families may be able to recover financial damages such as medical expenses, permanent disability, pain and suffering and other expenses by filing a lawsuit.

 

Was Your Child Harmed by Medical Malpractice?

Many children are born with cerebral palsy for unknown reasons, but the primary cause of the condition is brain damage. Some of the thousands of diagnosed cases of cerebral palsy each year, however, could have been prevented if proper medical care had been administered.

 

There are several well-known factors that may cause or contribute to the development of cerebral palsy in a child. These include:

 

· Maternal/fetal/newborn infections

· Seizures after birth

· Pre-term delivery

· Low birth weight

· Severe jaundice

· Oxygen deprivation

· C-section or other delivery complications

 

While it’s not always possible to prevent these things from occurring, medical professionals have an obligation to take proper precautions and to respond to complications in a timely manner so as to reduce the risks to the mother and child. When doctors and medical professionals fail to meet this obligation, the results can be devastating and they can be held responsible for the damages.

 

A Cerebral Palsy Lawyer Can Help

Treating a cerebral palsy child can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars over his/her lifetime. If your child's condition is due to medical malpractice, a cerebral palsy attorney can assist you in getting the money you need to provide for your child's care.

 

It is important to note that medical malpractice cases are subject to a statute of limitations. This means a strict deadline will apply to the filing of your lawsuit, if it is determined you are eligible. To ensure your rights are fully protected, you should contact a lawyer as soon as you suspect your cerebral palsy child has suffered as a result of medical malpractice.

 

Contact Burke & Eisner Today

The attorneys at Burke & Eisner have helped numerous families recover compensation from doctors and other parties who caused a child to develop cerebral palsy. If you would like to discuss the details of your case with an experienced attorney and find out whether your child's cerebral palsy was as a result of medical malpractice, contact us today. We will review your case, answer any legal questions you may have and let you know what your options are, all at no charge.

 

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