Cerebral Palsy Malpractice
Cerebral Palsy Malpractice
Greenberg & Bederman handles cerebral palsy medical malpractice law in Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a permanent and irreversible crippling condition that affects the central nervous system. Most victims develop the disability before birth or shortly after birth. While cerebral palsy can occur under the best medical care, many injuries are caused by the negligence of health care providers either at the time of birth, or during the newborn period before the child leaves the hospital. If this is the case, there may be grounds for a malpractice law suit.
If there is interference with the development of the nervous system, or oxygen or nutrition is prohibited from the brain, the result can be the development of cerebral palsy. At the time of birth, oxygen loss can occur from uncorrected problems with the umbilical cord, damage to the placenta which causes the blood supply to the fetus to be compromised or fetal distress arising from the fetus being stuck in the birth canal. After birth, especially in premature births, cerebral palsy can arise from untreated complications with the cardiovascular, respiratory or digestive system, and from untreated seizures. It is possible that damages could have been avoided or that improper medical procedures or improper medical treatment contributed to the problem.
Medical symptoms of cerebral palsy include spasticity, seizures, delayed or abnormal development, paralysis, and mental retardation.
Additional Resources
See also Types of Cerebral Palsy – Acquired & Congenital
See also Causes of Cerebral Palsy
See also Birth Injuries
See also Cerebral Palsy Treatments
See also Medical Malpractice – Frequently Asked Questions
Cerebral palsy victims require specialized medical care and therapy and will need financial and medical assistance throughout their lives, depending on the severity of the disorder. Added to the cost of such intensive long-term care is the loss of enjoyment of life that the medical victim experiences.
If you or a loved one has suffered from cerebral palsy, call a Maryland Medical Malpractice lawyer at Greenberg & Bederman in MD at (301) 589-2200 or VA or DC call toll free (800) 800-1144 , Baltimore 301-589-220or submit an online medical malpractice cerebral palsy questionnaire.
The initial malpractice consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your cerebral palsy or malpractice case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. A lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations, so please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
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Online Cerebral Palsy Resources
Come Unity – Cerebral Palsy Resources for Children
UCP – One Stop Resource Guide for Cerebral Palsy Victims
Healing Arts – Links and Additional Sources for those suffering from cerebral palsy
Cerebral Palsy Org – The Mission is to provide you with the most comprehensive and compassionate reource for all things related to Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy – Ask The Doctor
Disability Resource – Disability Directory Cerebral palsy Resources
NIH Gov – Cerebral palsy Government Information Page
Health Communities – Physcian Developed and Monitored Cerebral palsy Signs and Symptoms
Kids Health Org – Cerebral palsy Article
CerebralPalsyResources.com – Cerebral palsy Resources
CDC – Center for Disease Control And Prevention – Cerebral Palsy Awareness
