Causes of Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is an irreversible neurological condition that mildly to severely limits the ability to think, speak, move and coordinate movement. Although the causes of cerebral palsy can remain unknown in many cases, when detectable, causes of cerebral palsy can include:

• exposure to toxins
• fetal developmental complications
• genetic factors
• infections
• injuries before, during or after the birthing process
• medical mistakes
• strokes

When medical mistakes play a role in causing or intensifying an infant's cerebral palsy, injured babies and their families will be entitled to compensation and lifetime benefits. If your child was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, contact us to speak with a qualified affiliated cerebral palsy attorney who can help you recover the compensation you need and deserve.

When Malpractice Causes Cerebral Palsy

Occasionally, healthcare professionals can make mistakes that cause babies to suffer brain damage and, ultimately, cerebral palsy.

Some of the medical mistakes known to be causes of cerebral palsy include failing to identify and effectively treat:

• an infant's lack of oxygen
• changes in fetal heart rate
• exposure to toxins (such as lead or mercury)
• newborn meningitis and/or jaundice
• maternal infections (including syphilis, measles or chicken pox)
• maternal signs of distress (such as high blood pressure, blood poisoning or elevated heart rates)
• prolapsed cord (a condition in which the umbilical cord wraps around a baby's neck and cuts off his air supply)
• seizures (in either the pregnant mother or the newborn)

Failing to perform timely C-sections and improperly using forceps or vacuum extraction may also harm newborns and cause them to develop cerebral palsy.

When Medical Mistakes Occur

While malpractice can occur at any time, particularly if healthcare professionals are poorly trained or not adequately staffed, medical mistakes are most likely to occur when labor and delivery complications arise.

The following can increase the likelihood of malpractice:

• breech birth (babies are delivered feet first, rather than head first)
• low birth weight (less than 3.3 pounds)
• multiple births
• premature birth (birth before 32 weeks of pregnancy)

What to Do When Malpractice Causes CP

Parents who suspect that medical mistakes may have played a role in their child's CP diagnosis should set up a free initial consultation with our esteemed affiliated cerebral palsy lawyers. They understand the devastation associated with a cerebral palsy diagnosis and have dedicated much of their careers to helping affected families recover lifetime benefits to help with the lifelong hardships they face.

Our team of affiliated cerebral palsy lawyers has recovered compensation for damages incurred by affected families, including:

• hospital bills
• ongoing treatment costs
• permanent disabilities
• future living expenses and 24 care (if necessary)
• emotional pain and suffering

Has your child been born with Cerebral Palsy? If so, contact Litigators Incorporated, P.C. for help today. Our affiliated cerebral palsy lawyers provide compassionate and committed representation and are standing by to help you. Call today (866) 251-0808.