Philadelphia Cerebral Palsy Attorney

About Birth Injuries and Cerebral Palsy

Birth injuries can occur during the prenatal period or the delivery process. While there may be a number of causes, such as environmental toxins or accidents, many can be traced back to medical error. If you believe your child has cerebral palsy which could have been prevented, consult with a competent Philadelphia medical malpractice attorney for assistance in filing a claim. With the advent of ultrasound, fetal monitors and other recent medical equipment and tests, birth injuries are more preventable than in earlier times. Difficult births are easier to predict as doctors and nurses are more able to closely monitor fetal progress throughout a pregnancy, labor and delivery to prevent serious birth injury.

One of the most severe birth injuries is cerebral palsy; palsy is defined as paralysis; loss of power to feel, move, or to control motion in a part of the body. The legal team at the firm understands the emotional and financial impact on a family of having a child with cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, or other severe birth injury.

Cerebral Palsy Lawyer in Philadelphia

During fetal development or the birth process, a lack of an adequate supply of oxygen may result in cerebral palsy or other permanent damage. Should the baby become distressed there are standard medical protocols to be followed by medical personnel. A failure to observe or recognize serious fetal distress and/or a failure to respond appropriately which results in a severe birth injury may be deemed medical malpractice. An experienced cerebral palsy attorney at the firm will investigate to ensure all reasonable standards of care were met or identify areas of substandard care as part of case preparation.

Cerebral Palsy may not be diagnosed until years later. The more recent statistics on raising and caring for a child with cerebral palsy estimates the cost at approximately one million dollars. In reality there is more cost than just the out-of-pocket costs of therapies, on-going medical care, special education programs and so on. Even with help from government programs, if you can qualify, the burden can be tremendous. If your child has cerebral palsy as a result of medical error, call the Law Offices of Steven Laynas for a consultation.

Contact a Philadelphia cerebral palsy attorney at the firm for advice on obtaining financial relief in caring for a person with cerebral palsy.