Medical Malpractice and Mental Retardation
Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyer: Birth Injury Claims
During the delivery process, a child can be placed in immense danger if the medical professionals in charge of delivering the child fail to follow the proper procedure in the event of an emergency. Lack of oxygen to the brain or trauma to the head can cause brain damage during childbirth that could result in mental impairment or retardation. While mental retardation can be the result of a genetic disorder or other naturally occurring problems in the development of a child's brain, birth injuries are a major cause of mental impairment in newborn children. If you suspect that your child might have suffered a birth injury resulting in mental impairment or retardation, you should contact a
Philadelphia medical malpractice attorney without delay.
Mental retardation can be caused by a doctor's negligent treatment during the delivery process. While it is sometimes difficult to identify mental impairment at an early age, the healthy development of a child's brain can be measured in terms of achieving specific developmental milestones. These milestones include sitting up for the first time, learning to crawl, walking, and talking. If a child fails to achieve these milestones by a certain age it is usually an indication of developmental delay. Developmental delay entails that the child's brain is developing slower than the brains of other children at the same age.
Medical Malpractice Attorney Serving Philadelphia
At The Law Offices of Steven Laynas, we know how take these dangerous doctors to court and make them pay for the harm done to your child. Caring for a mentally impaired child can be costly. Our firm will aggressively fight for your child to help ensure that you and your child receive the full compensation for your hardships. We are here to help you and your child. Call our firm today and take your first step to securing a safe and comfortable future for your child.
Contact a Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyer
if your child suffered an injury during birth that led to mental impairment or retardation.