Cerebral Palsy
US, Canada and Puerto Rico
Cerebral palsy is a medical condition caused by permanent brain damage that typically occurs before, during, or soon after birth. Few conditions are as tragic as cerebral palsy, and few sights are as devastating to watch as a child struggle with such a disease.
One of the causes of cerebral palsy is brain damage resulting from a birth injury. If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and you believe a birth injury is to blame, please contact the birth injury lawyers at Balkin & Eisbrouch, LLC.
Signs and Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is characterized by diverse conditions that cause varying levels of motor and mental dysfunction. Because of damage to nerves, tendons, bones and muscles, many children who suffer from this disease have trouble with simple, everyday tasks such as moving, seeing and hearing.
Other effects of cerebral palsy include:
Involuntary movement: those with cerebral palsy experience abnormal muscle control that can include involuntary and/or slow movements. The result can be poor balance and uncontrollable movements of the hands and arms.
Learning disabilities: Some cerebral palsy sufferers have difficulty learning how to do certain things like reading and arithmetic. Those with this disease are also at a greater risk of mental retardation.
Speech problems: Other individuals with cerebral palsy have trouble controlling the muscles in their mouth, tongue and palate. These can impact your speech and create difficulty swallowing which can also lead to eating problems.
Seizures: Seizures are one of the more serious and potentially dangerous conditions associated with cerebral palsy. Seizures can appear early or later in life.
Causes of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy can be caused by a number of uncontrollable factors, such as a mother’s illness and a low birth weight.
However, in some situations birth injuries and medical errors made by doctors and other medical professionals can result in cerebral palsy. The following situations are examples of medical malpractice, which may be to blame for your child’s cerebral palsy.
If a medical professional fails to:
- Perform appropriate tests for potential birth complications
- Follow the necessary steps to ensure a safe delivery
- Monitor your baby’s health throughout pregnancy and delivery
- Treat problems that may interfere with your child’s growth and development
- Provide the necessary infant follow-up care after birth
The national law firm of Balkin & Eisbrouch, LLC works alongside medical experts in every state. We have settled cases of all sizes and recently successfully settled for $5.5 million, and we will provide the same dedication to your case. We take cases personally, with empathy for all our clients, while displaying aggressive courtroom tactics.
If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, please contact the birth injury attorneys at Balkin & Eisbrouch, LLC to discuss your claim. We serve clients in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.
