Brain and Spinal Damage
The medical care administered during pregnancy and through the labor and delivery process is an incredibly delicate matter. Newborns are very susceptible to physical injury because their bones, ligaments, and tendons have not yet fully formed. As a consequence, impacts and contortions that would only result in minor injury to an older child or an adult can inflict lasting harm and permanent damage to a newborn. When a birth injury affects the brain or spine, the likelihood of serious complications is significant because of the important role that they play in the body’s proper function.
If your child suffered a tragic injury due to a doctor or nurse’s medical mistake, then we can help you to hold the negligent parties accountable for the harm they have done. Contact the Houston birth injury lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 832-369-8296. We understand that this is a difficult time in your life and that the financial strain can be tough to bear. Let us help to ease your worry.
Effects of Brain and Spinal Damage
The brain is the center of thought, but it is also the primary processing and communication hub for many vital processes. Cognitive function, personality, and memory represent only a fraction of its responsibilities. The spine contains the nerves that transmit signals between the brain and nerve endings, and injuries to the spine can interfere with this essential communication.
Brain and spinal damage may result in:
- Difficulty in memory formation or retrieval
- Severely impaired cognitive function
- Paraplegia
- Quadriplegia
- Compromised motor skill development
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It is important that you stand up for the legal rights of your son or daughter. Contact the Houston brain and spinal damage birth injury lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 832-369-8296 if your child has suffered a birth injury caused by medical malpractice.