Cerebral Palsy
The doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals who are involved in pregnancy, labor, delivery, and neonatal care have an almost unfathomable level of responsibility. Just as all practitioners of medicine are expected to adhere to and exceed the standard of care, so too are these parties.
However, they are working with the delicate body and the unformed immune system of newborn children, so the stakes are raised considerably. Mistakes in the delivery of a child can result in traumatic birth injuries that permanently affect his or her health and quality of life. Cerebral palsy is one of the most severe birth injuries that may occur.
If medical malpractice in the course of your child’s birth has afflicted him or her with this preventable condition, then a legal action may be appropriate. A successful civil suit can help you to gain the financial resources necessary to deal with the ongoing costs of treatment and care. Contact the Houston birth injury lawyers of Williams Kherkher today at 832-369-8296.
Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy occurs as a result of brain damage. Though it is possible that this damage was inflicted prior to labor and delivery, there are often circumstances and actions that indicate that the injury may have been sustained due to medical malpractice. Long labor, difficult deliveries, and the use of assistive devices all heighten the risk of cerebral palsy. Symptoms of cerebral palsy include:
- Tremors of one or more limbs
- Limited fine and gross motor development
- Difficulty maintaining balance
- Inability to hold one’s self upright or walk
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As of 2003, it was estimated that the lifelong economic impact of cerebral palsy was on average approximately $920,000. Do not attempt to bear that on your own. Contact the Houston cerebral palsy lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 832-369-8296 to discuss your legal rights and options.