Cerebral Palsy from Birth Injuries
An estimated 10,000 American babies will develop cerebral palsy each year. While doctors do not always know the cause of this potentially disabling disorder, it can result from brain damage during the labor and delivery process. Therefore, it is of utmost importance for obstetricians and neonatal nurses to carefully monitor the health of your baby during delivery.
Sadly, though, doctors and nurses do not always give you and your baby the care and attention that you deserve. If a doctor’s negligence has led to cerebral palsy for your child, you should not let this carelessness go unpunished. To learn more about your legal options, contact a Philadelphia birth injury lawyer from Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today at 215-238-1130.
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy describes a variety of conditions that result from brain damage during or right after birth. This can be due to factors that arise during pregnancy, or from injuries sustained during the delivery rocess. It can affect the following areas:
- Muscle develop
- Coordination
- Motor skills
- Learning abilities
- Vision
- Hearing
Sadly, the brain damage that causes cerebral palsy is permanent, although a child can undergo surgeries and physical therapy to help him or her function better. In some cases, a child may never be able to live independently due to disabilities from cerebral palsy. If your child’s cerebral palsy results from a medical mistake, you should fight back against this terrible act of negligence.
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Doctors and nurses should always remain alert for signs of fetal distress so that they can carefully and quickly react to prevent cerebral palsy. If a medical professional has failed in this duty to you, you should contact a Philadelphia birth injury attorney from Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 today.