Cerebral Palsy and Medical Malpractice
Posted on : 12-19-2009 | By : Legal Information | In : Legal Articles
Tags: Cerebal Palsy
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Understandably many parents go through a long period of shock when their child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, particularly if the brain injury occurred during a difficult delivery. As they come to terms with the diagnosis and dealing with the day to day life of caring for their child and endless medical visits, parents begin to try to piece together exactly what happened, and how and who was responsible.
Medical error, negligence or malpractice is sometimes the cause of brain injury at birth. Oxygen deprivation during birth can occur when the umbilical cord cuts off the oxygen supply. Babies who are in a difficult position such as in a breach birth are also at risk. Large babies can get stuck in the birth canal and so be deprived of oxygen. Failing to monitor the baby’s condition or make a timely decision to perform a caesarian are examples of medical error or negligence that can lead to Cerebral Palsy.
In these cases it is only right that parents should go to a personal injury lawyer and seek compensation. Usually a case is filed on the child’s behalf but sometimes parents can be named as plaintiffs too as they have suffered both financially and emotionally. Medical costs, home care, educational costs and pain and suffering can and should all be claimed for.
Fortunately there are many supportive groups for Cerebral Palsy that parents can turn to. There are also highly skilled and understanding lawyers available to ensure Cerebral Palsy victims and their parents receive the compensation they rightly deserve.
This article is not intended as legal advice.
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