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A child with cerebral palsy may have multiple special needs, depending on the severity of the condition. In more severe cases of cerebral palsy, a child may also suffer from mental retardation, behavioral problems, epilepsy and other associated conditions. Meeting the needs of a cerebral palsy child can be financially overwhelming for families, particularly when the child requires:

· 24-hour or long-term care

· Assistive devices such as a wheelchair

· Medication

· Physical, occupational, speech or mental therapy

· Surgery

Parents of a cerebral palsy child may be able to obtain assistance with some of these needs from local or national, governmental or non-profit organizations. However, some families might be eligible for compensation from a different source: cerebral palsy lawsuit. Damages for eligible families may include money for permanent disability, costs for medical treatments, pain and suffering and other expenses related to cerebral palsy.

Was Your Child Harmed by Medical Malpractice?

Cerebral palsy is primarily caused by damage to a baby’s developing brain, but there are many cases in which there are no reasons for the condition. However, a small percentage of the thousands of diagnosed cases of cerebral palsy each year may have been prevented with proper medical care.

There are several well-known factors that may cause or contribute to the development of cerebral palsy in a child. These include:

· Maternal/fetal/newborn infections

· Seizures after birth

· Pre-term delivery

· Low birth weight

· Severe jaundice

· Oxygen deprivation

· C-section or other delivery complications

While it’s not always possible to prevent these things from occurring, medical professionals have an obligation to take proper precautions and to respond to complications in a timely manner so as to reduce the risks to the mother and child. The results can be devastating when medical professionals fail in this obligation, and they can be held responsible for any damages that were suffered.

A Cerebral Palsy Lawyer Can Help

Treating a cerebral palsy child can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars over his/her lifetime. If your child’s condition was caused by medical malpractice, a cerebral palsy lawyer can help you to get the compensation needed to care for your child.

It is important to note that medical malpractice cases are subject to a statute of limitations. Because of this, a strict deadline will be enforced in the filing of your lawsuit, assuming you are eligible. As soon as you suspect that your child has cerebral palsy as a result of medical malpractice, you should contact an attorney immediately to ensure that your rights are fully protected.

Contact Burke & Eisner Today

The attorneys at Burke & Eisner have helped numerous families recover compensation from doctors and other parties who caused a child to develop cerebral palsy. If you would like to discuss the details of your case with an experienced attorney and find out whether your child’s cerebral palsy was as a result of medical malpractice, contact us today. At no cost to you will will evaluate your cast, answer any questions you have and discuss your options.