Los Angeles Cerebral Palsy LawyersOur cerebral palsy attorneys in Los Angeles represent families who have children who suffer from cerebral palsy which were caused the negligent actions of their doctors during the child birth. Cerebral palsy is a type of neurological disorder where the child's brain has difficulty communicating to the muscles. One of the most common medical malpractice causes of cerebral palsy injuries are when the infant is receiving a decreased amount of blood flow or a lack of oxygen. This lack of proper nutrients or oxygen causes brain damage which ultimately is referred to as cerebral palsy. There are three main types of cerebral palsy, and there is presently no cure for children who suffer from cerebral palsy. These three types of cerebral palsy that your child is suffering from are athetoid, ataxic or spastic cerebral palsy. It is important that the negligent people responsible for these injuries be held responsible as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that the average treatment costs for someone with cerebral palsy can be upwards of $1 MILLION dollars for medical care and medical treatment. Many families are unable to afford this treatment, and they should be compensated by the hospital, the doctor, and their insurance companies. Our Cerebral palsy lawyer, Lee Arter, will help you recover the compensation you deserve to provide the best medical treatment for your child. Most indicators or signs that your child is suffering from cerebral palsy will be noticeable prior to your child's third birthday. Some of the most common signs and symptoms that your child is suffering from cerebral palsy includes:
- abnormal crawling;
- abnormal sense of touch;
- abnormal sense of pain;
- delays in motor development;
- difficulty with speech;
- difficulty swallowing;
- general paralysis;
- involuntary movements;
- joint contracture;
- stiffness of joints preventing full extension
- limited movement;
- mental retardation;
- paralysis of arms; and
- seizures.
Some of the most common factors caused by the medical negligence and medical malpractice of doctors during the delivery process include:
- fetal distress;
- gestational diabetes;
- head trauma;
- low blood sugar;
- negligence in diagnoses; and
- pre-eclampsia.
If your child has been injured during the delivery process, contact our Los Angeles cerebral palsy attorney to hold the negligent doctors liable for their medical malpractice actions or inactions. Either complete a free case evaluation or call us toll-free at 800-715-4489. |