San Antonio Cerebral Palsy Lawyer
Cerebral palsy is a term used to cover a spectrum of muscle control disorders involving the inability of the brain to control certain motor functions. It can have a number of causes and can express itself in varying degrees, but a large percentage of cerebral palsy cases are thought to be caused by injury during pregnancy or the delivery of a child. Because all forms of cerebral palsy are linked to a brain injury, newborns are especially at risk for developing this condition during pregnancy and delivery.
Cerebral palsy is a chronic disease without a cure. Although there are treatment options that can aid a child with cerebral palsy throughout his or her life, this disease will persist for life. If you or someone you love has been affected by cerebral palsy because of a birth injury, you may be eligible to seek compensation to help with medical bills and related expenses. Please contact the San Antonio cerebral palsy lawyers of Chris Mayo Injury Lawyers by calling 210-999-9999 for a free consultation.
Birth Injury and Cerebral Palsy
Injury to the brain of your newborn during pregnancy or delivery can have lifelong effects. One of the factors to be aware of is the length of your delivery. If your delivery takes an extended period of time, it could put your child at increased risk for brain injury. In addition, the following situations have the potential to result in dangerous birth injuries:
- If your baby was not delivered by your doctor within 24 hours of your water breaking
- If your baby was in the birth canal without oxygen for an extended period of time
- If you had an untreated maternal infection
- If your baby was handled improperly during delivery
Your doctor has a responsibility to respond to these types of situations and medical concerns with expediency and accuracy in order to protect the health of you and your newborn. If he or she fails to live up to this responsibility, legal action may be warranted.
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The birth of a newborn should be a joyful occasion. Sadly, a negligent doctor or nurse can turn the delivery process into a nightmare. Please contact the San Antonio cerebral palsy lawyers of Chris Mayo Injury Lawyers by calling 210-999-9999 for more information on your legal options regarding birth injury and cerebral palsy.
