CEREBRAL PALSY LAWYER IN ATLANTA

Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, posture, and coordination. It can result from abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain.

In some cases, cerebral palsy may be associated with complications that occur before, during, or shortly after birth. However, not every case of cerebral palsy is caused by medical negligence.

When a preventable medical error may have contributed to a child’s brain injury, a birth injury attorney can review the medical records and circumstances surrounding the pregnancy, labor, delivery, and newborn care.

Potential issues may include failures to recognize or respond appropriately to fetal distress, delays in performing a necessary delivery, problems managing oxygen deprivation, improper use of delivery instruments, failure to diagnose or treat certain infections, or other errors during labor and delivery.

Whether a medical mistake occurred depends on the specific facts of the case and whether the care provided met the applicable standard of care.

Medical records and expert review are often necessary to determine whether an injury may have been preventable.

A diagnosis of cerebral palsy alone does not establish that malpractice occurred.

Questions may arise if there were serious complications during pregnancy or delivery, signs of fetal distress, an emergency delivery, oxygen deprivation, delayed treatment, or other unexpected events surrounding the birth.

A birth injury attorney can review the medical records, work with appropriate medical experts, and investigate whether the care provided may have contributed to the injury.

These cases often rely heavily on medical evidence.

Relevant records may include prenatal records, fetal monitoring strips, labor and delivery notes, medication records, operating room records, newborn records, imaging studies, developmental evaluations, and records from pediatric specialists.

Expert testimony may also be needed to explain whether the medical care met accepted standards and whether any failure in care contributed to the child’s condition.

The compensation available depends on the circumstances of the case, the child’s needs, and the laws of the state where the alleged malpractice occurred.

Potential damages may include medical expenses, future medical care, therapy, assistive devices, mobility equipment, home modifications, educational or developmental support, lost earning capacity, and other long-term costs related to the injury.

Because cerebral palsy can require lifelong care, future needs may be a major part of evaluating a claim.

The deadline to file a claim, known as the statute of limitations, depends on the laws of the state where the alleged medical negligence occurred and the specific circumstances of the case.

Different rules may apply when the injured person is a child, and medical malpractice claims can also be subject to special procedural requirements.

Because these deadlines can be complicated, consider speaking with a birth injury attorney as soon as you have concerns about the care your child received.

Cerebral palsy birth injury cases can involve complex medical records, expert testimony, questions about labor and delivery care, and significant long-term needs.

As America’s Largest Injury Law Firm™, with more than 1,100 lawyers nationwide, $35 billion recovered, and 35 years of experience, Morgan & Morgan has the resources to investigate serious birth injury claims, review medical records, work with appropriate experts, and pursue the compensation our clients may be entitled to.

We believe everyone deserves access to excellent legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we offer free case evaluations. Qualifying birth injury cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis, meaning there are no upfront attorney’s fees and you pay nothing unless we win your case.

That’s our promise: The Fee is Free® unless we win.

If you believe medical negligence may have contributed to your child’s cerebral palsy in Atlanta, contact Morgan & Morgan today for a free case evaluation to learn more about your legal options.