Mississippi Cerebral Palsy Legal Help
If Your Child has Been Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy Shortly after Birth, Call 1-855-833-3707 and Learn About Your Legal Options.
Mississippi Cerebral Palsy Legal Help
In a perfect world, all children are born healthy. They learn to walk and verbalize at the same rate as their peers, and grow into independent adults. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world.
Cerebral palsy is a developmental disorder that is most-often caused by trauma during the birthing process which results in brain injury. These injuries can be easily avoided if doctors take the necessary precautions during a patient’s pregnancy as well as during labor.
If you gave birth to a child who was later diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you need to discuss the facts of your case with a competent cerebral palsy lawyer.
Our attorneys offer free consultations in cerebral palsy cases, and can be reached 24 hours a day at 1-855-833-3707.
Cerebral Palsy Facts
It’s estimated that out of 1,000 births in the U.S., 1 to 4 are born with cerebral palsy. This condition occurs due to damage or infection of certain parts of the brain during a mother’s prenatal period or during delivery. The parts of the brain affected generally control mobility, speech and muscle function. Children with cerebral palsy may not show signs of the condition at first; however, with time, it becomes apparent when the child starts having a hard time reaching developmental milestones compared with other children.
Here are some key signs that may point to cerebral palsy in a newborn:
- The child may be unable to fully support its head, leading to a lopsided head situation
- The child may not cry shortly after birth
- The child may have a hard time swallowing or feeding
- The child may walk with an unusual gait
- The child may stumble and fall more than is expected
- The child may cross its legs when picked up and placed on someone’s lap
Cerebral palsy may take some time before it is diagnosed. For the most part, you may start seeing the signs a few months after birth. Consulting a pediatric doctor may help you get a definitive diagnosis.
Healthcare Professionals May Be Responsible
Infections during the prenatal period usually point to the negligence of a healthcare provider. These professionals are trained to notice signs of infection which should be treated immediately in order to keep both the mother and baby healthy. At the same time, doctors who choose to use clamps and forceps in an aggressive manner can also cause damage to the brain which then results in the development of CP.
Speak with an Attorney Today
You have nothing to lose by at least discussing the facts of your Mississippi birth injury case with a cerebral palsy lawyer. The consultation is free, and if an attorney can help you with your case, they do so under contingency. This means that you literally never pay a dime to your attorney unless they win your case.
Cerebral palsy cannot be cured; it can only be managed. Studies show that a child with CP can cost over a million dollars in medical expenses, mobility, therapy, etc. Because of this, you should do everything in your power to seek out the maximum amount of compensation from those who caused this condition in the first place.
Please contact a cerebral palsy attorney today at 1-855-833-3707 for a free consultation, and learn the legal options available to your family.
More Information: Mississippi Cerebral Palsy Resources