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Atlanta Cerebral Palsy Birth Injuries
Cerebral palsy is a serious type of birth injury, the development of which may warrant legal action. While not all cases of cerebral palsy will qualify the parents for a birth injury lawsuit, those who suspect their doctor, nurse or other medical professional was negligent in delivering their child may be able to collect compensation for damages. To find out if you have legal recourse for your child’s cerebral palsy, contact our Atlanta birth injury lawyers today for a free, no obligation case review.
Causes of Cerebral Palsy
While many factors can lead to the development of cerebral palsy, medical negligence is often cited as the cause of this birth injury. When a doctor, nurse or midwife fails to provide a certain level of care to their patients, and a child is injured as a result, they may be found negligent and therefore legally liable for any resulting damages. The following are among the causes of cerebral palsy which may warrant legal action:
- Failure to perform a C-section
- Failure to recognize fetal distress
- Improper use of forceps and vacuums
- Failure to recognize infections in the mother
Atlanta Cerebral Palsy Lawyers
Our cerebral palsy attorneys understand how medical malpractice may lead to a birth injury, and will use this knowledge to pursue justice for our clients. With most cerebral palsy patients requiring nearly one million dollars for lifelong care, our lawyers work hard to hold negligent parties accountable for their actions to ensure our clients are fully compensated. In doing so, we work with medical and economic professionals to determine both the cause of the injury and the amount of compensation needed to care for the child. If your child was born with cerebral palsy, our birth injury lawyers might be able to help. Fill out our free case review form to contact Morgan and Morgan today.
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