Washington Cerebral Palsy

Health care provider negligence is the cause of devastating birth injuries such as cerebral palsy.  Dealing with the effects of these injuries can be an emotional time for you and your family, and you likely have added concerns such as how to pay for medical expenses, travel costs, and therapy.  At D'Amore Law Group, P.C., our Washington cerebral palsy lawyers are here to help you and your loved ones cope in this difficult time and obtain you the compensation you need to ensure your child receives the health care treatment they need.

Birthing Process Injuries

Injuries can occur during birth due to the size of the baby’s body or head, and their position in the womb prior to labor.  These factors cause an increased risk, and the mother should be monitored by doctors and nurses before and during labor to ensure the safety of the baby.  The baby may become stuck in the pelvic region, usually lodged by the shoulders, and this can also cause injury.  These types of injuries are largely preventable with proper care and identification of potential risks.  If your doctor fails to handle equipment properly, such as forceps or vacuum extractors, or does not act appropriately when presented with the above mentioned risks, they may have committed malpractice.  Health care provider negligence is a leading cause of birth injury.

Birth Injuries: Cerebral Palsy

There are many different types of conditions that can develop as a result of medical negligence.  Cerebral palsy is a disability caused by injury to the brain. This injury can occur as a result of an oxygen shortage or blood loss during birth.  If a doctor fails to appropriately monitor the vital signs of the mother and child during birth, the newborn can be denied oxygen or lose blood and develop brain damage.  In medical malpractice law, this negligence constitutes a failure to provide adequate medical care.

Please call D'Amore Law Group at 800-905-4676 or fill out our web form for a free consultation so that we may help you obtain compensation in your cerebral palsy birth injury case.