Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive, non-contagious condition causing substantial physical disability, mostly where motor control is concerned. Cerebral palsy is often the result of a brain injury before, during, or just after birth. While most cerebral palsy cases are a tragic but unavoidable accident, some cases are the result of careless mishandling and negligence on the part of a doctor, nurse, or hospital staff. If this was the case with your child, contact a Pittsburgh medical malpractice lawyer as soon as possible.

Any number of mistakes made by hospital staff during birth can lead to cerebral palsy, including:

Failure to detect a prolapsed umbilical cord in a timely fashion
Failure to perform cesarean despite signs of fetal distress
Lack of oxygen caused by excess time in birth canal
Improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction
Failure to respond to changing conditions or warning signs

If your child suffered an injury during birth that led to cerebral palsy, you are entitled to seek financial compensation from the guilty parties involved. In a 2003 study, the Center for Disease Control estimated that the life-long cost of caring for a victim of cerebral palsy could add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. While financial compensation can’t correct the damage done, it can ensure that your child receives a lifetime of the best care and treatment possible.

Our Pittsburgh Medical Malpractice Lawyer Has Extensive Experience

Our Pittsburgh medical malpractice lawyers have successfully represented clients in Pittsburgh and surrounding counties through all major types of medical malpractice cases, including brain injury and cerebral palsy cases. We are not afraid to take on even the biggest hospital conglomerates, and will fight aggressively to make sure you get the maximum compensation you deserve. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with a top Pittsburgh medical malpractice lawyer today.