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Over 6,500 infants and children in the US are diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy each year. In all an estimated 500,000 people in the US have been diagnosed with the condition, and thousands of families have suffered the emotional and financial burdens of raising a child with Cerebral Palsy.

 

Although not all Cerebral Palsy is caused by medical errors during the pregnancy and birthing processes, it has been found that medical errors are at the root of the problem in many cases. The main cause of Cerebral Palsy is oxygen deprivation during the birthing process. Examples of some medical errors that can lead to Cerebral Palsy include but are not limited to:

• improper use of forceps
• excessive use of vacuum extraction
• failure to diagnose jaundice
• failure to diagnose meningitis
• failure to perform a caesarian section during fetal distress
• failure to recognize and treat seizures
• oxygen deprivation by leaving baby in birthing canal too long
• failure to recognize an umbilical cord wrapped around an infant's neck

 

 

 

 

 

 

Erbs Palsy (Brachial Plexus Palsy) occurs as a result of traumatic stretching of an infant's shoulder during birth. This stretching affects the Brachial Plexus nerves and can result in the paralysis, loss of control or feeling, of the shoulder, arm, and hand muscles. Often times this traumatic stretching could have been avoided, and the injury was caused by medical malpractice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If your child was diagnosed - before, during, or after birth - with any of the following:

• Birth Asphyxia
• Hypoxic or Ischemic Encephalopathy
• Static Encephalopathy
• Traumatic Birth
• Developmental Delays
• Neonatal depression

then your child has most likely been affected by a birthing injury. If you are not satisfied with your child's physician's explanations for your child's injury you should contact a Testa and Testa attorney today to learn more about your child's legal rights.

 

Remember! Don't wait until it's too late! The law puts time limits on how long you can wait before bringing a case. The time limits and conditions vary from state-to-state and under Federal Law.

If your child has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, Erbs Palsy, or any other birthing injury - call or e-mail us today for a FREE case evaluation..

Our lawyers will review the facts in your case, explain your legal rights and if we determine you have a case,