Cerebral palsy is a condition that compromises the brain's ability to control motor function. Cerebral palsy is often a preventable condition that begins during fetal development, the birth process, or the first few years of a child's life. There are many instances in which medical malpractice is responsible for the conditions leading to cerebral palsy. Medical malpractice is a medical professional's failure to meet the standard of care required by a member of his or her profession.
If your child was born with cerebral palsy, you may have questions about if and how medical malpractice played a role. The attorneys at Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg & Jeck, P.C., can help you seek answers to those questions, providing experienced legal counsel and determined advocacy.
Contact us today to speak with an experienced Philadelphia cerebral palsy lawyer.
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is an incurable, non-contagious, and non-progressive condition. Its effects on a person's health can vary depending on the type and severity of one's condition. It is estimated that 4,500 infants develop cerebral palsy each year. Approximately half a million Americans are currently living with cerebral palsy. Most children develop cerebral palsy during the birth process. Approximately 30 percent develop cerebral palsy during fetal growth, and the remaining cases develop after birth. An experienced Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyer can represent families through the ups and downs of cerebral palsy.
Our firm can provide you with answers to many of the questions you have about cerebral palsy and your legal rights, including:
- Cerebral palsy prevention
- Cerebral palsy surgery
- Cerebral palsy treatment
- Cerebral palsy symptoms
- Cerebral palsy medicine
- Types of cerebral palsy
- Causes of cerebral palsy
- Cerebral palsy diagnosis
- Cerebral palsy financial support
While there is no cure for cerebral palsy, a child is not barred from living a satisfying and fulfilling life. There are a variety of treatments that can greatly improve the life and functioning of a person with cerebral palsy. Caring for someone with cerebral palsy is a lifelong endeavor. Different challenges and considerations develop at every stage of the life span. There is a myriad of professionals dedicated to helping people with cerebral palsy reach their full potential and achieve the highest quality of life possible.
When medical malpractice contributes to a child's cerebral palsy, the negligent medical professional can be held liable. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling medical malpractice cases involving cerebral palsy and other birth injuries. We will work with you personally to help you understand and assert your legal rights.
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If you have questions about cerebral palsy, we are here to help. Contact us today to speak with a knowledgeable Philadelphia, Boston or New Jersey medical malpractice attorney. We offer free initial consultations and handle cases on a contingency fee basis — you won't have to pay us unless we get results for you.
