Cleveland Cerebral Palsy Lawyers Helping Families Seek Justice for Birth Injuries
Cerebral palsy is a life-changing condition that affects both children and their families. When cerebral palsy is caused by medical negligence during birth, families may be left struggling to provide lifelong care for their children. These care needs can cause significant financial burden.
If your child’s cerebral palsy resulted from medical mistakes, the experienced Cleveland cerebral palsy lawyers at Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy are here to help you seek justice and the compensation you need.
What Is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that affects the cerebral motor cortex, disrupting mobility and muscle control. It can cause a range of physical impairments, from mild coordination problems to severe disabilities requiring lifelong care.
Children with cerebral palsy often need ongoing medical treatment, therapy, and assistive devices to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Common Causes of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy can occur due to complications during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, but it is often the result of negligence involving these common causes:
- Medical Negligence: Mistakes made by medical providers during labor and delivery can lead to irreversible harm.
- Failure to Detect and Treat Fetal Distress: A delayed response to signs of distress can result in brain damage due to lack of oxygen.
- Misuse of Forceps or Vacuum Extractors: Incorrect use of these tools can cause physical trauma to a newborn, leading to cerebral palsy.
- Delay in Performing a C-Section: Prolonged labor or failure to perform an emergency C-section can result in oxygen deprivation to the baby.
- Inadequate Monitoring of Oxygen Levels: Failure to properly monitor a baby’s oxygen levels during labor can lead to brain injury.
Types of Cerebral Palsy
There are different types of cerebral palsy, and their classification is dependent upon the severity of symptoms and what parts of the body and movement are affected.
The main types include:
- Spastic Cerebral Palsy: The most common type, causing stiff muscles and difficulty with movement.
- Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy: Causes involuntary movements, making it hard to control the body.
- Ataxic Cerebral Palsy: Affects balance and coordination, leading to shaky movements.
- Mixed Cerebral Palsy: A combination of symptoms from different types of cerebral palsy.
Proving Negligence in a Cerebral Palsy Claim
Holding medical professionals accountable requires proving that their negligence directly caused the injury. Our team at Nurenberg Paris works to establish this by:
- Showing Deviation from the Standard of Care: We analyze how the medical providers failed to meet the accepted standard of care during labor or delivery.
- Using Medical Records and Expert Testimony: We gather detailed medical records and consult with birth injury experts to demonstrate how negligence occurred.
- Proving Preventability: We show that the injury could have been avoided if proper care had been provided.
Compensation for Cerebral Palsy Victims
Families caring for a child with cerebral palsy often face overwhelming costs that will continue over a lifetime. You may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical Expenses: Covering the cost of ongoing treatments, therapies, and medical equipment.
- Special Education Costs and Assistive Technology: Ensuring your child has access to the resources needed to thrive.
- Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the emotional toll on both the child and family.
- Home Modifications and Long-Term Care: Adjusting your home and planning for future care needs.
- Loss of Earning Potential: Securing financial support for your child’s future if they are unable to work.
How Our Cleveland Cerebral Palsy Lawyers Can Help
At Nurenberg Paris, our legal team helps families affected by birth injuries by offering the following comprehensive support:
- Investigate the Birth Circumstances: We thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding your child’s birth to identify instances of medical negligence.
- Work with Medical Experts: Our network of medical professionals provides insight to strengthen your case.
- Negotiate Settlements: We work tirelessly to ensure the settlement covers all current and future care needs.
- Advocate in Court: If a fair settlement isn’t reached, we will take your case to court and fight for the compensation your child deserves.
Why Choose Our Team?
Nurenberg Paris has decades of experience handling birth injury cases, with a proven track record of success. Our compassionate legal team has seen firsthand the emotional and financial challenges your family faces, and we’re committed to helping you secure the compensation needed to care for your child. Plus, you won’t pay any fees unless we win your case.
Contact Our Cleveland Cerebral Palsy Lawyers Today
If your child has cerebral palsy due to medical negligence, contact Nurenberg Paris today for a free consultation. We’ll review your case and help you pursue justice and the financial support your family deserves.
