When To Get A Cerebral Palsy Lawyer
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Tuesday, May 10, 2005
We do not know the cause of most cases of cerebral palsy. That is, we are unable to determine what caused cerebral palsy in most children who have congenital CP. We do know that the child who is at highest risk for developing CP is the premature, very small baby who does not cry in the first five minutes after delivery, who needs to be on a ventilator for over four weeks, and who has bleeding in his brain.
Babies who have congenital malformations in systems such as the heart, kidneys, or spine are also more likely to develop CP, probably because they also have malformations in the brain. Seizures in a newborn also increase the risk of CP.
Sometimes bad things happen to good people but sometimes, bad things happen to good people, caused by bad doctors. When this happens you need an experienced Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer that specializes in Medical Malpractice and Medical Negligence. Unless you have an attorney that specializes in these types of cases, your claim can be overlooked.
There is no combination of factors which always results in an abnormally functioning individual. That is, even the small premature infant has a better than 90 percent chance of not having cerebral palsy. There are a surprising number of babies who have very stormy courses in the newborn period and go on to do very well. In contrast, some infants who have rather benign beginnings are eventually found to have severe mental retardation or learning disabilities.
Medical Malpractice and Medical Negligence cases are on the rise in the United States. Ever increasing work hours for doctors and physicians are pushing resources to the limits, and mistakes are made. A Medical Malpractice Lawyer can identify when these types of incidents arise. If you or a loved one has been a victim of Medical Malpractice or Negligence, you can be compensated for your pain and suffering. Our team of Medical Malpractice Lawyers will evaluate your case and respond as soon as possible.
Many children in Chicago with cerebral palsy have a congenital malformation of the brain, meaning that the malformation existed at birth and was not caused by factors occurring during the birthing process. Not all of these malformations can be seen by the physician, even with today's most sophisticated scans, but when CP is recognized in a newborn, a congenital malformation is suspected. When a diagnosis of CP is made, the mother and father often feel guilty and wonder what they did to cause their child to have this disorder. While it is certainly true that good prenatal care is an essential part of preventing congenital problems, it must be stated that congenital problems, or "birth defects," often occur even when the mother has strictly followed her physician's advice in caring for herself and the developing infant. Though the causes of Chicago "birth defects" are usually unknown, we do know that the developing brain can be affected by several factors. When the fetus is exposed to certain chemicals or infections through the expectant mother, for example. The developing brain can be injured if the expectant
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