Cerebral Palsy

Does your child have cerebral palsy caused by medical negligence?

Cerebral palsy is a condition that can greatly affect the nervous system.  The different types of cerebral palsy include:

• Mixed
• Ataxic
• Dyskinetic
• Spastic

There are many causes of cerebral palsy.  The most common, however, is if the infant has an insufficient amount of oxygen to his or her brain (a birth injury).  The result can be that your newborn child is affected with this condition.  Symptoms of cerebral palsy as your child grows can include tight muscles, abnormal gait, muscle weakness, locked joints, tremors, seizures, hearing problems, developmental delays/problems, speech problems, vision problems and more.

Though there is no cure for cerebral palsy, there are many treatments that can be effective in helping you and your child manage the condition.  The extensive medical treatment, physical therapy and other treatment necessary to give your child the best possible quality of life can be very expensive.  It is in your child’s best interests to speak with a St. Louis personal injury lawyer if you believe the condition was caused by negligence.

Compensation and Cerebral Palsy

If your child’s cerebral palsy was caused by medical malpractice or negligence on the part of a nurse, doctor or other medical employee, you could be able to obtain compensation for your losses and future losses caused by their negligence.  An experienced lawyer could be able to greatly enhance your chances of receiving the compensation that you need in order to give your child the help and care that he or she needs.

It is any parent’s worst nightmare to know that his or her newborn infant has a condition that could have been prevented.  It is very important that you are aware of your rights and those of your child.  A St. Louis cerebral palsy lawyer has experience handling these types of cases and could be able to give you the representation that you need.

Contact a Missouri Cerebral Palsy Lawyer at The Cagle Law Firm today.