Medical Malpractice Attorneys - Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy isn't a particular disease or illness. The term means a physical condition that affects movement as a result of an injury to the brain. Every person with cerebral palsy is affected in a different way. Cerebral Palsy is the second-most expensive developmental disability to manage over the course of a person's lifetime (second to mental disabilities), with an average lifetime cost per person of $921,000 (2004 est).

Our team of cerebral palsy lawyers offers the medical resources and experience necessary to successfully litigate malpractice claims.The Medical Malpractice division of Elk & Elk covers the entire state of Ohio and our attorneys specialize in the areas of cerebral palsy and medical malpractice.

 

The main types of cerebral palsy are:

• Spastic cerebral palsy - some of the muscles in the body are tight, stiff and weak, making control of movement difficult
• Ataxic cerebral palsy - problems include difficulty with balance, shaky movements of hands or feet, and difficulty with speech
• Athetoid cerebral palsy - control of muscles is disrupted by spontaneous and unwanted movements. Control of posture is also disrupted
• Mixed cerebral palsy - a combination of Ataxic cerebral palsy, Spastic cerebral palsy and Athetoid cerebral palsy.
  
  

Factors that can contribute to developing cerebral palsy include:

diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, preterm labor; maternal infection; group B strep infection; placenta previa; and vasa previa.

 

Tragically, a great number of babies with cerebral palsy could have been prevented. Worse still, many are the direct result of the negligence of a healthcare provider during pregnancy or delivery. Medical malpractice and cerebral palsy defense is big business, and pursuing your claim will likely be highly technical and expensive. If your child has been born with a brain injury, you will want to find out if the condition was caused by the mistakes of a medical provider. You may be entitled to lifetime benefits if the cerebral palsy was the result of medical mistake or malpractice.

 

We at Elk & Elk want to help you fully understand your legal rights. We have medical physician and nurse consultants and other experienced medical professionals representing your rights. If your child has been injured by the mistake of a doctor or other medical provider and you need legal help, let our team work for you. You can chat live (online) or contact us by phone at 1 800 ELK OHIO or use our free medical evaluation form to protect your rights.

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Cerebral Palsy

What causes Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral Palsy misconception and treatment?
What is Cerebral Palsy and what are the symptoms of Cerebral Palsy?

Consumer Awareness

 

Cerebral Palsy In Newborn (blogs)
The United Cerebral Palsy Mission (videos): Videos discuss the history of how United Cerebral Palsy got to where it is today along with men and women who inspire us.