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Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a permanent and irreversibly crippling condition that affects
the central nervous system. Most victims develop the disability before birth
or shortly after. While cerebral palsy can occur under the best medical care,
many cases are caused by negligence at the time of birth or during the newborn
period before the child leaves the hospital. If this is the case, there may
be grounds for a suit for damages.
Anything that interferes with the development of the nervous system, or causes
oxygen or nutrition to the brain to fail, can contribute to cerebral palsy.
At the time of birth, oxygen loss can occur from uncorrected problems with the
umbilical cord, damage to the placenta which causes the blood supply to the
fetus to be compromised or fetal distress arising from the fetus being stuck
in the birth canal. After birth, especially in premature births, cerebral palsy
can arise from untreated complications with the cardiovascular, respiratory
or digestive system, and from untreated seizures. In all these cases, it is
possible that damage could have been avoided or that improper medical procedures
contributed to the problem.
Symptoms of cerebral palsy include spasticity, seizures, delayed or abnormal
development, paralysis, and mental retardation.
Cerebral palsy victims require specialized care and therapy and will need assistance
throughout their lives, depending on the severity of the disorder. Added to
the cost of such intensive long-term care is the loss of enjoyment of life that
the victim experiences.
If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, call Wruck Paupore Law Offices at (219) 322-1166 or submit
an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and
if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which
means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds.
In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date,
known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you
do not waive your right to possible compensation.
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