Cerebral Palsy in Newborns May Be a Difficult Birth Injury to Recognize
Some signs of birth injuries are relatively obvious, but recognizing the signs of cerebral palsy in newborns can be difficult. Make sure you have a credible medical opinion before arriving at your own conclusions. Cerebral palsy symptoms in newborns can range in severity and type. It's frequently characterized by muscle spasms such as facial ticks and difficulty with posture and fine motor control.
If your child has suffered cerebral palsy because of a birth injury, turn to experienced legal guidance at the Law Offices of Jeff Martin. A cerebral palsy attorney with our firm will work tirelessly to make sure the individual or parties responsible for your child's injuries are held accountable. You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering and other damages related to your infant's cerebral palsy injury.
How Cerebral Palsy in Newborns Can Occur — Condition Is Seen As a Brain Injury
Cerebral palsy in newborns can occur naturally. The condition results from a lack of blood flow to the brain during delivery, which starves the brain of oxygen. This results in a brain injury. A doctor's actions during the delivery, however, can contribute to or even create this situation. Among potential contributing factors are:
- Not promptly recognizing or resolving complications with the umbilical cord (for instance, when it is around the baby's neck in utero);
- Inappropriate use of forceps to speed delivery;
- Inappropriate use of vacuum extractor.
Contact a Cerebral Palsy in Newborns Lawyer with Our Firm
If your baby is showing signs of birth injuries, contact the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, serving Tulsa and communities in Oklahoma. A Cerebral palsy in newborns attorney can help you to obtain the compensation you deserve for damages you or a loved one has suffered due to the negligence of a health care provider. Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay us unless you win.