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Cerebral Palsy Claim For Reimbursement Because Of Medical Negligence
A cerebral palsy claim for compensation is a lengthy process, usually a few years at least, because of the complex nature of the investigative process. Detailed tests need to be carried out by healthcare specialists like an obstetrician-gynaecologist and maybe also a paediatric neurologist to determine the child's medical condition and causes. These medical tests could be carried out over quite a long period before doctors may positively diagnose the serious problem and whether it was triggered as a result of negligent medical care. These medical tests reports will assist the cerebral palsy attorney in assessing and valuing the case.
Cerebral palsy is a movement disorder caused by brain damage. The damage can occur during the delivery or right after the birth of the child. The brain is not able to send the right signals to develop and control the muscle tissues correctly. The muscles seem to be tight and rigid, often resulting in jerky movements.
Symptoms are likely to be noticeable from the age of two years. In more severe cases, symptoms of problems in movements could be noticed in the first few months after birth. There are three types of cerebral palsy and symptoms usually include showing signs of difficulty in walking normally, maintaining balance, involuntary movements and even seizures. Besides these movement problems, the victim may develop learning disabilities, speech difficulties and visual impairment.
The causes of brain injury can be attributed to delay or failure to identify or cure abnormal conditions before, during and after childbirth. An example of a cause before birth is a failure to detect fetal distress or failure to plan a caesarean section when it is needed, like during birth weight being potentially large. Deprivation of oxygen during the birth of a child, incorrect use of delivery forceps, too much use of vacuum extraction and delay in delivery may lead to brain damage. Failure to diagnose or treat maternal illness like high blood pressure or neonatal medical problems like jaundice or meningitis can cause brain damage.
Prior to making a cerebral palsy claim for compensation, you should be aware that not each case of birth injury is caused by clinical error or negligence. In some cases, brain problems are due to a congenital malfunction of the brain and not because of carelessness. A qualified cerebral palsy attorney or lawyer could evaluate whether you have a case.
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