subject: A Cerebral Palsy Attorney Answers Your Questions [print this page] Your cerebral palsy attorney will be happy to answer your many questions. She knows that you have fears, concerns, and questions. Here are some of the questions that your attorney can answer for you.
Somethings wrong with my 2 years old kid . How do I know if he has cerebral palsy?
Many parents dont realize that their child has cerebral palsy during the first couple of years. Symptoms develop over time and become more apparent at age 2 and 3. Below are the most common symptoms of cerebral palsy.
Weakened muscles
Highly spastic muscles
Inability to sit upright comfortably
Muscles move with shakes and jerks
Inability to change positions easily
Lack of sucking reflexes
Ongoing tremors
Exaggerated drooling
Diminished tongue control
Lack of control of facial muscles
Low fine motor skills (difficulty drawing, coloring, and holding utensils)
Low gross motor skills (difficulty or the inability to walk or throw a ball)
Why does my child have cerebral palsy?
Approximately 10% of all cerebral palsy cases are caused by a lack of oxygen. The lack of oxygen may occur during gestation but most often occurs during labor and delivery. Other causes of cerebral palsy are:
Blood disease
Premature birth
Maternal infection
I liked my doctor; but, I think he made a mistake. Is this medical malpractice? Do I need cerebral palsy attorneys ?
There are hundreds of thousands of perfectly healthy babies born each year. But, sometimes, a medical mistake is made and malpractice occurs. Your baby is injured. Medical malpractice occurred if your doctor made a medical mistake and that mistake caused her babys brain damage and cerebral palsy. Do you think that your doctor made a medical mistake?
You need cerebral palsy attorneys if you think that your doctor or other medical personnel made a medical mistake. Your doctor may have made a medical mistake if:
You heard or saw medical staff indicate that your labor or delivery should have gone differently
Your child is visited by a medical specialist in the hospital and/or you are asked to follow up with a medical specialist
Apgar results are low
Your child didnt breath immediately upon birth
The doctor had your baby admitted to the NICU and/or insisted that your baby stay more than one night in the hospital
A cesarean was performed after natural birth was attempted
My doctors insurance company has offered me $200,000; should I take it?
Do not speak to your doctors insurance company and, certainly, dont sign anything from them. No insurance company is your friend. Like car salesman they pretend to be friendly so get you to agree to the lowest payout possible. They are in business to make money, not to help people.
It is in your best interest to consult with a qualified cerebral palsy attorney who is ethically and legally on your side. When facing mounding medical bills, an offer of $200,000 seems like a lot of money. Likely, it is not. You may be entitled to quite a bit more money, but you will only know that if you consult with an attorney.
Where can I find the help that I need?
Your cerebral palsy attorney understands your situation and stress, and can help you. Call a Duffy & Duffy highly qualified cerebral palsy attorney at 516.394.4200 for a free consultation.
