Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy results from damage to the neural connections between the cerebrum and the cerebellum. This damage typically occurs during pregnancy or childbirth. These neural connections control balance and coordination and therefore, if they are damaged, a newborn may suffer from chronic pain and motor impairment. In cases of more severe injury, the brain damage can affect auditory learning, vision, and more.

Sadly, many cases of cerebral palsy could have been prevented by greater care and attention on the part of attending medical professionals. If your child was born with cerebral palsy and you believe that medical negligence is to blame, it is important that you do not let this act continue to take a financial toll on your family. Contact the Waco cerebral palsy attorneys at the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C., today at 877-948-4842 to learn more about pursuing compensation.

Birth Injury Malpractice and Cerebral Palsy

Of the 5,000 cases of cerebral palsy diagnosed in the United States every year, it is believed that 5% of the cases could have been prevented. Delayed diagnosis, incorrect diagnosis, or pure negligence on the part of a medical professional can all increase a child’s risk of developing this condition.

There are several causes of cerebral palsy. Hypoxia is the medical term for a lack of oxygen, and it is one of the leading causes of cerebral palsy. Every part of the brain needs oxygen to survive, so if oxygen is cut off or hypoxia is not addressed quickly, a child is at risk of suffering from cerebral palsy. Bleeding in the brain can also cause damage to the neural connections, resulting in cerebral palsy.

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If your child has cerebral palsy and you believe that it was caused by medical negligence, it is important that you fight for the compensation you need for your child’s medical expenses and unnecessary suffering. At the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C., we believe that negligent medical professionals should pay for the significant pain and suffering they cause. Contact the Waco cerebral palsy lawyers at the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C., today at 877-948-4842 to learn more.