About 3,000 new cases of cerebral palsy are identified each year, with brain damage suffered during childbirth a leading cause. More specifically, cerebral palsy is the consequence of a period of oxygen deprivation experienced by the fetus during a complicated delivery. In many cases, negligence on the part of the delivery team is the primary cause.
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At Gray, Ritter & Graham, P.C., our first job in cerebral palsy cases is to help parents find out just what went wrong during the delivery of their child. If we find that negligence on the part of an obstetrician, anesthesiologist, nurse or other member of the delivery team played a role in your child's injuries, we then work toward obtaining the financial compensation you need to help you provide proper care and assure the economic support necessary for your child's future. Contact us for a free consultation to learn about your legal options.
Investigating the Causes of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy represents a tragic outcome of childbirth with the following errors or complications most frequently responsible for the child's permanent brain damage:
- Improper monitoring before, during or after delivery
- Inadequate response to indications of fetal distress or improper oxygenation
- Anesthesia errors
- Failure to order a C-section in time to overcome complications encountered during delivery
- Misdiagnosis or ineffective treatment of postpartum complications
Proving medical negligence in cerebral palsy cases requires close collaboration between your legal team and consulting medical experts who are familiar with the applicable standards of care during a difficult childbirth. In most cases, it's not enough to show that an OB/GYN professional made a mistake. Attorneys must also prove that the error was one that a reasonably careful doctor or nurse would not have made.
St. Louis Cerebral Palsy Lawyers Focused on Proof of Damages
At Gray, Ritter & Graham, we are concerned with damages issues as well as proof of liability. Because cerebral palsy is a permanent injury of unquestionable severity, our thorough handling of your claim can help ensure that the recovery you receive will meet the full range of your current and future financial needs.
Case Result: GRG attorneys negotiated a $2 million settlement in a case of cerebral palsy complicated by the child's blindness, deafness and shortened life expectancy in Cape Girardeau County.
For a free consultation with an AV-Preeminent* law firm about your potential legal claims, contact Gray, Ritter & Graham in St. Louis.
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