If your child was injured by a negligent medical professional during his or her birth, the physical and emotional effects are life-changing, and we understand that this situation can become difficult to bear. Unfortunately, in addition to the recovery your child and family must experience, high costs of medical treatment, rehabilitation, and pharmaceuticals are likely to quickly accumulate, creating a significant financial burden. Depending on your child’s injuries, these costs may be prolonged throughout his or her life. In the face of these daunting consequences of a birth injury, an experienced medical malpractice lawyer can stand by your side to fight for financial restitution from the negligent medical facility, doctor, nurse, or other party responsible.

A medical malpractice attorney at the Driscoll Firm, can help you anticipate the extent of current and future financial damages from your child’s birth injury. To discuss your options for legal recourse and pursuing financial compensation, call our offices at (800) 900-7704 today.

Children with cerebral palsy are at higher risk of convulsions due to the brain’s inability to control its normal pattern of electrical activities. During convulsions, the muscles contract and relax repeatedly and uncontrollably. This causes the child’s body to shake, making them more prone to injuries and other more serious medical emergencies, such as a coma.

To manage these symptoms, doctors may prescribe anticonvulsants to help prevent the outburst of electrical signals that may trigger convulsion. It can also be used to shorten the length of the seizure, to lessen its occurrence, and to reduce its severity.

Taking care of a child with a life-long condition such as cerebral palsy requires life-long medical support and the continuous use of medications, such as anticonvulsants. Unfortunately, the medical costs brought about by all of these might be an added burden to some families. To see if your family’s situation qualifies for financial assistance from a negligent medical practitioner who may have caused your child’s condition, contact a cerebral palsy attorney at the Driscoll Firm by calling (800) 900-7704 today.

During a difficult delivery, where the baby is stuck in the birth canal, medical professionals need to act quickly so the child is not deprived of oxygen for too long. Sometimes a tong-like instrument called “forceps” are used in this situation to guide the baby out of the womb.

Because forceps are designed to provide a stable grip on the baby’s head, an improperly executed forceps delivery might damage the cerebrum if the proper care isn’t taken, which could cause cerebral palsy. Prolonged and unnecessary use of forceps may also stem from a medical practitioner’s failure to identify a situation that should have called for a C-section, like when the pelvic size is too narrow for the baby to fit through.

If you believe your child’s cerebral palsy was a result of a medical practitioner’s error in conducting a forceps delivery, a lawyer at The Driscoll Firm might be able to help you file a legal complaint. Call us today at (800) 305-9800.

There are a number of prenatal complications—including head injuries, infections, or a premature birth—that may cause an infant to be born with cerebral palsy. Unfortunately, a number of these complications may be the direct result of either negligence or malpractice on part of an involved medical professional. Our compassionate legal team at the Driscoll Firm understands how devastating the effects of cerebral palsy can be; we will aggressively pursue financial compensation from any negligent professional who may have been responsible for your child’s condition. Give us a call at (800) 305-9800.

A study by Norwegian researchers published by The BMJ revealed the risk of cerebral palsy is increased if someone in the family was born with it, HealthDay News reported on July 15.

Although it is well known that lack of oxygen and exposure to infection during delivery can increase the risk of cerebral palsy, new research reveals there may also be a genetic link. The researchers analyzed extensive data covering the birth of more than 2 million Norwegians from 1967 to 2002. In families who had a child with cerebral palsy, there was a six to nine times increased risk of having a full sibling with the same condition. Parents affected with cerebral palsy are also 6.5 times at risk of delivering a child with the condition. Meanwhile, infants with an affected third degree relative (a first cousin, for instance) were 1.5 times at risk.

This research is important in expanding our knowledge about Cerebral Palsy and how it may be treated in the future. Unfortunately, many cases of this condition are caused by medical negligence during the delivery. If your loved one has developed cerebral palsy due to a medical practitioner’s negligence, discuss your options in seeking compensation with a lawyer at the Driscoll Firm. Call us at (800) 900-7704 to learn about your legal options.

Cerebral palsy is a life-long medical condition that affects voluntary and involuntary movements of the body. In many cases,  this medical condition is the result of an injury acquired by an infant before or during childbirth.

There are many ways to group the different types of cerebral palsy. One way is to categorize them based on the effect each has on the body’s motor functions:

• Spastic/pyramidal – Considered the most common type of cerebral palsy, it is characterized by increased muscle contraction and rigidity that affect voluntary movements.
• Non-spastic/extrapyramidal – This occurs when there is an injury in the involuntary motor system. It is characterized by involuntary movements that can be exaggerated with voluntary ones.

If you believe your child has developed cerebral palsy due to a medical personnel’s negligence, a lawyer at the Driscoll Firm may help you hold the responsible party accountable for all the damages your family has suffered. Call us at (800) 900-7704 today to discuss your eligibility in filing a medical malpractice lawsuit.

A breakthrough in diagnosing and treating cerebral palsy has been discovered by Australian researchers, ABC News reported on July 1.

With the general movements assessment, doctors would be able to detect infants who are at most risk of cerebral palsy as early as three months with 95 percent accuracy. This would allow doctors to promptly intervene in the condition, rather than waiting up to 19 months before starting the treatment. Researchers believe early detection and intervention could be very valuable in reducing the severity of this medical condition.

Life-long treatment and rehabilitation, complex emotions, and financial burdens are among the many challenges that a family of an individual with cerebral palsy may face. Unfortunately, there are instances when this medical condition is caused by a negligent medical practitioner. If you believe a medical professional should be held responsible for the condition of your loved one, consult with a lawyer at the Driscoll Firm about the possibility of taking legal steps against the party involved. Call us at (800) 900-7704 for a free consultation today.

Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term that refers to the inability to control muscle movements due to a complication in the brain. Although some believe cerebral palsy may have some autosomal patterns, the primary cause of CP is brain damage that occurs before and during birth. Unfortunately, several cases of brain damage-induced CP have been associated with the medical staff’s negligence to provide proper care before and during delivery.

There is still no cure for cerebral palsy, although several studies are in process. Additionally, different physical therapy techniques might be used to help children with cerebral palsy deal with symptoms of the condition. Devices such as casts, splints, and braces may all provide support and safety for individuals with CP.

If your child is suffering from this life-long medical condition because of a medical staff’s failure to properly provide care, a lawyer at the Driscoll Firm may help you consider the option of filing a medical malpractice case against the party responsible. Call us at (800) 900-7704 to discuss your situation.