Learning that your child was severely injured by medical negligence can cause great emotional trauma. You may be angry, confused, and overwhelmed.
Cerebral palsy is a serious medical condition that can devastate a family. Your child will likely need lifelong medical care and assistance with daily tasks.
You deserve to focus on healing emotionally and caring for your child, and let an experienced Seattle cerebral palsy lawyer fight to get the justice and compensation you deserve.
At Seattle Injury Law, we genuinely care about you and your child’s well-being. We want to help you move forward with your life, knowing that you will be able to take care of your child’s needs and that the at-fault parties were held accountable for the damages they caused.
Our Seattle birth injury lawyers have over 100 years of combined experience protecting the rights of injury victims and have recovered over $300 million in client compensation.
Call (800) 928-5486 or complete the form on our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your claim.
What Sets Seattle Injury Law Apart
Families navigating a cerebral palsy diagnosis need an experienced, trustworthy legal team on their side. At Seattle Injury Law, our proven track record, integrity, and relentless advocacy set us apart in the fight for justice and accountability. When you work with us you get:
- Experience – Our Seattle cerebral palsy lawyers have over 100 years of combined experience protecting our clients’ rights and recovering maximum compensation.
- Results – We have recovered over $300 million in client compensation.
- Integrity – We will only handle your cerebral palsy case if we believe it has merit and that we can help recover the compensation you deserve.
- Tenacity – We fight tirelessly to get the justice and compensation you need to help secure your family’s future and hold the negligent medical providers responsible for the damages they caused.
Why You Need a Seattle Cerebral Palsy Lawyer
Proving that medical negligence caused your child’s cerebral palsy is not easy. Medical malpractice defense attorneys will fight to avoid liability. You need the help of a Seattle cerebral palsy lawyer with experience recovering fair compensation for medical malpractice injury clients.
Going through the litigation process can be painful and exhausting for parents of children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. You will benefit greatly from having a compassionate, skilled Seattle cerebral palsy lawyer guide you through this process and help support you every step of the way.
What Is Cerebral Palsy?
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke states that cerebral palsy (CP) is a brain disorder that appears in infancy or early childhood and permanently affects bodily movement and muscle coordination. It is caused by changes in the developing brain that disrupt its ability to control movement, posture, and balance.
According to the Cerebral Palsy Alliance, CP is the most common lifelong physical disability, with over one million people living with CP in the United States. In fact, every hour, a baby is born with cerebral palsy.
Damages Available in Seattle Cerebral Palsy Claims
A child with cerebral palsy typically needs expensive, long-term medical care. At Seattle Injury Law, our attorneys work tirelessly to recover maximum compensation to help care for your child now and in the future.
Some types of recoverable damages include:
- Costs of physical, occupational, speech, and other types of therapy
- Special education needs
- Mobility assistance devices such as walkers and wheelchairs.
- Expenses of modifying your home and vehicle to accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, and to create ramps, lifts, and other accommodations
- Home healthcare services
- Current and future medical expenses
- Emotional and mental distress
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages due to caring for your disabled child
At Seattle Injury Law, we help ensure that all current and future damages are included and accurately valued to determine what would be a fair settlement of your claim. We often work with medical and economic experts to build your strongest case and to validate our damages valuation.
Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy
In some cases, you may be able to identify the signs of cerebral palsy quickly after birth. In other cases, it may take much longer. Some common symptoms of cerebral palsy include:
- Balance and coordination problems that may affect the child’s ability to sit up, crawl, and walk.
- Abnormal muscle tone, including muscles that are too stiff or too floppy. When muscles are too stiff, the condition is known as spasticity, and when they are too loose, the condition is called hypotonia.
- Vision and hearing problems, including crossed eyes, lazy eyes, difficulty understanding speech, and hearing other sounds.
- Uncontrolled jerks, tremors, or seizures.
- Learning difficulties such as problems with attention, problem-solving, and memory.
If your child shows any of these signs or if you suspect there may be a problem, you should immediately seek medical attention from a qualified expert to determine whether your child has cerebral palsy.
Causes Of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is usually caused by birth injuries such as oxygen deprivation, asphyxia, or other pregnancy complications. Some examples of medical malpractice that may cause cerebral palsy include:
- Failure to recognize and address fetal distress, such as a lack of oxygen or blood flow.
- Delaying an emergency cesarean section.
- Failing to diagnose and treat maternal problems such as umbilical cord prolapse, pre-eclampsia, and placental abruption.
- Negligent use of forceps or other instruments that can injure a baby’s head and cause brain damage.
- Failure to diagnose and treat conditions immediately after birth.
If you suspect that medical negligence contributed to your child’s cerebral palsy, you should immediately consult an experienced Seattle cerebral palsy lawyer to help protect your rights.
Speak With a Seattle Cerebral Palsy Lawyer Today
Learning your child has cerebral palsy is a devastating blow. You are likely angry, confused, and afraid. You need the help of an experienced Seattle cerebral palsy lawyer to help guide you through this difficult process, protect your rights, and help you recover maximum compensation.
At Seattle Injury Law, our compassionate cerebral palsy attorneys have a proven record of recovering numerous seven and eight-figure awards and settlements for our clients. We want to help you get the justice and full compensation you deserve.
Call (800) 928-5486 or complete the form on our contact page and schedule a free consultation. We will listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and explain your rights. If we represent you, we will fight tirelessly to help secure your child’s future and recover the full damages you are owed.