Texas Cerebral Palsy Lawyer

Do you believe that medical malpractice contributed to your child's development of cerebral palsy? Call (214) 651-6100.

[youtube id="-oVg1hgRGeM" align="right" mode="normal" autoplay="no" aspect_ratio="16:9"]Most people have a general understanding what cerebral palsy is, but not everyone understands its true cause; they simply accept it as an unfortunate occurrence with no one to blame.
While this may be true in some cases, cerebral palsy is most-often caused by a brain injury that occurs during pregnancy, during delivery, or shortly after birth. Many children who were born with cerebral palsy suffered brain damage due to the negligence of a medical professional some time during the birthing process.
Depending on the facts of your case, our law firm may be able to help your family recover the compensation your child is owed, allowing you to pay for medical bills, treatment, therapy, medication, necessary medical equipment, and more. To find out if you have a valid case, call Rasansky Law Firm at (214) 651-6100 today.

Causes of cerebral palsy.

In most cases, children who have cerebral palsy were born with it, quite often as the result of a lack of oxygen to the brain or body, premature birth, or trauma during the delivery process. It’s important to understand that just because a child is born with cerebral palsy doesn’t necessarily mean that medical malpractice occurred; even under the best of circumstances and the highest prenatal care and proper delivery procedures, things can go wrong. However, when medical malpractice is believed to be the cause of a child’s development of cerebral palsy, the common causes include:

• Failure to detect and/or properly treat infections such as meningitis during pregnancy.
• Failure to properly monitor the fetal heart rate during labor and delivery.
• Failure to detect the existence of a prolapsed umbilical cord during pregnancy.
• Failure to plan and schedule a cesarean section procedure when the size of a baby prevents it from safely passing through the birth canal.
• Making negligent and unreasonable errors when using instruments such as vacuum and forceps while delivering a baby (could be using them when not necessary or not using them when necessary).

Regardless of the reason for the development of the condition, you should also be aware of the three main types of cerebral palsy:

1. Spastic cerebral palsy - This is the most common type of cerebral palsy and accounts for approximately 80 percent of the CP cases out there. Patients with this type of cerebral palsy have great difficulty moving, and suffer from stiffness because of tightness that exists in one or more muscle groups. They may also find it difficult to hold onto and release objects.
2. Athetoid cerebral palsy - Athetoid cerebral palsy accounts for about ten percent of all cases of CP. Patients usually experience involuntary movement, slurred speech, problems swallowing, low muscle tone, and being incapable of maintaining posture
3. Ataxic cerebral palsy - Those who suffer from ataxic cerebral palsy account for the remaining ten percent of cases. These patients usually suffer from problems with depth perception, tremors, difficulty coordinating movements of the muscles, and a distorted sense of balance.

Getting help for cerebral palsy caused by medical malpractice.

Cases of cerebral palsy that result from birth injuries and delivery errors can be quite complex from both the legal and medical perspectives. This is usually because there are highly-technical issues of treatment and questions about liability.
Attorney Jeff Rasansky handles cerebral palsy cases, and his experience in these type of cases shows that Rasansky Law Firm is more than prepared to take on your case. For a free consultation, call (214) 651-6100.

Notable verdicts and settlements.

Some of Mr. Rasansky's most-notable cerebral palsy recoveries include:

• Hamilton v. Baylor Hospital et al., which at the time (2001) was the largest reported settlement in a Texas medical malpractice case.
• Jeff negotiated a settlement of more than $10 million in a case where an infant suffered catastrophic impairment while receiving medical treatment.
• Jeff represented two other children where he obtained a recovery of $4.5 million dollars for one, and another $2 million dollars for the other.
• Jeff also won a malpractice lawsuit on behalf of the family of a newborn infant who suffered a severe brain injury after labor and delivery.

Still unsure if Rasansky Law Firm is right for you? Take some time to read the free books and reports which Jeff Rasansky has written on the subject of cerebral palsy:
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• The Epidemic of Birth Injuries Caused by Medical Mistakes
• Cerebral Palsy and Medical Negligence

At Rasansky Law Firm, we always make the client our #1 priority. Our cerebral palsy lawyers will work with you in order to develop a strong case, and we will fight aggressively for every penny your child deserves. Even if you just want to discuss the details of your situation, give us a call at (214) 651-6100 for a free, no-obligation consultation.