Cerebral Palsy & Erb's Palsy

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Birth Injury Lawyer

If your child has been diagnosed with a birth injury such as Cerebral Palsy (CP) or Erb's Palsy, talk to an experienced medical malpractice attorney immediately. I am medical malpractice attorney Michael C. George, and I have more than twenty years of legal experience guiding clients through complex and emotional medical malpractice lawsuits. Although I recognize that not every occurrence of a birth injury is the result of negligence, I believe that it is important to evaluate each unique situation for potential malpractice. For a free initial consultation with a skilled Cerebral Palsy and Erb's Palsy attorney, contact my medical malpractice Law Office.

Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Cerebral Palsy is a birth injury that can be caused by birth asphyxia or hypoxia, otherwise known as lack of oxygen to the brain. Cerebral Palsy can result in your child having difficulty walking, speaking, moving his or her arms or legs, or even learning. Although many times Cerebral Palsy is not preventable, there are many forms of negligence that can lead to a Cerebral Palsy injury, such as:

• Failure to recognize signs of fetal distress
• Failure to make the decision to perform a C-Section soon enough
• Delayed delivery
• Negligent use of the vacuum
• Failure to recognize an umbilical cord wrapped around the baby's neck
• Failure to properly treat seizures following birth

Erb's Palsy

Erb's Palsy (also known as brachial plexus injury) is a birth injury in which the shoulder nerves are stretched during delivery. Erb's Palsy can result in the child's inability to utilize the arm, shoulder, or hand on one side due to paralysis or nerve damage. Erb's Palsy often results from the shoulder being trapped during delivery and a doctor's hasty methods for retrieving the baby, such as:

• Blunt force
• Negligent use of forceps
• Negligent use of the vacuum

Representation in a Birth Injury Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

It is inconceivable to consider that your child may have suffered a severe injury during birth. However, if you recognize symptoms in your child, it is important to speak to a doctor about them. Unfortunately, many birth injuries could easily have been avoided if the doctor had made a proper and timely diagnosis about the problems the child was facing. If your child has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy or Erb's Palsy, speak to an experienced attorney regarding the circumstances surrounding his or her birth. Contact me today for a free initial consultation with a skilled Pennsylvania trial lawyer. I will work to obtain the settlement or verdict that you need and deserve.