Jacksonville Cerebral Palsy Lawyers

The birth of a child is generally one of the most joyous occasions of one's life, but when a birth injury or trauma occurs, the parents and child can be left with a lifetime of pain.

Cerebral Palsy or CP is a disorder that occurs in about 2 in every 1,000 live births in the U.S. result in CP, that translates to about 10,000 infants and babies diagnosed every year.

CP generally results from damage to the developing brain's motor control centers and it can occur during pregnancy, during birth, or up to three years of age. During birth the deprivation of oxygen can cause CP which can also include brain damage, vision and speech disability.

Medical malpractice or negligence can lead to CP such as:

• When a doctor or nurse took too long to help a child being strangled by an umbilical cord
• If a doctor used forceps during the delivery
• When the doctor fails to perform a caesarean section in a timely manner
• If there is no immediate treatment for meningitis or seizures after birth

These tragedies are avoidable.

There is no cure for CP, but therapy can help improve some functions.

Farah & Farah's Jacksonville medical malpractice attorneys would like to remind you there is a limited time within which to bring a claim if your child was injured and now has CP.

With an estimated lifetime cost of millions to care for a child born with Cerebral Palsy, the medical malpractice attorneys at Farah & Farah may be able to seek compensation from the at-fault doctor or medical personnel that contributed to this permanent brain injury.

No one else will advocate for your child like you will and the earlier you intervene and provide care for your child, the better the outcome will be.

You have rights when a medical error occurs. Unfortunately about 98,000 patients are killed as a result of medical or drug errors in the U.S. every year. Many people say they just don't want to fight, but without intervening, that doctor or nurse could make the same mistake on the next patient. In advocating for your child, you are also making medicine safer for everyone. Call us for a complimentary consultation on your case at 1-800-533-3555.