Could my child’s cerebral palsy be linked to a birth injury?

Yes, it is possible. Cerebral palsy is caused by damage to a part of the brain called the cerebral cortex. This damage usually occurs during pregnancy, but it can also happen during birth or within the first few years of a child’s life. If a medical error caused your child to be deprived of oxygen, be exposed to an infection, or suffer a traumatic brain injury, it may have caused cerebral palsy.

If a medical error is in fact the underlying cause of your child’s condition, you may be able to win compensation for related expenses such as medical treatment and physical therapy. To learn more, contact Philadelphia birth injury lawyers Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130.

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