Arizona Cerebral Palsy Lawyer

Is Cerebral Palsy Caused by Medical Malpractice?

Cerebral palsy is a term used to refer to a number of different symptoms that an infant may display as a result of brain injury while in the womb, during childbirth, after birth, or in early childhood. One of the causes of cerebral palsy is brain damage that occurs due to a lack of oxygen to the brain before, during, or immediately after birth. In these situations, medical malpractice may be involved if a doctor or other medical professional unreasonably delayed performing a c-section, failed to diagnose fetal distress or otherwise acted carelessly or wrongfully during labor, delivery or neonatal management.  

If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy or has been displaying the symptoms of this serious condition, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. Your child may have experienced a difficult childbirth or a c-section that was seriously delayed. By talking to Arizona birth injury lawyer David H. Cluff about your particular case and your child’s symptoms, you have the opportunity to get a review by a legal professional who can conduct an honest assessment of the matter.  Mr. Cluff has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of medical malpractice victims including children who have suffered cerebral palsy because of medical negligence.   

About Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is estimated to affect 2 to 4 out of every 1,000 infants, but it is 10 times more likely to occur in premature infants, particularly those with a very low birth weight. Symptoms typically appear by age 2, may range dramatically in severity and may include:

• Inability to crawl or walk
• Unusual posture
• Developmental delays
• Seizures
• Speech problems
• Stiffness or weakness in the muscles
• Lack of coordination
• Difficulty with balance
• Limited range of motion in the joints

There is currently no cure for cerebral palsy.

Do you have a malpractice claim related to cerebral palsy? Contact Arizona cerebral palsy attorney David Cluff today to learn more about your legal options.