Birth Injury Lawyers

Cerebral Palsy Attorneys

A child born with a severe birth injury may need a lifetime of special care, physical and speech therapy, medical treatment, and various medications. The child will need to learn how to navigate a world built for average people and possibly even battle prejudice. Special arrangements will need to be made with schools for everyday class, field trips, and even fun in-school activities. Spontaneity is virtually unheard of. While parents can take on some therapy responsibilities at home, they may need the help and coaching of professionals, which can be costly.

While some birth injuries like cerebral palsy occur outside our control, on some occasions they are caused by the neglect and medical malpractice of doctors and hospital staff. The misuse of medication or instruments during delivery, a prolonged lack of oxygen, or a host of other factors can cause a variety of different birth injuries, including cerebral and Erb's palsy, due to brain damage or physical defects.

If your child was injured at the hand of negligent doctor, contact the experienced birth injury lawyers at Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough. We will do everything in our power to recover the compensation you need for medical bills, special equipment, at-home help, and medical treatments.

Cerebral Palsy

When a birth injury results in cerebral palsy, it is imperative to get treatment and therapy for your child as early in life as possible. Cerebral palsy is not progressive and, with proper treatment, many affected children grow up to lead near-normal lives. There is no cure for cerebral palsy, but supportive treatments, surgery, and medications can help children learn to better participate in the world around them.

Effective treatments may include:

• Physical therapy
• Speech and language therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Recreational therapy
• Medication
• Surgery
• Wheelchairs and orthotic devices, such as walkers and braces
• Assistive technology, such as computers and voice synthesizers

Unfortunately these treatments can be costly and time consuming. Let the experienced birth injury lawyers at Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough fight to get you the compensation from those responsible to pay for these treatments.

Give your child the best chance at a healthier life. Let us manage the legal burden of getting compensation so you can focus your energies on your child. Fill out a FREE online consultation form today or contact us at (866) 589-0257

Erb's Palsy

During a difficult labor, a child may become lodged in the birth canal and require some force to be pulled free. Without delicate care, a doctor can stretch the nerves in the infant's neck and cause a condition called Erb's palsy. While most newborns recover from this condition, they may still suffer from weakened muscles in the affected arm, which can be treated with daily physical therapy and mobility exercises. More severe cases can cause a loss of function in the child's arm, atrophied muscles, and pain. In these cases, extensive therapy, medication, and surgery may be required.

When a doctor has used excessive force in delivering your child and caused Erb's palsy, you may be entitled to receive compensation for treatments. Our birth injury lawyers at Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough can help. Contact us today.