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New Jersey Cerebral Palsy Lawyers

Cerebral palsy is a serious condition that can impair a person’s ability to control his or her motor skills, reflexes and overall coordination. Some of the patients who experience this disability acquire it due to birth complications such as hypoxia (a lack of oxygen to the fetus). Since it is a non-progressive injury, cerebral palsy will not get worse over time, but for those who have it, the disabilities can have a devastating effect on the rest of their lives. The unfortunate fact about this condition is that it is preventable in about five percent of cases.

Doctors who engage in negligent behavior during labor and delivery should be held accountable for their actions. Because some instances of CP are preventable, patients should seek the help of an experienced attorney to help determine if their doctors provided the best treatment possible. If not, legal action should be taken. To learn more about CP and medical malpractice, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. today at 800-346-5529.

Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy

The symptoms of cerebral palsy include:

  • Muscle spasms
  • Lack of proper balance
  • Low muscle mass
  • Poor coordination
  • Bone or joint deformities in patient’s skeletal structure
  • Other subsequent conditions such as epilepsy or mental retardation
  • Communication disorders

Cerebral palsy patients can have a difficult time engaging in normal daily activities due to their weak physical condition. This can seriously inhibit one’s ability to lead an independent life free from physical constraints. When medical malpractice leads to cerebral palsy, patients and families should pursue their case in a court of law to seek justice following the negligent incident.

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If your child has developed cerebral palsy due to a preventable birth injury, you may be eligible for financial compensation under the law. To learn more about this condition and your legal rights, contact the New Jersey cerebral palsy lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529 today.