Cerebral Palsy
The birth of a child should be a
time of happiness, excitement and celebration.
Unfortunately from time to time
things go wrong often leading to devastating consequences.
Sadly when mistakes are made by
medical professionals the result is pain, heartache and frustration
for victims and their families alike.
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Hugh James legal cerebral palsy service
Cerebral palsy is a term used to
refer to a set of neurological conditions (conditions that affect
the brain and nervous system). These conditions affect a child's
movement and coordination.
Cerebral palsy is caused by damage
sustained to the brain. This damage may occur before, during,
or after birth.
The symptoms of cerebral palsy can
vary in nature. Some children may have problems mobilising while
others will be severely disabled and require care for the rest of
their lives. It is estimated that 1 in every 400 children is
born with cerebral palsy.
The causes of cerebral palsy
The cause of cerebral palsy is
damage to the part of the brain that controls our muscles, this
particular part of the brain is known as the cerebrum.
The cerebrum is responsible for a
number of brain functions including communication skills, memory
and ability to learn, which is why some children with cerebral
palsy will also have learning and communication difficulties.
Generally, there are two main problems
that can cause cerebral palsy in the development of a child:
- failure of the
brain to develop properly
- neurological damage to the child's
developing brain
In some circumstances,
negligent medical care during labour or in the post-natal period
following birth may be the cause of cerebral palsy.
A brain injury caused
during delivery in many cases may have been preventable.
Medical mistakes are responsible for thousands of cerebral palsy
cases.
If you believe that your child suffers from
cerebral palsy as a result of medical negligence, please contact a
member of our Specialist Team on 029 2039 1132.
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Hugh James cerebral palsy experience
If a member of
your family is suffering from cerebral palsy as a result of birth
they could be eligible for compensation.
Not all children
who are injured at birth are eligible for compensation. You need
expert advice to assist you in determining whether you have a
claim.
At Hugh James we
believe in providing excellent client care by keeping clients
informed at each stage of the case. Our initial assessment of
your clinical negligence claim is free of charge.
If we advise
that you have a potential claim for compensation we will act to
gather the relevant employment and medical evidence to build your
case.
We have access
to the best specialist medical experts to enable us to obtain
evidence of past and possible future needs to ensure that you are
adequately compensated for the disability you suffer.
We treat every
client with sensitivity and care, whilst aiming at the same time to
deliver results including the highest financial settlement
possible.
If you or a
member of your family has suffered as a result of a wrong medical
diagnosis or poor treatment contact our friendly and approachable
team today.
Hugh James has
assisted many people to claim compensation due to negligence on the
part of medical professionals in the fields of obstetrics.
If after talking
to us you decide not to take matters further you are under no
obligation to do so and you will not be charged for our initial
advice session.
We are dedicated
to your best interests and can advise you on how to proceed.
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