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Sacramento Cerebral Palsy Attorney
We all know that life is sure to have its ups and downs. We know that injury, illness and accidents are a fact of life. Still, there are certain times when we hear bad news and our minds cry out, "This is not right. This should not have happened." Learning that your child suffers from cerebral palsy was no doubt one of those moments in your life.
Questions Demand Answers
Why should an innocent child suffer so needlessly — was it because of parental or medical negligence? What went wrong during pregnancy, labor or delivery that caused cerebral palsy in your child? How will he or she cope with its effects over a lifetime? Is a normal life possible despite disability and abnormalities?
A Knowledgeable Lawyer Is a Valuable Source of Information
It is good to ask these questions as you come to grips with the sobering news that your child suffers from cerebral palsy caused by brain damage during birth in a California hospital. You are advised to contact a caring, knowledgeable Sacramento cerebral palsy lawyer as you decide how to respond to this news.
Time May Heal the Pain
The good news for many children with cerebral palsy is that therapy and maturation very often mitigate the damage and improve a child's chances of a more normal life over time. You might benefit from joining a support group of parents, including parents of older children who are improving and doing fine despite their cerebral palsy.
Some News Is Not Encouraging
The not-so-good news is that your family may incur many costs that you had not anticipated. Medical care, therapy, counseling and possibly tutoring or special education can add up. Furthermore, some children's cerebral palsy is so severe that they live a life of total dependence and may have a shortened life span.
You may or may not know by now how far your child will progress beyond the initial diagnosis of cerebral palsy. But you are right to be looking for ideas on how to contact a lawyer to discuss possible legal action against healthcare providers. If a nurse, doctor or technician was negligent in observing and responding to the fetal monitoring during labor, this very well may have caused or contributed to the outcome of cerebral palsy.
California Birth Injury Lawyers
Our team of dedicated, skilled personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys in Sacramento and Santa Rosa includes a doctor who is also a lawyer. The entire law firm of Teal Montgomery & Henderson is prepared to place a high priority on excellent, effective preparation of your case.
Find out more on the " How We Can Help You" page. Learn more about personal injury law on our " Frequently Asked Questions" page. See a sampling of " Results" and " Testimonials." We welcome you to contact us by phone or e-mail to schedule a free initial consultation at your convenience. One of our birth injury lawyers can visit you in your home or hospital if necessary.
