New York Cerebral Palsy Lawyers

Manhattan and Bronx Birth Injury Attorneys

Cerebral palsy is a serious condition that can cause long-term developmental delays and disabilities in children. If your child has been diagnosed or you suspect that he or she may have cerebral palsy, you probably want to know how this happened and what you can do about it.

At The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., our New York cerebral palsy attorneys help parents pursue fair compensation for birth injuries caused by medical malpractice. Based in Manhattan, we serve clients in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island and Westchester.

Our lead attorney, David Perecman, has been practicing personal injury law in New York for more than 30 years. For a free consultation with an experienced lawyer, contact us today.

Understanding How Medical Malpractice Contributes to Cerebral Palsy

Both statistics and medical research suggest that a large percentage of cerebral palsy cases are caused by fetal distress before and during birth. In many cases, this distress could have been avoided if it were not for medical malpractice by doctors and other professionals.

One particularly common cause of cerebral palsy is oxygen deprivation (also known as anoxia and hypoxia) that occurs during the labor and delivery process.

The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has set out specific protocols that obstetricians must follow in order to avoid oxygen deprivation. If fetal monitoring indicates the possibility of fetal distress, doctors must at least consider performing cesarean sections.

Obstetricians are also responsible for assessing the health of newborn babies through techniques such as Apgar testing. When these techniques are not used properly, a baby with cerebral palsy may be diagnosed too late to receive important early treatments.

Moving Quickly to Get Children the Compensation They Deserve

If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you should discuss the possibility of a medical malpractice claim with an experienced lawyer as soon as possible. New York has a 10-year limit on parents' ability to bring malpractice claims for their children's birth injuries. Consult an attorney to understand how this time limit is applied.

Our attorneys are dedicated to obtaining fair compensation for injured children. Among our past successes is a $40 million structured settlement for cerebral palsy caused by negligent delivery.

Your child may need ongoing treatment, medical devices and other major expenditures in order to live life to the fullest. Our attorneys are dedicated to obtaining fair compensation from negligent doctors and nurses. Let us put our experience and passion to work for you.

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