Local Law Firms Home > Medical Malpractice Overview > Birth Defects > Mental Retardation Mental retardation, also called diminished mental capacity, is a condition in which a person lacks cognitive abilities resulting from disease, genetics or brain injuries. Those who suffer mental retardation, whether the condition is considered is mild or severe, face distinct disadvantages throughout life, requiring special care and resources, especially infants who were born or suffered birth injuries that caused their condition. If your child suffers from diminished mental capacity as a result of birth injuries due to medical negligence in Oakland, California, you may be entitled to seek compensation for your expenses. Contact Oakland medical malpractice and negligence lawyers for a free and confidential consultation to find out if you have a valid claim to pursue a malpractice lawsuit.
Issues during pregnancy, delivery and birth can cause birth injuries that result in mild or seripis mental retardation. For example, when a baby is too big or the mother's pelvis is too small for vaginal delivery, hemorrhages, oxygen deprivation, and/or traumatic brain injuries such as skull fractures can happen that can result in a baby's diminished mental capacity. Did you know? In order for a valid birth injury lawsuit to exist, such as mental retardation, the injuries sustained must be the direct cause of medical error on the part of medical professionals or medical facilities and other responsible parties. |