Local Law Firms Home > Medical Malpractice > Cerebral / Erb's Palsy > Oxygen Deprivation > C-Section Cerebral palsy is a medical condition that is diagnosed in thousands of newborn children every year. Cerebral palsy, which includes various symptoms and signs, is caused by injuries or abnormalities due to trauma to the brain. In some cases, cerebral palsy doesn’t set in until days after the child is born, but a common theme seen in cerebral palsy victims is the lack of responsibility on behalf of the medical professional. In people with cerebral palsy, parts of the brain become oxygen deprived, causing improper brain function, leading to many physical setbacks.
In some cases, the reason for the development of cerebral palsy in newborn children is the failure to perform a cesarean section on the mother of the child when the situation calls for it. In some cases, the labor process becomes so complicated or stressful on both the mother and the newborn child, that the best option to ensure a proper childbirth would be to perform a cesarean section. However, if the proper steps aren’t taken when needed, the child may suffer from trauma or injury to the brain, resulting in cerebral palsy. If this occurs, the victim and family have the right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against the hospital for not performing a cesarean section when needed. Did you know?
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