Michigan cerebral palsy birth injuries are permanent injuries

The birth of a child should be an experience of wonder, excitement, and joy. Unfortunately, for millions of babies and families who have a first-hand experience with cerebral palsy, the birthing process is often just the beginning of a challenging and painful life.

Cerebral palsy is a gross and/or fine motor coordination issue that results from damage to the brain. Premature babies who have underdeveloped nervous systems and organs are often diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy can also occur in infants due to lack of oxygen in the brain during labor and/or delivery.

Unlike other treatable Michigan birth injuries, cerebral palsy is a lifelong condition. Because cerebral palsy results from a damaged or under-developed brain, it is extremely difficult to reverse. Individuals who suffer from cerebral palsy birth injuries often experience symptoms that last throughout their lives, including:

• Mental retardation
• Muscle stiffness
• Irregular sleeping patterns
• Chronic pain
• Seizures
• Gross motor problems
• Fine motor problems

Individuals with this condition often undergo intense physical therapy and painful medical treatment throughout their lives. They are also assigned rigorous medication regiments to manage pain, suppress seizures, and regulate sleeping patterns. This kind of treatment is not only emotionally stressful for the patient and family, but it becomes increasingly expensive as well.

Doctors who fail to detect and prevent the occurrence of cerebral palsy should be held accountable for their negligence. In many instances, your family may be able to recover financial compensation for additional medical bills, ongoing care, and pain or emotional suffering.

To learn more about how to file a claim against a negligent medical professional who may have caused your child's cerebral palsy, call a Michigan birth injury lawyer at The Thurswell Law Firm today. Our Michigan birth injury attorneys are available for a free consultation anytime. Just call toll free at (866) 354-5544.