Legal Guidance About Cerebral Palsy Caused by Negligence
Cerebral Palsy is a serious, life-long condition. If your child suffers from Cerebral Palsy as the result of a birth injury, I can provide legal guidance and help you pursue compensation.
For more than 20 years, I have served Harris County families as a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist (OB/GYN). My extensive medical knowledge, in conjunction with my law practice, provides me with comprehensive familiarity with the issues of your case.
Understanding Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy describes various medical conditions that affect your child's muscle control, balance and posture. These conditions are caused by brain damage which may have resulted from delivery complications or birth injuries. The severity of your child's condition depends on where in the brain the damage occurred.
Babies typically acquire Cerebral Palsy in one of several ways:
- Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy: Caused by lack of oxygen
- Intracranial hemorrhages: Caused by prematurity or birth trauma
- Kernicterus: Caused by high bilirubin levels (jaundice)
OB/GYN and Attorney
At the Law Office of Steven R. Edmondson, serving the Houston metro area and Southeast Texas, we understand your child's situation. As an actively practicing OB/GYN and attorney, I have comprehensive knowledge of birth defects and their catastrophic effects. Your child may face a lifetime of health issues due to Cerebral Palsy. Conditions can include:
- Spastic, jerking or poorly coordinated movements of the extremities
- Seizures
- Hearing and vision problems
- Speech difficulties
- Sensory conditions
Protecting Your Child's Future
My law firm can help you protect your child's future. I will investigate your case from every angle to identify negligence and prove liability. My in-depth review includes evaluating the standard of care you received, medications administered and documentation that indicates negligence.
With a Masters in Health Law, I also understand associated insurance and hospital administration issues. My goal as your lawyer is to negotiate a settlement tailored to your child's long-term medical needs. If I believe a settlement offer is not in the best interest of your child, I will be ready to take your case to trial.
Timing Is Critical
Texas law restricts your ability to pursue legal claims. Do not assume that you have plenty of time to seek justice for your child's birth injuries. The sooner you contact me, the sooner I can begin the legal process to protect your child's future.
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