Cerebral palsy in newborns

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Recognizing the signs of cerebral palsy in a newborn is complicated. Be sure you have a credible medical opinion before you arrive at your own conclusions. Cerebral palsy symptoms in newborns can range in severity and type, frequently characterized by muscle spasms such as facial ticks and difficulty with posture and fine motor control.

Cerebral palsy in newborns can occur naturally. The condition results from a lack of blood flow to the brain during delivery, starving the brain of oxygen. However, a doctor's actions during the delivery can contribute to or even create this situation. Among potential contributing factors are:

• Not promptly recognizing or resolving complications with the umbilical cord (for instance, when it is around the baby's neck in utero);
• Inappropriate use of vacuum extractor;
• Inappropriate use of forceps to speed delivery.

Experiencing a childbirth injury changed your life. You deserve justice. Call today.

A childhood injury may have occurred several years ago, but that is a small amount of time compared to your child's lifetime of coping with the effects. New York law allows for an extended period of recovery for damages as the statutes of limitations on an injury to a child may not begin to be tolled until that child turns 18. If you have any questions at all about recovering damages from a childhood injury, contact us today for your free case evaluation at (800) 477-9044.