Cerebral Palsy Attorney

If your child was born with cerebral palsy, please call birth injury lawyer Russell Berkowitz of the Berkowitz Law Firm for help. To schedule an evaluation of your case, please call 1-866-314-9352 and ask for Mr. Berkowitz.

A diagnosis of cerebral palsy can be devastating. The illness, except in its mildest forms, can have a disastrous effect on the child’s and adult’s life as well as the lives of the parents.

If your baby is born with cerebral palsy, or diagnosed with the condition, our cerebral palsy attorneys may be able to help you seek compensation to help with the challenges ahead.

Cerebral Palsy Law Firms

Our Danbury, Connecticut, cerebral palsy law firm has attorneys who understand the dire effect cerebral palsy has on the parents as well as the child. The pain and suffering of this illness most likely will be a lifelong challenge and our lawyers are compassionate in dealing with parents of children with cerebral palsy. They understand the different forms this disease can take.

Our attorneys also can also be tough when it comes to obtaining compensation from those responsible for the condition.

Cerebral Palsy Causes

Most instances of cerebral palsy are caused by some trauma to the developing fetal brain. Whether it is a condition in the fetus that results in the damage or some problem in the pregnant mother, cerebral palsy already is the child’s destiny even before it is born.

But there are times when cerebral palsy occurs during or after childbirth. When this happens, you as a parent, might want to hold responsible the person or institution involved in the newborn’s birth. This would be not only to be compensated for pain and suffering, but also for the tremendous expense of the care and equipment the child will require throughout childhood and into his or her adult life.

Many doctors and different kinds of therapists treat the child with cerebral palsy. These can include:

  • Pediatricians
  • Surgeons
  • Physical therapists
  • Occupational therapists
  • Speech pathologists
  • Social workers
  • Sensory integration therapists

In addition, there is the expense of all the specialized equipment needed for the child and adult. These can include wheelchairs and walkers, communication aids, and other special assistive devices.

The attorneys at our Danbury, Connecticut, office are extremely knowledgeable about the disease and all of its consequences. They have extensive experience helping parents be compensated for the mistakes or negligence of those who are responsible.

Contact a Connecticut Cerebral Palsy Attorney

If you believe someone assisting the delivery of your newborn, the hospital, or anyone else might be responsible for your baby’s cerebral palsy, call The Berkowitz Law Firm today. Our Connecticut cerebral palsy attorneys can evaluate your case to determine if you qualify for compensation. Call 1-866-314-9352 to schedule an evaluation of your case.

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