St. Louis Cerebral Palsy Attorney

A birth is meant to be a momentous occasion. The bringing in of a new life to a young family is meant to be celebrated - a joyful moment for a family to cherish and rejoice in. What then happens when a family is robbed of this? Unfortunately, many families across the nation are forced to confront this situation. When medical professionals fail to uphold their responsibility to their patients, children can suffer from horrific and painful birth injuries, such as cerebral palsy. If your child has recently suffered something such as this, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced St. Louis personal injury lawyer from the Onder Law Firm immediately to begin seeking just financial compensation.

Understanding Cerebral Palsy: Causes and Symptoms

One of the most painful and debilitating forms of birth injuries is that of cerebral palsy. This is a medical condition which attacks the brain, and unfortunately can begin to develop anytime from when the child is still in the womb to when it has grown to two years of age. Medical malpractice unfortunately is often a common cause for this condition. For instance, if a doctor fails to properly diagnose and treat seizures, if the forceps are used improperly, if meningitis is not diagnosed and treated or if a prolapsed cord occurs without being detected, cerebral palsy can result. Symptoms are varied and depend on the type of cerebral palsy that the child is suffering from. Some of the most common symptoms, however, include the following:

• Abnormal motions (including gait and movement of the limbs);
• Loss of muscle strength and eventually motion entirely;
• Issues with speech and hearing; and
• Joints that are either too tight or move around too much

This is just a very brief overview of just some of the symptoms that a victim of cerebral palsy can experience, but it does give a shallow understanding of just some of the pain and issues that these victims are forced to suffer with. If your child has recently been victimized by this condition which could have been avoided with proper medical care, we encourage you to contact our firm as soon as possible.

Contact a St. Louis cerebral palsy lawyer today!

This is not a short-term disease that will eventually go away with time - there is currently no treatment and it is considered a life-long disorder. A victim will not only be forced to deal with the pain, but will need to have help in ensuring that they are given the highest quality of life as possible. By working with our firm, you will be able to fight to receive the compensation that your loved one truly deserves. We at the Onder Law Firm understand the stress of what you are experiencing and will do everything that we can to help you fight to obtain the just outcome that you deserve.

In situations such as this, you should not be forced to suffer in your silence. Compensation is not just desired, it is a necessity to helping your loved one pay for all current and future medical treatment and to help sustain them if the condition is enough to keep them from ever working. When your loved one's future is on the line, you cannot be flippant and you cannot afford to be anything but proactive and aggressive. Should you choose to work with us, you will be able to be confident knowing we will do everything possible to help. We know what is on the line and will stop at nothing in our efforts to protect both you and your loved one.

To schedule your initial case consultation and to learn more about how we can help, please feel free to contact a St. Louis cerebral palsy lawyer from our firm today.