Seattle, Washington-area Cerebral Palsy Attorneys

Carelessness by medical professionals can sometimes result in the delivery of an infant by excessive force. Force deliveries and other causes can result in cerebral palsy. About 5,000 children and infants per year are diagnosed with this condition. Cerebral palsy results from damage to or faulty development of the areas of the brain that control movement. This condition is permanent and may require years of medical care. If you think your child may have cerebral palsy as a result of medical negligence, schedule an appointment at our Woodinville, or Seattle, Washington office, The cerebral palsy attorneys at Phillips & Webster can review your case and help you pursue the compensation you are entitled to.

Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy
Prevention of Cerebral Palsy

Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy can display a variety of symptoms, depending on which areas of the brain were damaged. Some of these symptoms are:

Speech impairment
Seizures
Permanent brain damage
Blindness
Loss of muscle control
Learning disabilities
Behavioral disorders
Impaired sense of touch/pain
Breathing problems

Prevention of Cerebral Palsy

Throughout Seattle and other areas of Washington our cerebral palsy attorneys have witnessed the devastating effects of this debilitating condition. Although ongoing medical research seeks to identify all potential causes of cerebral palsy and improve preventive measures, there are already known ways of reducing the risk. Some current prevention methods are:

Rh testing and immunization
Early detection and treatment of bacterial infection
Cessation of drug, tobacco, and alcohol use during pregnancy
Improved treatment of nutritional deficiencies, anemia, and diabetes
Established procedures for pediatric resuscitation teams

Contact Our Cerebral Palsy Attorneys for a Case Review

At our Woodinville and Seattle, Washington offices, our cerebral palsy attorneys have experience with cerebral palsy birth injury cases caused by medical negligence. If you live in Washington and have a child whose life has been impacted by a cerebral palsy, contact our attorneys to schedule a consultation.