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 Bellevue, 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

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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

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Contact Our Cerebral Palsy Attorneys for a Case Review

At our Bellevue, 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.

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