Experienced Texas Representation for Premature Infant Injuries
If you have a baby or child with cerebral palsy that may have been caused by the negligence of your doctor, it is important to talk with an experienced attorney to determine whether the birth injury could have been prevented.
The Houston, Texas, medical malpractice lawyers at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend represent the families of infants and children who have developed the condition of cerebral palsy due to medical negligence. These families deserve compensation for medical bills and their children's future medical needs. The monetary benefits that are received through a settlement or verdict can help our clients deal with these tragic consequences.
Dedicated Houston Lawyers for Families Impacted by Cerebral Palsy
Causes of cerebral palsy may include:
- Obstructed delivery: When the delivery is obstructed, instruments such as forceps are used incorrectly or there is a lack of oxygen to the brain, it can result in the development of cerebral palsy.
- Failure to properly monitor condition: Delivery room doctors and nurses are trained to monitor birth mothers and fetuses for fetal distress and changes to the heart rate. In some cases, an emergency C-section should be performed. The failure to do so can worsen the baby's condition during pregnancy or labor.
- Medication and anesthesia errors: When birth mothers are over-sedated or errors are made when providing medication, injuries can develop in both the birth mother and the fetus.
In many pregnancies, cerebral palsy should be prevented with proper monitoring of the fetus and the birth mother. In instances of twins and other multiple births, birth mothers who are over 35 years of age and where placental problems have developed, additional monitoring may be necessary.
Make the Right Choice in Your Legal Service
At Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend, our Houston, Texas, cerebral palsy lawyers are aggressive in our pursuit of damages for our clients. We have more than 50 years of experience and consult with medical experts to evaluate cases of medical negligence litigation.
Contact us to learn more information and to schedule a free initial consultation. Call our Houston office at 713-222-7211 or toll free at 1-800-870-9584 or send us an e-mail.
