San Jose Cerebral Palsy Attorney

Cerebral Palsy Lawyer in San Jose

When a baby is deprived of oxygen at birth, through various situations, this can lead to cerebral palsy.  This is a condition in which the individual does not have full control over their motor functions.  There are various indicators of an unborn child lacking oxygen during birth, and if these are ignored, missed or handled incorrectly, sadly, your child may have this condition.  It could be diagnosed at birth or later, depending on the circumstances.  Babies that are lacking in oxygen usually have specific medical indicators that must be carefully monitored by medical personnel.  When these indicators are not quickly dealt with, your baby's brain may have suffered damage from the lack of oxygen, and cerebral palsy is a possible result.  If your baby was born with such a condition, it is crucial that you contact a San Jose cerebral palsy attorney to assist you in making your claim for damages in the case.  At Shea & Shea, the legal team is experienced in birth injury cases, and in cerebral palsy brain injury cases.

California Cerebral Palsy Attorney

Some of the common reasons that a baby could be deprived of oxygen during birth can include the baby being larger than normal and having difficulty in the birth canal.  This situation can result in the baby's shoulder being caught on the pelvic bone (shoulder dystocia) while the head of the child is partially through.  This can restrict the oxygen flow to the baby, and cause brain damage.  In some cases, the nerves in the shoulder are stretched and torn and can result in a condition called "Erb's palsy" which is another difficult physical condition.   As the physician tries to manipulate the umbilical cord in some cases, they kink it and stop the blow flow to the baby, with serious results.  Some mothers have a condition that causes the baby to be larger, such as pregestational diabetes.  When a baby is past the 40 week term, it is likely that the child will be larger and these difficulties could occur.  However, skilled medical professionals are aware that these conditions are possible and should do everything medically possible prior to the birth if they suspect a child will be larger than normal.

If your baby has cerebral palsy as a result of insufficient or incorrect medical care prior to birth or in the birth process, it is crucial to the future of the child and your family to get legal assistance.  At Shea & Shea, our compassionate legal team would like to review the details of your case and to advise you how to proceed with a legal action.  There is no cost for the initial consultation, and this can be helpful in answering your questions about the claims that could and should be made in your case.

Contact a San Jose Cerebral Palsy Attorney from Shea & Shea if your baby was born with cerebral palsy and oxygen deprivation is suspected as the cause.