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The Duffy & Duffy lawyers who focus on cerebral palsy malpractice know that new parents have many questions about the health of their children, especially if they suspect something is wrong. Cerebral palsy is caused by brain damage, usually occurring before or during delivery. It may have been caused by cerebral palsy malpractice.
There is a range of cerebral palsy symptoms. Most are not apparent immediately at birth and during early infancy. They become more apparent as your child’s nervous system develops. Symptoms may be subtle and only noticeable to medical professionals, or they may be severe and obvious to parents and caretakers, such as:
You may be trying to understand what causes Cerebral palsy. How can medical malpractice cause cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy is caused by a brain injury. Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional fails to follow standard medical procedures. If your child tragically suffers from cerebral palsy as a result of a medical professional’s failure to follow such procedures, you have a cause of action for medical malpractice. This means that you and your child can receive financial compensation for damages and the expenses you will incur in the future because of their medical mistake.
If your medical professional failed to properly treat you during your pregnancy and delivery or failed to properly treat your baby, cerebral palsy may result. Anything that causes damage to your baby’s brain, such as a lack of oxygen, may result in cerebral palsy.
If you had a cesarean delivery after many hours of attempting vaginal delivery, your baby’s umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck, your baby didn’t immediately cry upon birth, your baby had to be cared for in the NICU, your baby scored low on the Apgar test, or a medical professional indicated in any way that something should have been done differently, medical malpractice may have occurred. You should seek the advice of Duffy & Duffy as cerebral palsy lawyers, available for an initial consultation at no cost to you.
Duffy & Duffy has had years of experience and success bringing cerebral palsy malpractice cases on behalf of its clients in Long Island. We are well prepared to answer your questions, address your concerns, and guide you through the legal system to get the financial compensation to which you and your child may be entitled.
We will take on the investigation, legal system, medical research, expert witness evaluation, and insurance company discussions on your behalf. Let us help you with your cerebral palsy malpractice case so that you can focus on what’s really important – your child. Contact our team now to learn more.
Several types of medical errors can result in brain injury severe enough to cause cerebral palsy. While not every birth injury is due to malpractice, certain actions—or inactions—by medical providers can make a preventable injury unavoidable. Failure to properly monitor fetal health is one of the most common causes. During labor and delivery, fetal distress is often detected through heart rate monitoring. When a provider fails to notice or respond to signs of oxygen deprivation, the baby’s brain can be permanently damaged, leading to cerebral palsy.
Neglecting maternal health can also play a role. Conditions such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, or infections must be carefully managed throughout pregnancy. If these conditions are ignored or improperly treated, the baby’s brain may not receive enough oxygen or nutrients during critical developmental periods.
Improper use of delivery tools, such as forceps or vacuum extractors, can also cause serious trauma. When used incorrectly or with excessive force, these instruments can cause skull fractures or bleeding in the brain. Likewise, a delayed C-section can have catastrophic results. A delayed procedure may leave a baby deprived of oxygen for too long.
Finally, failure to treat jaundice promptly can result in a condition called kernicterus, where high levels of bilirubin cause brain damage. Early recognition and treatment of jaundice are essential to preventing permanent injury. These examples show how medical malpractice—whether through inaction, misjudgment, or improper technique—can have lasting and devastating consequences.
When you suspect medical malpractice played a role in your child’s cerebral palsy diagnosis, taking legal action may be necessary to secure the resources your family needs. Pursuing a lawsuit requires demonstrating that a medical provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care and that this failure directly caused your child’s brain injury. Proving this connection often involves extensive investigation, medical record review, and testimony from expert witnesses who can explain how the injury occurred.
At Duffy & Duffy, our legal and medical teams work together to identify what went wrong and why. We handle every stage of the case—reviewing hospital records, consulting with neonatal and obstetric experts, and building a timeline that clearly shows how negligence led to harm. By gathering this evidence, we can establish the link between the medical provider’s actions and your child’s condition. This process allows us to pursue the compensation needed to cover lifelong care, therapy, and adaptive equipment.
Caring for a child with cerebral palsy is emotionally and financially demanding. When that condition results from preventable medical errors, the impact is even more profound. At Duffy & Duffy, we believe that families deserve accountability and support. Our attorneys have decades of experience recognizing the signs of cerebral palsy malpractice in Long Island. We take the time to understand your situation, explain your legal options, and pursue justice on your behalf.
By trusting our firm, you are partnering with a team that values both skill and compassion. We know how to navigate complex medical malpractice cases—and we are dedicated to helping you secure the financial recovery your child deserves. Contact Duffy & Duffy today to discuss your case and take the first step toward protecting your family’s future.
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