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To: Brumar89 who wrote (365905)	1/13/2008 12:49:18 PM
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Robinson writes, "John Edwards built his career suing doctors and hospitals, claiming that maternity-ward missteps caused newborns to develop cerebral palsy. The theory that doctor error is a common cause of CP was dubious when Mr. Edwards used it to win his cases, from the 1980s to the mid-1990s, and is universally rejected by experts today. Really? Well do a search with the question: "is celebral palsy caused by doctor error" and see how many law firms pop up. I guarantee you that behind those law firms is a mountain of medical evidence supporting the position that CP is caused my doctor error. I know many doctors are in your party but that doesn't make them gods. Whose right? I have found through my own experiences that doctors are not always the last word on a medical condition. "Cerebral palsy, a chronic medical condition caused by damage to a developing brain, is one of the most common causes of medical malpractice today. It often arises from difficult labor or inappropriate methods of delivery that cause lack of oxygen, bleeding, head trauma, or other injury to a newborn child. Cerebral palsy can also arise from meningitis or other infection during the first few days following birth. Premature and low birth weight babies are at a particularly high risk of developing cerebral palsy. Although there is currently no cure for cerebral palsy, it can be managed to maximize independence. Cerebral palsy is not a disease or an illness; it is a medical condition that does not progress with age as long as medical guidelines are followed and other factors, such as excessive weight gain, are controlled. With the help of therapy, mobility aids and communication enhancement, children with cerebral palsy may live fairly normal lives. Common complaints heard from mothers who delivered a child with cerebral palsy are: "The physician waited too long to do a C Section." "The physician failed to diagnose fetal distress during labor." “The fetal monitor strips were interpreted incorrectly.” “Medical care providers did not act soon enough when my water broke; or when I was bleeding; or when my labor didn’t progress; or when my blood pressure became elevated.” “I was given too much Pitocin.” “I was not referred to a specialist when it was determined that my pregnancy was high risk.” “There was not a pediatrician present when my baby was delivered.” Signs of cerebral palsy include: Poor head control Child startles excessively Excessive stiffness or limpness Difficulty sucking and feeding Delays in motor development Learn About Additional Characteristics of Cerebral Palsy > The condition is generally diagnosed before the child is three years of age. Parents of a child suffering with cerebral palsy should contact an experienced cerebral palsy lawyer to research the cause of their child’s condition. Haste is essential. Litigation may be the only way to receive compensation to which you may be entitled. Such compensation will likely include lost wages, medical bills, and/or financial compensation to heirs (in the case of a wrongful death). Article Summary: Birth Asphyxia and Cerebral Palsy medlawlegalteam.com