Albuquerque Cerebral Palsy Attorney

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Welcoming a new child into the world is one of the happiest moments in a parent’s life. However, ten percent of children in the United States are born with cerebral palsy (CP). In order for a child with CP to live a long and fulfilling life, providing him/her with lifetime medical care is necessary—but it is more than many families can afford. In many cases, this condition is caused by medical malpractice.

If your child’s cerebral palsy is caused by medical errors or negligence by a healthcare provider in New Mexico, the James Wood Law is committed to holding the liable parties responsible for their careless and dangerous actions and help your family recover your entitled compensation. With more than three decades of legal experience and over a million dollars recovered on behalf of our clients, our New Mexico birth injury lawyer can maximize the award your child deserves—whether we reach a settlement outside of court or a trial verdict.

What Is Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral palsy is a health condition resulting from damage to the developing brain, affecting muscle coordination, movement, balance, and posture.

What are the Causes of Cerebral Palsy at Birth?

This disorder is often caused by:

• a lack of oxygen in the mother’s womb
• trauma either during labor or delivery
• other birth injuries

CP as a result of preventable birth injuries is the basis of most medical malpractice lawsuits. From failing to monitor the child and mother’s health or mishandling fetal distress to using harmful techniques to deliver the baby, medical malpractice can take many forms.

Proving Cerebral Palsy as a Result of Medical Malpractice

To succeed in a lawsuit, you must prove: