Compassionate Support for Parents of Disabled Children
Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term for a group of brain disorders and injuries affecting infants, occurring from pregnancy through the first two years of life. Common causes include bleeding in the brain, infections, head trauma, and jaundice. If your child has been affected, the Law Offices of Joseph M. Lichtenstein in Philadelphia, PA is ready to fight for your family. As broken down by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, symptoms differ depending on the different type occurring, but include the following:
If any of the above symptoms become evident, consult an experienced medical professional immediately. While no complete cure currently exists, treatment options including home-care, medication, and surgery can significantly improve your child's quality of life. If medical negligence caused your child's cerebral palsy, do not wait — contact the Law Offices of Joseph M. Lichtenstein, Philadelphia, PA's trusted medical malpractice attorneys, for a free consultation and dedicated legal representation today.
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Understanding the Legal and Medical Aspects
Cerebral palsy commonly describes brain damage occurring during labor and delivery, often caused by oxygen deprivation to a distressed baby during birth. In many cases, proper management of labor and delivery could have recognized and prevented this tragedy. Unfortunately, when a child suffers brain damage due to medical negligence, doctors and hospitals in Philadelphia, PA aggressively fight all charges. The Law Offices of Joseph M. Lichtenstein is here to fight back and protect your family's rights.
Trust Experienced Lawyers to Handle Your Complex Case
The national organization of obstetricians, ACOG, continues issuing guidelines that often attempt to justify even the most egregious malpractice. Successfully fighting these cases in Philadelphia, PA demands experienced attorneys with deep knowledge of both legal and medical complexities. The Law Offices of Joseph M. Lichtenstein collaborates with obstetricians, perinatologists, pediatric neuroradiologists, pediatric neurologists, neuropsychologists, and economists — building the strongest possible case to recover maximum compensation for families affected by birth injuries.
Children with cerebral palsy may struggle to speak, walk, eat, or play like other children. Depending on the location and extent of brain damage, a child may experience cognitive impairments, motor function disabilities, or both. Since current treatments cannot reverse the condition, your child will face lifelong challenges. The Law Offices of Joseph M. Lichtenstein is committed to securing the financial resources your Philadelphia, PA family needs for long-term care and a better quality of life.
Years of Experience in Successfully Managing Legal Cases
If your child has cerebral palsy or any other serious birth injuries, make sure you contact the best Cerebral Palsy Lawyers Philadelphia, PA has to offer and who has a proven courtroom track record. The Law Offices of Joseph M. Lichtenstein has extensive and substantial experience in litigating birth injury cases. We are one of the top birth injury litigation firms in the metropolitan Philadelphia, PA area and are personally committed to our clients and their future health and well-being.
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Visit our Contact page or give us a call at 888-529-0120 to talk to a reputable New York cerebral palsy attorney, today. We serve residents of New York City across all boroughs, including the Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, Queens and Westchester Communities, as well as the Suffolk and Nassau Counties.
