Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy Attorneys helping clients in Michigan, Ohio, Washington DC and all other states

Reiter & Walsh, P.C. represents clients in places like Grand Rapids, Lansing, Detroit, Cleveland, Toledo, Columbus, Cincinnati, Washington DC and other cities around the country. Our dedicated cerebral palsy lawyers represent victims of medical malpractice and negligence every day. Our attorneys have the resources and experience to determine the cause of your child's impairment and will take appropriate action if malpractice or negligence played a role.

What is Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral palsy refers to a group of neurological (brain) disorders that affect body control and movement. Damaged motor areas in the brain affect an individual’s nerves and muscles, resulting in an inability to control posture and movement. We have obtained many, many million dollar and multi-million dollar resolutions for our clients.

Causes of Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy can be caused by several factors. It may result from a birth defect such as poor brain development, or a hereditary condition. These causes, though unfortunate, are not the fault of medical staff. However, medical malpractice or negligence may play a role in an infant developing cerebral palsy. For instance, if the obstetrician or medical staff does not do their job properly or take the necessary precautions and an infant does not receive enough oxygen during delivery, cerebral palsy may result. Our attorneys at Reiter & Walsh, P.C. know how to analyze the injuries and medical records to determine the cause of the disorder and differentiate between a birth defect and a birth injury.

Studies show that infants at a low or high birth weight are at a significantly higher risk for cerebral palsy. Therefore, these children should be more closely monitored during pregnancy to avoid any complications.

If your child has cerebral palsy that you believe was the result of medical malpractice or negligence, contact our Detroit, Michigan-area cerebral palsy lawyers today. Our attorneys handle only birth injury cases and are dedicated to protecting the rights of birth injury victims and their families.

Do I Have a Cerebral Palsy Case?

Cerebral palsy is a complex area of law, particularly because there are so many things we do not yet understand about the disorder. Expert testimony is often necessary to help establish a case. Our cerebral palsy attorneys have the resources and contacts to bring in experts from across the country to help with a case when needed.

Since cerebral palsy is a permanent condition and can be severe, large settlements often result if the hospital or medical staff is found to be at fault for causing the disorder. We have obtained verdicts and settlements in the multiple millions of dollars.

To find out if you have a case, contact our Detroit, Michigan firm, handling cases throughout the states of Michigan and Ohio and Washington DC, to speak with experienced cerebral palsy attorneys. Our lawyers have the knowledge, experience, and skill to obtain the best possible results in these complex birth injury cases.