Cerebral Palsy

Pittsburgh Cerebral Palsy Lawyers 

Cerebral Palsy is caused by the damage to the brain that controls sensation, muscle control, movement, coordination, balance, and cognitive functioning. It can be caused by brain injury at birth by medical negligence. Parents may want to contact an attorney about a possible birth injury case if any of the following occurred:

• If labor was difficult and resulted in a C-section
• Pitocian was used to induce labor, especially if there was a uterine rupture
• Monitor showed signs of fetal distress (a sign that the baby's brain is not getting enough oxygen and the medical staff did not notice it or respond to it properly)
• Mother and baby were not monitored during child birth where the mother had been left unattended before it was noticed that the baby was in distress
• The infant had severe jaundice after birth

The law office of Ronald J. Bua & Associates has had experience proving cases in which medical malpractice caused cerebral palsy or other birth injuries. It should be known that cerebral palsy is most common in multiple births such as twins, triplets, older mothers over thirty-five, and mothers with pregnancy placental problems. Within any of those situations it is an indication that close monitoring is required.

For free initial consultation please contact Ronald J. Bua & Associates at 412-471-4244 or toll free at 877-752-8200.