Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/23/2009 - 10:09
A dear friend of mine has a one year-old child with cerebral palsy. I would never talk to her about this, but isn't that condition sometimes caused by medical negligence during birth? As far as I know, she's not interested in pursuing the matter, but I'm curious. Thanks.
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Editor's Response
Yes, sometimes cerebral palsy can be caused by medical negligence during birth, such as when the doctor fails to deal with a loss of oxygen supply to the baby as it travels through the birth canal. The condition can also develop as a result of negligent care of the baby, especially premature babies, immediately after birth.
Unfortunately, cerebral palsy can also develop even with the best medical care, because of events or conditions that no person could predict or correct. If your friend ever expresses an interest in looking into the matter, there are many attorneys in Massachusetts with experience pursuing cerebral palsy claims. For more information about medical malpractice in general, visit our MA Medical Malpractice Discussion Forum.