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Siegfried & Jensen
5664 South Green St.
Murray, Utah 84123
Phone: 1-866-883-5350
Fax: 1-801-266-1338
One of the most common types of birth injury, cerebral palsy affects between 5,000 and 10,000 babies each year in the United States. Cerebral palsy is a blanket term for a number of disorders that affect a person’s muscle tone, balance, and posture. Cerebral palsy results from damage to the brain that is often caused by medical malpractice, and it can result in life-long mental and physical disabilities. At Siegfried & Jensen, our cerebral palsy attorneys have thorough knowledge of the laws pertaining to these cases. If your child has cerebral palsy, our experienced lawyers in the Salt Lake City, Utah area, can help you determine if you’re entitled to reparations from those responsible for your family's hardship.
Cerebral palsy affects a person’s muscle tone and movement, but it is not caused by muscle or nerve damage. Rather, cerebral palsy is caused by brain damage that affects the part of the brain (the cerebrum) that controls muscle movement. Depending on the degree of brain damage, a person’s symptoms can range from mild muscle disorders to severe paralysis and retardation that require the sufferer to have lifelong assistance.
Cerebral palsy is caused by brain damage that occurs while a child’s brain is still in developmental stages. During early pregnancy, genetic conditions and an improper rate of blood flow to the baby’s brain can lead to cerebral palsy. After birth, in later stages of pregnancy, and during labor, brain damage can be caused by infections, head injury, lack of oxygen, severe jaundice, premature birth, and bleeding in the brain. If your child suffers from cerebral palsy, contact our attorneys to find out if you have a medical malpractice case. Serving Salt Lake City and all of Utah, our lawyers may be able to help you obtain compensation for the costs associated with caring for your child.
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Cerebral palsy results from brain damage that causes an abnormality in motor functions and affects a person’s ability to control his or her movements. There are four types of cerebral palsy: spastic, athetoid or dyskinetic, ataxic, and mixed.
The symptoms and intensity of cerebral palsy differ from person to person. While some people show only minor symptoms, others need lifelong care and support. In many cases, people with cerebral palsy have normal intellect and only suffer from physical difficulties. When a person is affected by severe cerebral palsy that requires lifelong care, the burden and devastation faced by the entire family can take a huge emotional and financial toll. Contact our cerebral palsy lawyers to learn more. Our experienced attorneys in the Salt Lake City, Utah area can give you more information about bringing a cerebral palsy lawsuit and the compensation you may be entitled to receive.
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Although cerebral palsy cannot be cured, if it is effectively treated, a person’s quality of life can be improved and made more comfortable. Easing some of the physical and emotional effects of cerebral palsy can give sufferers the ability to participate in more fulfilling activities such as family functions, work, school, and more. Common cerebral palsy treatments include physical therapy, massage, operations, braces and wheelchairs, occupational therapy, and medicines.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the average lifetime costs of cerebral palsy total about $921,000. This amount includes medical costs such as doctor visits, hospital stays, and prescriptions; direct costs such as home and car modifications; and indirect costs such as lost wages if a person cannot work or is limited in the type or work he or she can do. Family out-of-pocket expenses, emergency room visits, and residential care are not included in this estimate. Our experienced cerebral palsy attorneys can help residents of Salt Lake City and other areas throughout Utah cope with the financial burden of caring for someone with cerebral palsy by helping them obtain compensation from the responsible parties.
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Cerebral palsy can be caused by a number of factors and can leave sufferers with symptoms that can require a lifetime of assistance and costly medical care. If you think your child’s cerebral palsy may have been caused by the negligence of a doctor or medical provider, contact Siegfried & Jensen to schedule a consultation with our cerebral palsy lawyers in the Salt Lake City, Utah area. You may be entitled to receive compensation to help you provide the care your child deserves.
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