PRACTICE AREACerebral Palsy Claims*

Cerebral palsy is a disorder that affects motor functions, altering the ability to make coordinated movements. It is often caused due to the malformation of a part of the brain before childbirth. However, it can also be a result of a brain injury during childbirth. Therefore, the hospital staff has a significant responsibility at the time of delivery and during the neonatal period.

Cerebral palsy is a long-term disorder with consequences such as physical and intellectual disability. Therefore, Irish law has a provision for Cerebral Palsy claims if the negligence is on the part of hospital staff. O’Reilly Doherty & Co. have experienced cerebral palsy claims solicitors who can help you make an effective claim.

Cerebral Palsy Claims and its Types

Common complications can arise during childbirth and the health professionals present must monitor the baby’s health indicators. An interruption to the oxygen supply of the brain can cause damage and can lead to cerebral palsy. In circumstances where the health professionals fail to notice the impaired oxygen levels or make a mistake that leads to obstruction in oxygen supply to the brain. This can make a case for medical negligence through which one can seek legal assistance from a cerebral palsy claim solicitor.

In legal terms, cerebral palsy claims can be categorised into two types of cases. This depends on the nature and extent of the disorder: