Columbus Cerebral Palsy Attorney
Compassionate Legal Support for Families in Ohio
At The Becker Law Firm, LPA, we understand the unique challenges faced by families dealing with cerebral palsy. Our experienced Columbus cerebral palsy attorney is dedicated to providing compassionate legal support to families in Ohio. If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy due to medical negligence, we are here to help.
Contact us at (440) 252-4399 for a free consultation.
Understanding Cerebral Palsy
What Is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, and motor skills. It is caused by damage or abnormalities in the developing brain, often occurring before or during birth. CP can impact a person's ability to move, maintain balance, and coordinate muscle movements.
Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy symptoms can vary widely, and they may become more apparent as a child grows. Common signs and symptoms include:
- Delayed Motor Milestones: Delays in reaching motor milestones, such as sitting up, crawling, or walking.
- Muscle Rigidity or Weakness: Abnormal muscle tone, which can manifest as stiffness or floppiness in the limbs.
- Impaired Coordination: Difficulty coordinating movements and maintaining balance.
- Speech and Language Delays: Challenges with speech and language development.
- Fine Motor Skill Challenges: Difficulty with tasks that require fine motor skills, such as writing or buttoning clothes.
- Gait Abnormalities: Walking with an abnormal gait, such as walking on toes or with a wide stance.
Who Needs a Cerebral Palsy Lawyer?
If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and you believe it may have been caused by medical negligence, you may need a cerebral palsy lawyer. This could include situations where mistakes were made during birth, or if a healthcare provider failed to diagnose or treat a condition that led to cerebral palsy. Other situations that merit the intervention of an attorney include:
- Birth Injuries: If cerebral palsy resulted from medical negligence during childbirth, a lawyer can help determine if there are grounds for a legal claim.
- Failure to Diagnose: If medical professionals failed to diagnose cerebral palsy in a timely manner, resulting in delayed treatment, legal action may be warranted.
- Medication Errors: In cases where medication errors or mismanagement contributed to cerebral palsy, a lawyer can help pursue compensation.
- Anesthesia Errors: If errors during anesthesia administration led to cerebral palsy, legal recourse may be available.
How The Becker Law Firm Can Help
Our experienced Columbus cerebral palsy attorney can provide invaluable assistance by:
Conducting a thorough evaluation of the circumstances surrounding the cerebral palsy diagnosis to determine if there are grounds for legal action.
Collecting medical records, consulting with experts, and gathering evidence to build a strong case.
Guiding families through the legal process, including filing claims, negotiating with insurers, and, if necessary, pursuing litigation.
Pursuing compensation for medical expenses, ongoing care, therapy, assistive devices, and the pain and suffering experienced by the affected child and family.
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Your unwavering dedication and expert guidance have truly been a lifesaver. Your sharp legal mind and compassionate heart have made all the difference. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being there for us every step of the way. We are forever grateful Words cannot express our gratitude for everything you have done for us. Your outstanding professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to justice have been nothing short of remarkable. You have given us back our confidence and hope during a difficult time. Thank you for being our champions. Thank you so much.
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"Michael Becker helped us secure our daughter’s future needs. We will always be grateful for the impact he has had on our family."We were greeted with professionalism, expertise, compassion, respect, and a desire to provide the best quality of life for our daughter. She was always the top priority. Mr. Becker represented our daughter and family as if it was his own. His staff was equ- Kris Harmon, mother of Perri
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"Mike represented us as if he was fighting for his own family member. I knew that my son was getting the best representation in Northeast Ohio."It was an honor having such an experienced lawyer handle my son's cerebral palsy case. He represented us as if he was fighting for his own family member. Everyone at the firm made us feel comfortable about our case. I knew that my son was getting the best representation in Northeast Ohio. The Becker Law Firm is dedicated to bringing justice to their clients. I've already referred families that I know!- Knyesha Washington
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"David worked our case with professionalism and patience in an amazing way that ultimately led to a positive outcome."Right from the very beginning of our case, David Skall and his assistant Jean Witt were both extremely kind and compassionate to help us put closure on a wrongful death case involving my father at a care facility. They were quick to answer any questions that we had and they made sure we were kept in the loop of this entire process. even though we were in the middle of a pandemic, David and his team were able to adapt their technology and make it all work out for our benefit. I would strongly recommend them to anyone in need of legal help.- John Z.
Contact The Becker Law Firm for a Free Consultation
Our cerebral palsy attorneys at The Becker Law Firm, LPA have the knowledge and experience needed to handle these complex cases. We understand the medical issues involved in cerebral palsy claims and have a network of medical experts who we work with to build a strong case.
We know how to navigate the legal system, negotiate with insurance companies, and fight for your rights in court. We're dedicated to seeking compensation for medical expenses, ongoing care costs, pain and suffering, and other damages related to your child's condition.
Contact The Becker Law Firm today at (440) 252-4399 to arrange your case evaluation by a Columbus cerebral palsy lawyer.
