Cerebral Palsy

Charlotte Cerebral Palsy Lawyers

Millions of Dollars Recovered for Our Clients

Cerebral palsy is a non-degenerative disorder that affects motor functioning. It is most commonly caused by congenital brain injury, or brain injury that occurred before or during childbirth. If your child has begun to show symptoms of cerebral palsy, or if he or she has already been diagnosed with the condition, it is possible that he or she was the victim of a birth injury.

If you went through a difficult labor or delivery process and your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, we encourage you to reach out to our Charlotte cerebral palsy lawyers for a free and confidential consultation. When a delivery room doctor or nurse’s negligence leads to a child suffering serious, life-altering injuries, the child’s parent(s) can take legal action to seek compensation for the physical harm, emotional suffering, and financial challenges they have suffered as a result.

Attorney Charles G. Monnett III is a veteran brain injury litigator with a proven track record of success. He was appointed by the Governor of North Carolina to the Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board and has served on the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Brain Injury Association for over 10 years. At Charles G. Monnett III & Associates, we understand traumatic brain injuries, including those that lead to cerebral palsy. We have recovered millions on behalf of our clients, and we are prepared to fight tirelessly for you and your family.

Call us at (704) 859-2003 or submit an online contact form to learn how we can help you during a free initial consultation.

What Causes Cerebral Palsy?

As previously mentioned, cerebral palsy is believed to be caused by a brain injury that occurs either before or during birth. However, it is not always clear exactly how the infant develops the brain injury. Proving that a medical provider was at fault can be difficult; it’s important that you work with an experienced birth injury lawyer if you believe your child was harmed as a result of a doctor or nurse’s negligent, careless, or reckless actions.

Cerebral palsy may be commonly caused by:

Maternal infection
Oxygen deprivation during delivery
Prolonged labor
Failure to order a timely cesarean section (C-section)
Failure to notice/respond to signs of fetal distress
Brain trauma caused by improper use of forceps/vacuum extractor
Severe jaundice/kernicterus

In some cases, cerebral palsy may develop due to abnormal brain development, genetic factors, or other complications.

Signs of Cerebral Palsy

Because cerebral palsy affects an individual’s motor functioning, it is not always easy to detect in newborns. You may not realize that your child has cerebral palsy until he or she begins to miss development milestones. It’s important that you are aware of the early signs and symptoms of cerebral palsy so that you can get your child the care he or she needs.

Some of the most common signs of cerebral palsy include:

Variation in muscle tone (stiffness or “floppiness”)
Spasticity/exaggerated reflexes
Involuntary movements
Poor coordination
Drooling/difficulties swallowing
Delays in developmental milestones, such as rolling over, sitting up, walking, and speaking
Noticeable favoring of one side of the body
Seizures

Please note that this is not a complete list of cerebral palsy symptoms; if you notice anything unusual with your child, be sure to have him or her looked over by a qualified medical professional. Only a trained physician can diagnose cerebral palsy.

What to Do If You Believe Your Child Is the Victim of Medical Malpractice

If you believe your child’s cerebral palsy was caused by a delivery room error or another act of negligence on the part of a medical professional, reach out to Charles G. Monnett III & Associates to learn more about your rights and legal options. Our Charlotte cerebral palsy lawyers understand just how difficult this time is for you and your family; we are here to provide the compassionate legal support and guidance you need and deserve.

We have extensive experience in complex medical malpractice and birth injury cases and are widely recognized as leaders in the field of brain injuries. Our legal team has the knowledge, skill, and resources to effectively advocate for you and your child.

We invite you to get in touch with us today at (704) 859-2003 or via our online case evaluation form to schedule your free consultation.

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What Our Clients Say About Us

Charles was always available and informative on this process.
“His assistant, Tracey Seifert, was especially helpful in answering questions, guiding me through the process and having a positive outlook.”
- Susan Z.
Without their help, I would probably have lost everything that I owned.
“My heartfelt thanks go out to Lauren Newton and Stephanie Allen for their hard work on my behalf.”
- Rick M.
Lauren Newton exceeded all of my expectations and she genuinely cares about her clients.
“Choosing Charles G. Monnett III and allowing Lauren Newton to take care of me was hands down the best decision I have ever made.”
- Jade B.
The experience I had was exactly what I wanted.
“I would recommend my own mother to this firm.”
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$3 Million Cerebral Palsy
Confidential settlement for a child with cerebral palsy as a result of birth-related brain injury.
$13 Million Medical Negligence Verdict
An infant suffered an undiagnosed case of bacterial meningitis that caused severe neurological damage.
$8 Million Confidential Settlement
Confidential settlement for an infant with bilateral leg amputations following improper placement of the femoral line.
$3.375 Million Failure to Diagnose
Confidential settlement on behalf of a child with severe visual impairments resulting from the failure to properly diagnose retinopathy of prematurity in a newborn child.
$3 Million Negligent Administration of Nerve Block
Confidential settlement for a woman with hypoxic-ischemic brain injury as a result of negligent administration of nerve block for headache.