Can Cerebral Palsy Be Caused by Medical Malpractice?
One of the most important causes of cerebral palsy during the birth process is an insufficient amount of oxygen reaching the newborn or fetal brain. Many times when there is a lack of oxygen, the doctors and nurses should be able to identify fetal distress by interpreting the fetal monitor strip correctly. If the doctor fails to do a C-Section, or to do it quickly, the child will lose oxygen and develop cerebral palsy or brain damage. Doctors are trained to identify risk factors for cerebral palsy, and may be held responsible if these dangers are neglected.
