Cerebal Palsy Is Caused By Damage To The Developing Brain

 

Cerebal palsy is caused by permanent damage to the area of the brain involved in motor function.  The causes of cerebral palsy are multiple and mostly due to unknown factors affecting the development of the brain before birth.  Risks associated with cerebral palsey include infections in the expectant mother such as rubella, infections after birth such as jaundice or head injury as a result of an accident.

 

Cerebal palsy is sometimes caused by medical mistakes made in the care of the expectant mother, or during delivery or shortly after birth.  It can be hard to identify the exact cause of cerbral palsey in many cases.  But if medical malpractice is suspected a cerebral palsy lawyer can offer legal advice about the rights of people to claim compensation as they may be entitled to lifetime benefits to pay for their care.