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Birth Injury Claims: Cerebral Palsy and Erb's Palsy<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Oni Harton, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n

Some of the most common\u00a0birth injuries<\/span> result from two different conditions known as cerebral palsy<\/span> and Erb\u2019s palsy<\/span>. If you believe that a medical professional<\/span>\u2019s actions caused your child\u2019s\u00a0birth injury<\/span>, it\u2019s wise to consider bringing a medical malpractice<\/span> case.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Cerebral palsy<\/span> and Erb\u2019s palsy<\/span> are often the result of complications during birth. But cerebral palsy<\/span> can happen before or after delivery.<\/p>\n

This article discusses two common <\/span>birth injuries<\/span><\/a> and what to do if you need to bring\u00a0medical malpractice<\/span><\/a>\u00a0legal action<\/span> against a medical provider<\/span> for their negligence.<\/p>\n

Bringing\u00a0legal action<\/span>\u00a0usually can\u2019t be a perfect remedy for the damage caused by\u00a0medical negligence<\/span>. But it could improve the child\u2019s and\u00a0caregivers<\/span>\u2019 quality of life and cover\u00a0medical bills<\/span>. Birth injury lawyers<\/span> can also help you hold\u00a0responsible parties<\/a>\u00a0accountable for their actions and bring justice for you and your loved ones with a birth injury lawsuit<\/span>.<\/p>\n

An experienced\u00a0birth injury attorney<\/span><\/a>\u00a0can help. They can explain your legal options<\/span> relating to a brain injury lawsuit, including available compensation and which parties you can hold responsible for the personal injuries. Most attorneys will offer a free case review<\/span> for a cerebral palsy<\/span> or an Erb\u2019s palsy<\/span> lawsuit.<\/p>\n

What Is Cerebral Palsy?<\/h2>\n

Cerebral palsy<\/a>\u00a0includes several disorders affecting a baby’s brain function and body movement. It can result from an injury to a baby’s brain in the womb, during delivery, sometime after birth, or from a lack of oxygen flow to a baby’s brain during delivery.<\/p>\n

Common Causes of Cerebral Palsy<\/h3>\n

Situations contributing to cerebral palsy include the following:<\/p>\n