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Families in Clermont, Tavares and Inverness Affected by Birth Injuries Need Experienced, Tenacious Legal Representation

The most emotionally devastating injury cases require the steadiest legal advice

A birth injury can devastate a family unlike any other event. In addition to the emotional issues and the pain and suffering of a newborn, the parents must contend with the knowledge that the damage in question could lead to a lifetime of medical treatment and care for their child. If you or someone you love is dealing with a birth injury case in Clermont, Inverness and Tavares or any other region of Florida, contact Largey Law today.

The most common types of birth injuries

Legal cases stemming from birth injuries tend to revolve around certain types of injuries.

  • Brachial plexus injuries involve damage to the bundle of nerves that link the upper spine through the neck, shoulder, arm and hand. They can occur when the shoulder is turned or wrenched during delivery. The damage can range from mild to severe and from temporary to permanent, depending on the extent of the injury to the nerves.
  • Erb’s palsy, a form of brachial plexus injury, is caused when the upper trunk of the main nerves of the arm, the C5 and C6 nerves, are severed.
  • Cerebral palsy results from a brain injury or malformation suffered by the child during pregnancy or immediately after birth. Mainly, it impairs muscle tone, motor functions, balance and oral motor skills like swallowing and speaking.
    • Spastic cerebral palsy, the most common type, causes stiff muscle groups and amounts to a neuromuscular mobility impairment.
    • Athetoid cerebral palsy, a movement disorder, is characterized by an inability to control muscle tone.
    • Ataxic cerebral palsy affects coordination and movement. It often affects balance, posture and walking gait.

What are the long-term effects of birth injuries?

Projected long-term effects depend on the nature of the injury. Some children with a birth injury will face cognitive, physical and emotional disabilities as they age. These disabilities could be serious enough to require constant care or medical supervision. A seasoned attorney should review your case and advise you of your legal standing and the potential for injury claims based on the future situation of your child.

You must take swift action if a birth injury impacts your family

If your family has been affected by a birth injury in the Central Florida area, you need to contact the experienced injury attorneys at Largey Law as soon as possible. Call us at 352.508.1485 or contact us online. We can arrange a free initial consultation around your unique scheduling needs at one of our convenient locations in Tavares, Inverness or Clermont. Se habla español.

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