Phoenix Cerebral Palsy Lawyers
Did Your Child Suffer A Serious Birth Injury?
An estimated 10,000 children born in the United States will become affected by cerebral palsy sometime in their childhood every year according to medical professionals. Right now, more than 760,000 people are affected by this condition, approximately 500,000 of whom are under the age of 18.
While the severity of symptoms vary between people, there is no cure for cerebral palsy no matter the severity of the condition. Caring for children with this condition costs an estimated $1 million throughout their childhood according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), though that number could change depending on the circumstances surrounding each specific case.
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At MayesTelles PLLC, our Phoenix cerebral palsy attorneys have dedicate their careers to providing injured victims with the compassionate and knowledgeable legal representation they need to secure the outcome they deserve. If your child was affected by cerebral palsy due to the negligent or dangerous actions of your doctor, contact us today to learn what we can do to help.
Causes And Symptoms Of Cerebral Palsy
There are a number of risk factors doctors need to keep an eye out for that can indicate an increased risk that a child will develop cerebral palsy, both throughout the pregnancy and during the delivery. Some warning signs include:
- Oxygen Deprivation: Also known as asphyxia, this can damage the brain as it’s still developing. This issue is most common during a difficult delivery process.
- Premature Birth: Children born three weeks earlier or longer before their initial due date have an increased risk of developing this condition.
- Maternal Infection: Mothers who suffer from diseases like Zika virus, herpes, chickenpox, rubella and toxoplasmosis have an increased risk of giving birth to a child with cerebral palsy.
- Low Birth Weight: Children born weighing less than five and a half pounds have an increased chance of developing cerebral palsy.
Almost all, if not all of the danger can be avoided through proper care. Cerebral palsy affects each person differently, and the symptoms can range from mild to crippling. In some cases, the patient’s entire body is affected by the condition, while in others the symptoms can be limited to certain body parts. Some symptoms include:
- Trouble speaking
- Trouble eating and swallowing
- Seizures
- Mental disabilities
- Involuntary movements
- Issues with hearing and vision
- Inability to perform precise movements
- Difficulty walking
- Abnormal reflexes
- Abnormal posture
Medical professionals have established and refined some treatments that can mitigate, and in some cases even prevent these symptoms from developing, but their success rate is heavily dependent on how soon the patient is diagnosed with this condition. The sooner it is identified, the more doctors may be able to do to help.
Call us at (602) 428-7104 to discuss your situation with one of our lawyers.
Hire The Legal Representation You Need Today
If your child suffered a serious birth injury that resulted in cerebral palsy due to the dangerous or negligent actions of a medical professional, you deserve the opportunity to fight for the compensation you need to ensure they receive the treatment they require. Our Phoenix birth injury lawyers at MayesTelles PLLC are committed to providing injured victims with the knowledgeable and passionate legal representation that will put them in the best possible position moving forwards. Call us at (602) 428-7104 to begin planning your next steps over the phone, or start out with a case evaluation by sending us the details of your case through our online form today.
We've Won Thousands of Cases
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Charges Reduced to Reckless Driving
Client R.C. was stopped by Mesa Police for a civil traffic violation and later charged with DUI, Extreme DUI, and Super Extreme DUI in a justice court. During the course of their representation, MayesTelles attorneys discovered important inconsistencies in the police reports. When we presented these issues to the State, the prosecutor’s office agreed to drop all DUI charges.
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Fatal Commercial Vehicle Accident
MayesTelles Client A.F. and her husband tragically lost their unborn child as a result of the negligence of an individual operating a commercial vehicle in Yuma, Arizona. After substantial investigation including accident reconstruction and filing a lawsuit, the insurance company paid out the policy limits of $1,000,000.00.
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4 Counts of Aggravated DUI Dismissed
Client M.W. was charged with 4 counts of Aggravated DUI in the Maricopa County Superior Court in July 2016 for allegedly riding a motorized bicycle under the influence. The attorneys at MayesTelles demanded that the State include certain materials in their presentation to the grand jury, resulting in the grand jury refusing to indict and the case being dismissed.
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Client Charged with DUI
Client, GS, charged with DUI - sentence was reduced to reckless driving.
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Client Facing Assault Felony
M.L. was charged with 1 count of Aggravated Assault, a class 3 dangerous felony. She plead guilty to Aggravated Assault, a class 6 undesignated felony, with a stipulation to 3 months of initial jail. She received credit for 32 days and the rest of the jail time was deferred. She was placed on 3 years of supervised probation. She has the opportunity to designate the offense a misdemeanor after successfully completing probation. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with DUI
Our client, A.R, was charged with 1 count of DUI and 1 count of Failure to Control Speed to Avoid a Collision. During extensive pre-trial investigation, it was discovered that the police made many errors in how they handled the case. We were able to get the client's charges reduced to reckless driving. Location: Glendale City Court
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Client Charged with Four Felony Counts
Our client, Ms. D., was charged with two counts of forgery - a class 4 Felony as well as theft - a class 2 Felony and also fraudulent schemes and artifices - a class 2 Felony. We were able to get her conviction reduced to a class 6 undesignated felony with the opportunity to reduce further to a misdemeanor. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Trespass & Assault
Our client, T.C., was charged in Maricopa County Superior Court on July 8, 2015 with 1 count of Criminal Trespass, a class 6 felony, and 1 count Assault, a class 2 Misdemeanor. On September 9, 2015, after an 8-day jury trial, our client was found not guilty on both charges. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Shoplifting
Our client, Ms. H., was charged with shoplifting - a class 1 misdemeanor. We were able to get her conviction set aside. Location: Phoenix Municipal Court
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Client Faced 5 Felony Sex Offenses
Our client, Mr. C., was charged with five counts of felony sex offenses, including two counts of Sex Conduct with a Minor and three counts of Molestation of a Child. We were able to get the case dismissed upon a successful Motion to Dismiss. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Disorderly Conduct
Our client, K.F., was charged with Disorderly Conduct, a class 1 misdemeanor. We were able to get this client's case dismissed. Location: Tempe Municipal Court
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Client Facing Multiple Criminal Charges
Our client, L.S., was charged on October 20, 2014 in Mesa for an assault, disorderly conduct, and criminal damage. MayesTelles PLLC was able to get those charges dismissed.
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Client Facing Multiple Domestic Violence Offenses
Our client, Ms. C., was facing charges of assault / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor), disorderly conduct / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor), and criminal damage / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor). We were able to get our client's case dismissed. Location: Mesa Municipal Court
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Charged with Assault & Failure to Appear
Our client, L.S., was charged in Phoenix on December 27, 2014 for assault and failure to appear. After completing diversion, our client's case was dismissed.
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Multiple Felony Theft Offenses
Our client, Mr. C., was charged with Theft of Means of Transportation (Class 3 Felony) and Trafficking in Stolen Property (Class 3 Felony). Both class 3 felonies have a possible sentencing range of 2 - 8.75 years in prison. We were able to get our client's charge reduced to a Class 1 Misdemeanor with no jail time. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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