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Filed under: Birth Injuries | Tags: birth injury, injuries, law, medical malpractice
Some of the most tragic injuries that occur in people’s lives can happen within minutes of birth. These injuries, whether physical, mental, or both, can unfortunately last a lifetime. One of these conditions is cerebral palsy.
This is caused when the cerebrum is damaged, the area of the brain which controls motor skills, higher mental functions, sensations and higher functions. Cerebral palsy is often diagnosed immediately after birth. Symptoms may include spastic muscles or abnormally weak muscles, blindness or deafness, seizures, uncontrolled or spastic muscle movements and other issues.
There is no single definitive cause of cerebral palsy. However, it can result from brain damage caused by lack of oxygen in utero or during birth. Cerebral palsy is often associated with both hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and anoxic encephalopathy. Symptoms of oxygen deprivation in a newborn include low APGAR scores, low pH laboratory values, acidosis, seizures and other symptoms.
Doctors can be responsible for causing birth injuries. Whether they are directly or indirectly the cause doesn’t really matter. With the right training and medical technology, risk factors that occur in the birth process can be reduced.
Filed under: Family Law | Tags: child custody, divorce, family law firm, file, filing, mediation, separation
Isolating your legal needs
Before you set out on your search for a family law firm that is equipped with the experience and knowledge to handle your case, think about how you would like to see your issue resolved:
- Do you need to pursue court actions?
- Do you want to settle out-of-court?
- Do you want to explore mediation?
- Do you want to work collaboratively?
- Do you need physical protection?
Asking yourself these questions can help you begin to frame your legal needs so that when you approach a family law firm in your area you will know what kind of legal services are necessary for your case.
For instance, if you or your children are the victims of domestic violence, a law firm familiar with these cases can be a strong asset. They can offer their legal services as well as access to a vast network of community resources devoted to protecting battered spouses and preventing domestic violence.
Other people may have a desire to explore mediation as a cost-efficient way to settle a divorce. In that case, a firm that has an active and reputable mediation practice is a good place to start your search.
The deciding factor
It is common to seek and find more than one law firm that you feel can manage your case. When that happens you may have to turn inward and begin evaluating the potential candidates based on more subjective matters of personal choice.
The deciding factor for which family law firm you choose can be any number of professional qualities that matter to you:
- Interpersonal skills
- Friendly office environment
- Ease of communication
- Modern conveniences—email contact, online case updates, etc.
- Personal referrals
Remember that over the next few months you will be spending a great deal of time with whichever firm and attorney you choose. This relationship should be both professional and comfortable enough to enable you to speak freely and still maintain boundaries around your private life.
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