After a child is born, it's not uncommon for them to look like they've just been through their first real fight. In fact, that is exactly the case. Bruises and other, minor, injuries to mother and child are very common and to be expected. Some injuries, however, are directly the responsibility of those who helped birth the child. Unfortunately, some of these injuries are debilitating for life. They include cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy and host of other neurological and physiological injuries. They may result in the child being permanently and severely disabled.

In some cases, the baby may get stuck in a bad position while being delivered. This is oftentimes the cause of both of the aforementioned palsies. In the case of cerebral palsy, the injury results from a lack of oxygen to the brain. This may be caused by being strangled by the umbilical cord or other, sometimes avoidable, accidents during birth. This disorder can cause severe cognitive impairment and physical injuries that may result in partial or total paralysis. This means that the child's life, of course, will be full of challenges and expenses that the family may not be able to cover financially.

Other types of nerve damage, such as Erb's palsy, are caused by the child becoming positioned in a way where nerve damage is unavoidable. The classic injury here is to the shoulders and upper arms. The nerve damage may result in the child losing some or all of their motor function in their arms and hands. Obviously, this is an injury that will affect their ability to fend for themselves. It's best to have these cases looked into as soon as possible after the birth. It makes it easier to prove liability and to collect damages.

If your child shows signs of a birth injury, don't hesitate to call an cerebral palsy attorney. You can find them at the same firms that oftentimes offer more specific help, such as dyskinetic cerebral palsy services and others that make sure that people are paid damages for pain and suffering. In Texas, you have until the child's 14th birthday to file a case. Most often, the birth injury will start to manifest its symptoms before that, though it may take years after the birth to realize that something is wrong and that it may be the result of negligence during the birth process.