Welcome to the Cerebral Palsy Web site for The law offices of John C. Wunsch, PC. We are a civil trial and appellate practice with strong experience in cerebral palsy litigation. We invite you to contact us if you or a relative wish to investigate your cerebral palsy situation.

Did a medical mistake cause your child's cerebral palsy? Unfortunately, medical mistakes are the cause of thousands of cerebral palsy cases in infants each year. The doctors and nurses caring for the expectant mother and unborn child are responsible for providing safe and effective care before, during, and after birth. When procedure is not correctly followed and the standard of care is broken, permanent brain damage to the unborn child can occur.

A shocking statistic: cerebral palsy affects approximately two to four out of every 1000 babies born. That equates to over 500,000 persons in the United States alone that have some form of the developmental disability. Adequate prenatal care may reduce the risk of an unborn baby developing some cases of cerebral palsy.

Cerebral Palsy is a group of chronic disorders affecting body movements and muscle coordination. Brain injuries occurring during fetal development or near the time of birth are the main culprit of cerebral palsy. It may also occur during early infancy due to cerebral injury caused by illnesses (encephalitis, meningitis, and herpes simplex infections), head injury that results in subdural hematoma, blood vessel injuries, and many others.
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If you, your child or a loved one is suffering from the developmental disability known as cerebral palsy, contact our office today (312) 977-9900 for a consultation.