A medical malpractice risk factor is a variable which may increase the chance of developing a medical condition. The presence of a risk factor does not mean that the condition will occur, nor does the absence of a risk factor mean that the condition will not occur.

There are risk factors relating to cerebral palsy and if present then care should be taken by medical professionals to ensure that they are ready to deal with any eventuality. 

Medical providers should do everything that they can to reduce problems by identifying the circumstances that increase the risk of cerebral palsy.

The delivery of a child can be a complex and difficult matter especially if there are complications.

If an obvious risk becomes apparent then failure to take adequate precautions at an early stage may mean that they are liable to pay damages for any injury caused to an unborn child as a result of negligence.

Medical mistakes are responsible for many birth injury cases and it would be impossible for a parent, alone, to determine if malpractice caused their child's injury. We can help you to get the best representation available anywhere in the country from experts who specialize in clinical negligence compensation claims.