When babies and children meet certain milestones, it’s a sign that they are developing normally. Several missed milestones, however, are a cause for concern.
Below, our Philadelphia birth injury attorneys discuss what it may mean if your child misses certain developmental milestones.
Babies and young children should meet certain milestones every few months. These include the following:
If your child has missed several milestones, it does not necessarily mean that they have suffered a birth injury. It’s important for you to meet with a medical professional to determine if a birth injury is present.
Keep in mind that not all birth injuries are immediately apparent. Some birth injuries may not present symptoms until a child begins school. Usually, these are birth injuries that affect a child’s cognitive development such as ADD or ADHD.
If your child suffered a birth injury due to a medical professional’s negligence, our team is here to help. Our Philadelphia birth injury team works on lawsuits every day, helping families just like yours investigate and understand the cause of their children’s disabilities and obtain fair compensation for their child’s preventable injuries.
Contact The Beasley Firm, LLC to schedule a free consultation.
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