You had a difficult labor, with some complications, but at the end of it you had a beautiful baby, and everything seemed perfect. Then at his three-month check-up you learned that he wasn’t meeting the developmental milestones, which are […]
Cerebral Palsy and Medical Malpractice — Is There a Connection?
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is the most common motor disability in childhood. According to The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), as many as 10,000 children (1 in 323) […]
Birth Injury Law
The birth of a baby can be one of the most joyful times in the life of a mother. From the moment the baby is born, parents want to do what is best to ensure their child has a fulfilling life. If the child has a birth injury or medical problem, parents must […]
How Can a CP Lawyer Help Me?
If you take care of a child with cerebral palsy, or CP, then you understand how emotionally, physically and mentally challenging this lifetime commitment can be for you and your child. CP, which affects about 17 million people worldwide, is a physical disability that impacts your child’s posture […]
What Causes Cerebral Palsy?Cerebral palsy is caused by genetic mutations and sometimes by preventable delivery complications. It is possible for medical negligence to cause this type of injury. Cerebral palsy can be caused by difficult labor that decreases the flow of oxygen to the brain, head trauma, meningitis and infection. The brain […]
