Every year, thousands of children here in the United States are diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a devastating condition that can cause a host of medical problems ranging from vision, hearing and speech problems to muscle spasms, muscle stiffness and mobility issues. For those who are relatively unfamiliar with cerebral palsy, it may be somewhat shocking […]
A few months ago, we discussed a very inspiring story about a Florida teenager afflicted with cerebral palsy, a life-altering condition that may result from medical negligence during pregnancy or serious medical errors before, during or after delivery. Specifically, we wrote about 17-year-old Matthew, who was born two months premature back in 1995, weighing less […]
When an OB/GYN fails to order the necessary tests that could indicate the possibility of certain birth complications or fails to conduct proper monitoring of the health of the baby during the delivery, the result can be devastating birth injuries such as cerebral palsy. For those unfamiliar with the specifics of cerebral palsy, it is […]
Cerebral palsy is a serious condition affecting thousands of children each year, causing everything from vision, hearing and speech problems to muscle spasms, muscle stiffness and mobility issues. Experts have yet to pinpoint all the complex causes of cerebral palsy. However, it is widely accepted that cerebral palsy can and often does result from a […]
Many of us take our ability to perform some of the simplest tasks for granted. For example, when was the last time you thought about how fortunate you were to be able to tie your shoes? Unfortunately, for many people diagnosed with a condition like cerebral palsy — which may result from medical negligence during […]
According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cerebral palsy — defined as “a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture” — affects roughly one in every 303 children. The symptoms of this condition frequently include: Muscle spasms Muscle stiffness Mobility problems Vision, hearing or speech […]
Any parent could tell you that raising children is a challenging and rewarding endeavor. Parents who have newborns or toddlers quickly learn that the majority of their time will be spent caring for their children and helping them grow and develop. When parents have children who are born with birth injuries, such as cerebral palsy, […]
In medical malpractice cases, there are typically several parties that could be held accountable. In some situations, what may initially look like an error on the doctor’s part could actually be an error on the part of a hospital. A Pennsylvania doctor found himself in that situation. A 34-year-old arrived at the hospital suffering from […]
It seems as though the list of things that can go wrong during pregnancy and childbirth is endless. In light of this fact, mothers do what they can to protect their children. Many mothers take special care to eat right and get enough exercise, and often take prenatal vitamins or medication to prevent known risks. […]
Most people know that October is breast cancer awareness month. But there is also another important awareness event that took place last month. Oct. 16-22 is awareness week for brachial plexus. Unfortunately, the awareness week was not well-publicized, and many people do not even know what brachial plexus is. Like many birth injuries, brachial plexus […]
