Cerebral Palsy
Types of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a complex condition that can manifest itself in many different forms. Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability in childhood. The CDC estimated that an average of one in 323 children in the U.S. have the condition, exhibiting cerebral palsy symptoms. It can be caused by birth injuries — 20% of…
Read MoreHow Common is Cerebral Palsy Birth Trauma?
The answer to that question might surprise some a bit. Cerebral palsy birth trauma is one of the most common conditions we see working as medical malpractice and birth injury lawyers. In fact, in terms of childhood disorders, cerebral palsy birth trauma is the most common motor disability. As parents, you spend the better part…
Read More3 Potential Forms of Cerebral Palsy Treatment
As birth injury lawyers, one of the most common conditions we deal with on a regular basis is cerebral palsy. Most people probably know there is currently no cure for a cerebral palsy diagnosis, which is one of the reasons why getting the right legal protection for a diagnosis caused by medical malpractice or negligence…
Read More7 Signs of Cerebral Palsy at Birth
One of the most common conditions birth injury lawyers see on a regular basis is the cerebral palsy diagnosis. Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability in children and, unfortunately, approximately 20% of new-born babies are diagnosed with congenital cerebral palsy due to a brain injury during the birthing process. It is in these…
Read More3 Types of Cerebral Palsy and How to Identify Them
At the Law Offices of Joseph M. Lichtenstein, we have a team of expert medical malpractice lawyers to deal with a variety of different kinds of birth injury law. One of the types of birth injuries we specialize in is the cerebral palsy diagnosis of all different types of cerebral palsy. Approximately seven out of…
Read MoreRecognizing if Your Child Has Cerebral Palsy and What to Do Next
Congenital cerebral palsy is one of the most common childhood disabilities that impacts growth and development. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately one in every 323 babies is born with one of several types of cerebral palsy. The families of children who are given a cerebral palsy diagnosis need support in identifying…
Read MoreHow a Cerebral Palsy Lawyer Can Help You Find Justice and Compensation
Understanding Cerebral Palsy: Causes and Legal Implications Cerebral palsy is a serious condition that can have lifelong consequences for those affected. It is often the result of brain damage that occurs before, during, or shortly after birth. Oxygen sustains the body’s vital functions, so maintaining its optimal levels should be a priority in any…
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