Cerebral Palsy
Having a baby is one of the most exciting times in a person's life. However, the possibility that your child could suffer from a birth injury is a fear that keep many parents up at night. Unfortunatnly, sometimes something goes wrong during the birthing process and a child will suffer an injury, like cerebral palsy. Every year, more than 8,000 children are diagnosed with having cerebral palsy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What Is Cerbral Palsy?
Cerebral Palsy is a loss or deficiency of motor control with involuntary spasms caused by permanent brain damage present at birth. It is often used to describe any type of disorder involving … more -
Is There A Time Limit In Which I Need To File A Lawsuit For Medical Malpractice?
Yes, there is and that time limit is referred to as the statute of limitations. In Alaska, medical malpractice actions for personal injury or death must be filed within two years from the date of … more -
What Causes Cerebral Palsy?
Most cases of damage to the brain among cerebral palsy children occurred before they were born - more specifically, during the first six months of pregnancy. Experts believe the brain damage … more
Legal Articles
- What Are The Different Types of Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis and Risks?
Risk factors for cerebral palsy are ever present in childbirth, but it does not necessarily follow from their presence that cerebral palsy will occur. A few of these risk factors include: Breech presentation. In this situation, the baby is positioned feet first rather than head first, the usual and customary presentation for birth A complicated labor and delivery Vascular and/or respiratory … more - What Are Some Cerebral Palsy Treatments?
The following is a list of treatment methods that seem widely recommended and in use by health care professionals for cerebral palsy: Physical therapy is a very important treatment, provided that it is implemented rapidly following the diagnosis of cerebral palsy. There are exercises specifically designed to maintain muscle tone and prevent muscular atrophy (deterioration resulting from lack … more
