If your child is injured while being born or while in the hospital just after being born, the hospital will conduct an investigation to determine how that injury occurred. There will be cases where parents will find out that the injury was the direct result of physician negligence of some sort. It m
Over the past couple of decades, there has been a significant increase in the number of births that have been performed via cesarean section. A report recently published by the Centers for Disease Control has revealed that complications during childbirth have increased a great deal over the past yea
Lawyers can help children with cerebral palsy in more ways than just filing a lawsuit against a negligent physician. This condition is very complex and the needs of the people who suffer from it are equally complex. Because of that, it’s imperative that families are aware of the services that atto
If you’re reading up on cerebral palsy lawsuits because you’re considering filing one yourself, you may have heard the term res ipsa loquitur. This is a legal term that applies in some cases of negligence. It also specifically applies to a great many claims filed over medical negligence. It’s
Baby brain damage, especially at birth, can lead to many devastating conditions. Among the most severe of them is cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy causes issues with mobility, learning, hearing, speech, and much more. It’s the result of the infant not receiving enough oxygen either in the
Unfortunately, paying for the treatment of cerebral palsy is out of the financial abilities of many of the parents whose children are affected by this disorder. With state and federal governments looking for ways to save money and many social assistance programs firmly on the chopping block, the out
It’s a touchy subject to bring up, but a cerebral palsy lawsuit is often the only way to recover damages (losses) from the hospital, doctor or medical professional who’s negligence caused such a serious injury to your child. If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy (Cerebral
When a child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, it is a frightening experience for his parents. You may not know what to do or where to turn, and you are worried about your infant. You should not allow too much time to pass before contacting a cerebral palsy lawyer. When Cerebral Palsy Results From M
Recent Study Suggests Early Posture Training May Yield Long-Term Benefits Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition, resulting from a one-time brain injury, that is characterized by motor impairments. Although it is not progressive (in other words, it does not get worse over time), it results in po
Seizure disorders in newborn children are caused by a variety of reasons, but are frequently the result of a neonatal stroke or other type of brain injury during labor or shortly after birth. Any type of injury to a child’s developing brain can result in permanent damage, leading to a host of neur