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December 20,2013

Settlement in MA Nets $5 Million for Birth Injury

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Lawsuit, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Birth Injury

A settlement in Massachusetts netted $5M to the family of a child who was brain damaged when born, according to recent reports. The lawsuit only took 8 days to hear in court before the defendants settled. This particular case reveals some of what goes on in many of these types of claims. Time Birth

December 20,2013

United Cerebral Palsy of IL Opens Wheelchair Accessible Playground

Today, we have a feel-good story out of Joliet, IL. The United Cerebral Palsy (UCerebral Palsy) of Illinois Prairieland’s center has just opened what is believed to be the State’s 1st fully-wheelchair-accessible playground! The playground features specialized swings which accommodate wh

November 19,2013

Using Smartphones to Improve Coordination

According to a recent article in Forbes, people with cerebral palsy may have more to look forward to as far as getting assistance dealing with some of the most frustrating aspects of the condition. Cerebral palsy causes problems controlling the muscles, and while some of the people who suffer it ar

October 17,2013

Detecting Cerebral Palsy During Pregnancy

While many expectant mothers may wish to know during pregnancy whether or not their child will have cerebral palsy, there is no singular test for it, and diagnosis is commonly made through observation of the child’s development over time. There are many issues that can arise during pregnancy &

July 02,2013

What’s The Process for Hiring a Cerebral Palsy Attorney?

If your child was injured before, during or shortly after being born and you believe that medical malpractice was the cause of that injury, you may want to consider filing a lawsuit. The idea of hiring an attorney is always intimidating. Most families wonder about the cost. Here is some information

June 19,2013

Seattle Cerebral Palsy Sufferer to Run Half Marathon

A Seattle teenager who suffers from cerebral palsy plans on running a half marathon with his mother. According to SeattlePI.com, the pair have several challenges to overcome to make it possible. The young man profiled cannot run, but accompanies his mother on running expeditions using his wheelchair

June 19,2013

Cells Could Be Reprogrammed to Treat Cerebral Palsy

Disability Scoop reports that researchers may have found a way to utilize skin cells to treat cerebral palsy. The treatment involves using skin cells and actually turning them into brain cells, which could allow physicians to treat the brain damage that actually causes cerebral palsy. According to t

June 19,2013

Stolen Wheelchair Replaced by Manufacturer

The family of a man with cerebral palsy who had his wheelchair stolen got some welcome relief from the manufacturer of the device. According to reporting in Courant, a Maryland family had left their son’s wheelchair outside for a couple of hours and, when they went out to retrieve it, they found t

June 19,2013

Researchers Add Gray Matter to Improve Muscle Control

According to recent reports, researchers have completed an experiment that showed improvement in the motor skills of children with brain damage. The researchers worked with children who suffer from a condition called hemiparetic cerebral palsy. This is a form of cerebral palsy that only affects one

June 19,2013

British Child with CP to Receive Surgery in US

According to a report from the Daily Mail, a child born in England with cerebral palsy will receive a surgery called a selective dorsal rhizotomy in the United States, which is hoped to alleviate some of the symptoms of his condition. The child profiled is one of a pair of twins who are identical,