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March 19,2013

What is Res Ipsa Loquitur?

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 to some cases of negligence. It also specifically applies to a great many claims filed involving medical

March 19,2013

CDC Reports Increased Childbirth Risks

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 past years,

January 31,2013

Birth Injury Claim Moved to Federal Court

A birth injury claim filed in New York was moved to federal court at the beginning of January, 2013. The claim involves a child who has a condition called Erb’s Palsy, which is associated with effects including weakness and sometimes paralysis in the limbs. The family is suing because they cla

November 26,2012

Artists with Cerebral Palsy Showing at LA Gallery

Sixteen artists who all have cerebral palsy in common are having their work shown at Studio Channel Islands Art Center near Los Angeles. The artists encompass a wide variety of different styles and techniques and, for some of them, art is a business that they hope to break into. One of the artists,

November 20,2012

Help is Available for Families with Cerebral Palsy

Families who have a child with cerebral palsy face many struggles. Not the least of those struggles are the expensive medical treatments, assistive devices and other resources required to provide for a person who suffers from this condition. Cerebral palsy results from a brain injury, which means th

November 20,2012

Maintaining a Child’s Quality of Life with Cerebral Palsy

If you have a child with cerebral palsy, many of the challenges that you’ll face have to do with providing a high quality of life for your child. Doing so is largely dependent upon the severity of their symptoms and what type of cerebral palsy they have. For some children, even performing the

October 31,2012

Untreated Fetal Distress Implicated in Cerebral Palsy

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Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Birth Injury, Causes

An Illinois lawsuit alleges that untreated fetal distress led to a child suffering cerebral palsy. The lawsuit alleges that the hospital and its staff did not recognize that the child was in distress and did not react properly, because of that. This, according to the lawsuit, is the reason the child

May 22,2012

Tips for Talking to a Cerebral Palsy Lawyer

A cerebral palsy lawyer may be able to help your family recover compensation following a birth injury that results in the development of cerebral palsy. The only way to have a good understanding of your chances of success is to discuss the facts of your case with an attorney. Here are some basi

March 13,2012

Three Things that Cerebral Palsy Sufferers Deal With

Cerebral palsy sufferers deal with tough challenges daily. If you want to get an idea of what it’s like to deal with this condition, all you have to do is look at this disorder’s symptoms. If your child has been diagnosed with this condition, here are some difficulties they will typicall

March 13,2012

Four Things to Consider if Your Child has Cerebral Palsy

If your child is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, there are some things you should consider about the condition that may help you cope with it better.