Cerebral palsy is a condition that’s seen in about one out of every 300 children born. While this developmental condition can happen before, during, or shortly after birth, you may be wondering if a medical doctor’s negligence caused this condition. Cerebral palsy is characterized by poor muscle
January 14,2014
Famous Celebrities with Cerebral Palsy
Celebrities Living with Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy (Cerebral Palsy) is a disorder that causes disability in human development. Cerebral Palsy affects the area of the brain for movement and occurs in around two out of every 1000 births. With no known cure, Cerebral Palsy can be a burden on peop
January 07,2014
Nanomedicine Treatment for Cerebral Palsy
Last year, a study published in the Journal Science Transnational Medicine pointed to a breakthrough which might help stop Cerebral Palsy in its tracks. Cerebral palsy affects about four in every one thousand children born in the USA. This condition may lead to lifelong disability, which can affectÂ
December 20,2013
Why is Cerebral Palsy Hard to Detect?
Cerebral palsy can be hard to detect. There are several different forms of this disorder, and diagnosis during the first few months of development is not always possible. While there are predictable stages of development for most infants, some completely healthy babies lag a little behind the curve
December 20,2013
Settlement in MA Nets $5 Million for 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 &
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