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March 07,2014

$9 Million Cerebral Palsy Malpractice Settlement Reached

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Family Settles Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit with Hospital for $9 Million. Lawyers for a Virginia boy who developed cerebral palsy shortly after birth reached a settlement of $9 million on January 29th, 2014. The case was brought against a military hospital in Honolulu, which allegedly caused the boy’s

February 25,2014

Bolingbrook High School Accused of Mistreating Child with Cerebral Palsy

A disabled child and her parents recently filed a lawsuit implicating three employees of Bolingbrook High School and the administration in a personal injury claim. The child’s parents, Gregory and Lisa McNeal, allege that the teen was forced by staffers to clean tissue paper off a restroom floor a

February 20,2014

Mom With Cerebral Palsy Helped by Marijuana

If you haven’t read about it yet, news outlets have been talking about a woman suffering from cerebral palsy who is publicly stating that using marijuana made her a better person. The mother to several children also stated that weed made her a better mother as it made it possible for her to talk

February 14,2014

Child Diagnosed With Cerebral Palsy. What Are My Options?

Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term for a range of conditions affecting motor control in a person. This is a debilitating disorder which may have far reaching implications for both parents and children born with it. If your child was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you need to arm yourself with knowle

February 10,2014

Child Diagnosed With Mild Cerebral Palsy?

Mild cerebral palsy is a form of Cerebral Palsy that can take some time to diagnose because the physician wishes to ensure it is not another type of movement disorder that may be in early progressive stages. Paying special attention to a child’s motor skills and speech early on in life will help

February 07,2014

A Link Between Cerebral Palsy & Autism?

In a groundbreaking study published in 2012, researchers found a link between cerebral palsy and autism. Cerebral palsy refers to a collection of conditions which affect the mobility and cognitive function of a child. Usually diagnosed about a year after birth, this condition may not have a definite

January 23,2014

Was My Child’s Cerebral Palsy Preventable?

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Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Causes

Cerebral palsy is a motor condition that affects thousands of babies each year. This condition usually necessitates lifelong care and may put financial and emotional strain on the affected family. Cerebral palsy affects a person’s muscles; this means that simple things that most people take fo

January 16,2014

Cerebral Palsy: Was it the Doctor’s Fault?

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Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Causes

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 affect�