Year: 2016

The term Cerebral Palsy refers to a complex spectrum of neurological disorders that disrupt brain and nervous system functions such as movement, thinking, seeing, hearing and more. Just as the term encompasses a variety of signs and symptoms, the causes of Cerebral Palsy are also diverse. The root cause, however,…

Far too often, our offices hear truly tragic stories of preventable Cerebral Palsy. When a doctor fails to provide adequate care, a wide range of problems can occur. When the mother and child’s health is impacted by this medical malpractice, Cerebral Palsy and other significant health problems become possibilities. Unfortunately,…

A lot of complicated medical terms are thrown around to describe causes of Cerebral Palsy. Asphyxia is often a common phrase used but is confusing to many because of how they associate the term with life. Modern dramas on TV will list ‘asphyxia’ as the cause of death when someone…

As you may already know, March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month! Celebration of the month is focused on expanding public knowledge on the condition, as well as helping explain what CP actually means. Cerebral Palsy awareness is about breaking down incorrect notions about this condition, as well as paving the…

Parents rely on doctors to provide their child with expert care, safe treatment and accurate diagnoses. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. A Cerebral Palsy birth injury lawyer is all too familiar with the devastating effect that a missed, incorrect or delayed diagnosis can have not only on a child’s health,…

Children are often taught in school that the basis of a story or narrative is answering the key questions of Who, What, Where, When, Why. Often called the ‘Five Ws,’ each of these inquiries aims to gather additional information about the scenario being described. Helpful in providing a comprehensive understanding…

Raising any child can be complicated, but raising a child with Cerebral Palsy is particularly complex. It requires parents to choose capable medical providers, trustworthy caregivers and in cases of preventable Cerebral Palsy, a qualified Cerebral Palsy birth injury attorney. Parents of children with Cerebral Palsy must pay constant attention…

On our blog, we like to simplify complex medical terms in order to help parents better understand their child’s diagnosis and/or potential factors in their child’s health. The term hypoxia is relatively short, yet it involves a very serious situation with a long-standing impact on the health of a child….

The news has shone new light on a dangerous virus known as Zika in recent weeks. Transmitted by mosquitoes in the Western Hemisphere, the Zika virus can lead to symptoms including fever, vomiting, fatigue, headache, chills, rash, loss of appetite, red eyes and joint pain. However, the danger this virus…

As every parent knows, the nice, clean and cherubic representation that television and the movies have created of a newborn sometimes does not align with reality. When a child is born, a wide assortment of fluids, discoloration and other ‘stuff’ is present that can make the child’s debut anything but…