Year: 2017

Receiving a diagnosis that your child has Cerebral Palsy is a life changing experience for families. No doctor enjoys providing such a diagnosis, especially if their actions may have directly contributed to the child’s CP. Because of this, and to the detriment of parents, many doctors will use other names…

There is a lot of misinformation in the world regarding CP, perhaps no larger, or damaging, than the belief that there is no such thing as preventable Cerebral Palsy. While most people are aware of the fact there are a wide variety of causes, and forms of Cerebral Palsy, there…

Selecting an attorney to represent your child and family in a cerebral palsy-related lawsuit can be extremely difficult. Because of the significant costs of care for your child, as well as the emotional trauma related to a birth injury, there is a lot of pressure to choose a lawyer that…

When an injury occurs during childbirth, a lot of questions come to light that carry plenty of emotion and significance. As the family comes to terms with the new reality being faced, there are also elements that must be understood about the birth that are crucial to explore. Though going…

While the “Lawyer” part of CP Lawyer may be self explanatory, some may wonder what is CP? While the short answer may be explanation enough for some, we will take this opportunity to help better explain what CP is and why it should matter to every American. So what is…

When it comes to cerebral palsy and birth injuries, there are a wide number of terms thrown around that can be overwhelming for parents. One particular term may stand out due to its uniqueness: meconium. What is meconium and what is its relevance to cerebral palsy? We will dive into…

Once your child has been diagnosed with birth injuries caused by a medical professional, it is important to preserve his or her legal rights to ensure the best possible outcome for the future. While you may have seen advertisements, or even been approached by an attorney who claims to be…

A Cerebral Palsy diagnosis can be alarming for parents, especially as they begin to examine what the future may hold for them and their child. The truth is that raising a child with CP brings with it a variety of hurdles, both financial and emotional, for families. While this blog…

Cerebral Palsy can be caused by a wide spectrum of factors, including genetics and events surrounding the pregnancy, labor and delivery, or during newborn care. When Cerebral Palsy is caused by a medical professional’s error, and was thus preventable, parents are left the difficult task of selecting a birth injury…

We often discuss a variety of topics related to Cerebral Palsy and the impact it has on a child both after birth and for decades to follow. While life expectancy can vary depending on the severity, the reality is that Cerebral Palsy is not temporary, nor is it something that…