Cerebral Palsy Blog - The Fitzgerald Law Firm

Living with Cerebral Palsy – What You Need to Know as Parents of the Affected

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 18th, 2017 in Cerebral Palsy Blog

Parenting a kid with cerebral palsy can be quite challenging. From understanding the disease to helping them with their daily chores, there are many things you will be responsible for. However, despite limitations, you...

Cerebral Palsy and Its Many Classifications – Infographic

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on June 14th, 2017 in Blog, Cerebral Palsy Blog

Read about cerebral palsy and its classifications based on severity level, motor function and more

Cerebral Palsy and Its Types

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on June 10th, 2017 in Blog, Cerebral Palsy Blog

According to Health Line, Cerebral Palsy refers to a group of disorders that causes disruptions in muscle movement and coordination. In some cases, abilities such as vision and hearing can also be negatively affected....

Girl With Cerebral Palsy Wins Huge Victory for Children With Disabilities

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on March 6th, 2017 in Cerebral Palsy Blog

A 13-year-old Michigan girl with cerebral palsy has just won a huge victory for children with disabilities throughout the country. The U.S. Supreme Court sided with the young girl, who was prevented from having...

Find Out How Mistakes by Doctor Led to $14.5 Million Award

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 10th, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog, Cerebral Palsy Blog

A family has been awarded almost $14.5 million by a jury because of mistakes made during delivery that left their son with cerebral palsy. We’ll talk about it in this issue

How To Select & Manage A Personal Care Attendant For Your Special Needs Child

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 27th, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog, Cerebral Palsy Blog

Among the reasons for large settlements and jury awards for families of children with cerebral palsy, autism and other special needs are the significant financial and time-consuming obligations of helping their child reach their...

Find Out How Wrong Dosage Led to Cerebral Palsy and $17.8 Million Award

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 23rd, 2017 in Cerebral Palsy Blog

A medication error has led to an infant girl developing cerebral palsy and her family being awarded $17.8 million from a jury. We’ll talk about the case in this issue

Not Monitoring Blood Flow to Baby Leads to Cerebral Palsy and $30.5 Million Award

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 4th, 2017 in Cerebral Palsy Blog

A failure to monitor the blood flow through an unborn child’s umbilical cord resulted in the development of cerebral palsy and a $30.5 million award from an Alabama jury. The Case at a Glance...

How Did a 10-Minute Delay in Treatment Lead to $9 Million Settlement?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 5th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog, Cerebral Palsy Blog

A 10-minute delay by an inexperienced doctor before rushing an expectant mother into an emergency cesarean section birth has led to her child developing cerebral palsy. As a result, the hospital has paid a...

Cerebral Palsy – The Non-Genetic Causes

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on November 29th, 2016 in Cerebral Palsy Blog

Cerebral Palsy, commonly referred to as CP, is a medical condition that’s diagnosed by a neurologist or a medical practitioner through tests such as MRI. These tests reveal brain malformations and injuries that take...