Find Out How Wrong Dosage Led to Cerebral Palsy and $17.8 Million Award
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
GET A LAWYER! Early Signs of Cerebral Palsy, and What You Can Do
Because we’re all individuals, signs or symptoms of cerebral palsy (CP) will vary from person to person. In this article, we’ll share ways to identify signs of the condition so that you can get...
What Causes Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is referred to a movement disorder whereby the muscle tone or posture is damaged. This is primarily a result of the damage inflicted on a brain that’s still developing and is immature....
Sleep Disorders Faced by Cerebral Palsy Patients Untreated
Research from Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare tells us that many children who have cerebral palsy (CP) often experience yet another type of side effect from the condition: sleep disorders. Findings From the Study The...
Family of Girl With Cerebral Palsy Awarded Nearly $14 Million
A jury has awarded nearly $14 million to the family of a Georgia girl who suffered a profound brain injury during birth, causing cerebral palsy. The Case at a Glance The girl’s mother claims...
The Costs of Providing Care for Cerebral Palsy Patients
In recent blog entries, we’ve shared news of multi-million dollar verdicts being awarded to families whose children had developed cerebral palsy. You can read those stories here and here. In those verdicts, much of...