Is there any sort of medical malpractice lawsuit that’s not extremely emotionally taxing? Probably not – but birth injury lawsuits are arguably among the most traumatic type of personal injury claim. If you’re a parent seeking to recover in a birth injury action, knowing what you’re in for, and finding the right New York …
Is Erb’s Palsy Permanent?
Erb’s palsy is a relatively common condition in newborns. Statistics vary, but most show that Erb’s palsy occurs in at least 1 in 1,000 live births in the United States. The seriousness of the condition varies: some cases resolve fairly quickly, while others cause lifelong impairment. Although the severity of the injury and duration of …
What Causes Cerebral Palsy?
Some cases of cerebral palsy (CP) are genetic, which may be the reason that many parents of children born with cerebral palsy don’t think to look further for a cause. Cerebral palsy is often assumed to be a birth defect, when in truth it is frequently the result of a birth injury. This confusion may …
Caring for a Child with Erb’s Palsy
When your child has suffered a birth injury or you discover that your baby has a serious medical problem, your first concern will be providing the care the child needs and to enhance his or her quality of life. You’ll be wrapped up in finding out what type of medical care will be required, and …
Recognizing and Addressing NYC Birth Injuries
Birth injuries are more common than you may realize. Birth trauma injuries occur in about seven of 1,000 births in the United States. As a rate, that doesn’t sound high, but in real numbers it means that more than 500 infants each week suffer an injury at birth. In most cases, these injuries were avoidable, …
Could the delivering doctor have caused your child’s cerebral palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a movement disorder that frequently appears during early childhood. Symptoms vary from patient to patient and may include an inability to think or reason properly. The disorder has a number of causes, including damage to the child during birth, exposure of the pregnant mother to certain substances, infections in the pregnant mother, …
Does your infant have erbs palsy or cerebral palsy?
Let Us Get You the Compensation You Need 10% of children are born with cerebral palsy. If your child is one of them, it could be due to medical malpractice. No doubt, if this is the case, your child is going through a tough time having to visit doctors, attend therapy, have tests done, meet …
Cerebral Palsy Treatment
Treating cerebral palsy can be taxing, physically, financially and emotionally. A person with cerebral palsy will require medical treatment throughout his or her life. You should not have to shoulder this burden alone. If medical negligence was responsible for your child’s cerebral palsy, you are entitled to damages to cover your child’s cerebral palsy treatment. …
Cerebral Palsy Symptoms
Diagnosing cerebral palsy can take time as symptoms may not be noticeable until a child reaches one to three years of age. In addition, because cerebral palsy affects children differently, the indicators of cerebral palsy may vary. If you suspect your child may have cerebral palsy, it is important to see a doctor right away. …