What is the cause of CP?

What Can Be Done To Control Seizures In Children With Cerebral Palsy?

Seizures in children with cerebral palsy (CP) are fairly common. It is estimated that about 50% of children with CP have some type of seizures… and 25-35% have epilepsy. Although seizures are only one of the issues associated with CP,

Why Do Children With Cerebral Palsy Commonly Have Seizures?

Although seizures are often attributed to epilepsy, children with cerebral palsy (CP) also can have seizures apart from epilepsy. Although CP and epilepsy… can co-exist, in fact 25% to 35% of all children with CP also have epilepsy, seizures can

Is there a limit on the money my child can receive for his cerebral palsy case?

The amount a child with cerebral palsy can potentially receive from a birth injury lawsuit is dependent upon the applicable laws of the jurisdiction and the type of disability that the child has.

Calculating future care needs…

A significant component

I don’t have much money, will that prohibit me from pursuing a legal claim for my child with CP?

Most lawyers who represent families in lawsuits involving medical negligence and birth injuries work on a contingency fee. Under the terms of most contingency fee arrangements, the lawyers receive a fixed percentage of the recovery via settlement or trial.

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How long does my child have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit for their cerebral palsy?

All medical malpractice cases are governed by time constraints for initiating a lawsuit. The amount of set forth for filing a cerebral palsy lawsuit is governed by the ‘statute of limitations’ in the particular jurisdiction. Failure to comply with the…

Can a placental abruption result in injury or death of the mother?

A placental abruption… is a condition that develops when the placenta peels away from the uterus during the term of the pregnancy.  Depending on the location of the abruption and the degree to which the placenta has pulled away from

Can the use of SSRI’s (anti-depressants) cause a child’s birth defect?

Yes. The extremely popular family of anti-depressant drugs known as serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI’s) have been causally connected with the development of birth defects in children… who’s mother’s have taken the drugs during pregnancy.  Woman who take SSRI’s such as:

Can a placental abruption or separated placenta result in harm to the baby?

Yes. A placental abruption (or simply referred to as an “abruption”)… is a complication that develops when the placenta pulls away from the wall of the uterus before the delivery of the baby.   When the placenta separates itself from

What is the first step towards pursuing a cerebral palsy lawsuit?

Before a cerebral palsy lawsuit… can be initiated, the circumstances of the particular case must be carefully evaluated by lawyers and doctors to determine if the negligence of the physician or other medical professional was to blame for your child’s

What are the signs of brain injury in newborns?

As with cerebral palsy, it can be difficult to determine if your newborn suffered a brain injury.  This is because oftentimes symptoms will not be apparent until the child is around four to five years of age….
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