How Can a Cerebral Palsy Attorney Help?

Birth Injury Law

Snyder & Snyder, Experienced Cerebral Palsy Lawyers

Cerebral palsy pertains to a group of disorders that hinder the control of body movement. CP manifests within the first few years of the child’s life, and it should be noted that the symptoms do not progress over time. Damage to the areas of the brain that govern movement and posture are the cause of cerebral palsy. The ensuing damage causes permanent irregularities in the brain’s functioning, making it difficult for those with cerebral palsy to capably perform tasks that others would otherwise take for granted.

Cerebral palsy symptoms vary between each individual. Examples of cerebral palsy symptoms include a lack of motor tasks (particularly those that require agility), lack of balance, spastic movements and speech impediments. Some CP patients may experience seizures and mental handicaps.

Although cerebral palsy has been studied extensively for over one hundred years, research on the causes and treatment of cerebral palsy continues. Unfortunately, there is no standard therapy that effectively treats all patients. Treatment only addresses symptoms and cannot cure the root of the disorder. An estimated 500,000 Americans suffer from cerebral palsy, and the rate of CP births has not slowed down (despite medicinal advances).

If someone you know or love has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, birth injury lawyers may be able to get you results. Cerebral palsy and other mental disorders are often a direct result of medical malpractice. Fortunately, settlements can provide needed funds that can go toward a child’s therapy and treatment. Contact our cerebral palsy lawyers today and receive a no cost consultation with an experienced Baltimore birth injury attorney.

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• Forceps and Vacuum Delivery
• Cerebral Palsy Symptoms & Diagnosis
• Developmental Delay Diagnosis
• Cerebral Palsy Screening
• Cerebral Palsy Types
• Treatment for Cerebral Palsy and other Birth Injuries
• List of Cerebral Palsy Support Groups in the U.S.
• What should I do if I think I have a case
• Cerebral Palsy: An introduction to your legal rights
• A Sample Medical Malpractice Trial