Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term that refers to the inability to control muscle movements due to a complication in the brain. Although some believe cerebral palsy may have some autosomal patterns, the primary cause of CP is brain damage that occurs before and during birth. Unfortunately, several cases of brain damage-induced CP have been associated with the medical staff’s negligence to provide proper care before and during delivery.

There is still no cure for cerebral palsy, although several studies are in process. Additionally, different physical therapy techniques might be used to help children with cerebral palsy deal with symptoms of the condition. Devices such as casts, splints, and braces may all provide support and safety for individuals with CP.

If your child is suffering from this life-long medical condition because of a medical staff’s failure to properly provide care, a lawyer at the Driscoll Firm may help you consider the option of filing a medical malpractice case against the party responsible. Call us at (800) 900-7704 to discuss your situation.

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a blanket term referring to an impaired ability to control body movements. CP is primarily a result of brain damage caused by several possible factors, including abnormal brain development and brain trauma. Sadly, many cases of cerebral palsy have been associated with medical staff’s negligence in providing adequate care before and during childbirth.

Clinical signs of cerebral palsy usually manifest when the child turns three and may vary from mild to severe. Children with CP primarily experience developmental delay and may have trouble reaching certain growth milestones such as sitting and walking. Children with CP often find it difficult to achieve balance and proper posture and may also experience trouble speaking. Drooling, too much sucking, and inability to perform motor functions, such as crawling or holding a crayon, may also indicate the onset of CP.

If you believe your child has been subjected to this life-long medical condition because of negligent medical staff, a lawyer at The Driscoll Firm might be able to help you hold the responsible party accountable for the financial harm your family has incurred. You may reach us anytime by dialing (800) 305-9800.

Cerebral palsy is a life-long medical condition that requires long-term medical services. Unfortunately, this chronic motor disability is oftentimes a result of a medical staff’s negligent acts during childbirth or their failure to address the mother’s health conditions during pregnancy.

Families dealing with cerebral palsy typically have to face a significantly high cost of lifetime cerebral palsy treatments. In 2005, for instance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the medical expenditures for children with cerebral palsy were ten times higher than kids without this condition. Furthermore, the CDC estimated that the cost of lifetime care might even be as high as almost a million dollars for each individual.

When another party has caused your child to develop cerebral palsy, our lawyers at The Driscoll Firm believe you should not have to compromise the care he or she receives. Rather, the party who is responsible for causing this disability should be held financially responsible for any ensuing costs. Call us at (800) 900-7704 to discuss your situation and find out whether you are entitled to file a lawsuit.

The State of Ohio is paying millions to settle a lawsuit filed by a woman who claimed she did not get proper medical care while pregnant inside a correction facility, causing her to deliver a baby with cerebral palsy.

According to an online report published Tuesday, March 11, Marcquietta Nored accused the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction of not giving her proper prenatal care while imprisoned at the Ohio Reformatory for Women. She said in her lawsuit that the staff fell short in informing her that she was pregnant and that they never treated her hypertension.

The Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has not stated it was guilty, but agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle the case.

Our attorneys from The Driscoll Firm understand how a devastating it is for families to deal with the repercussions of a child having cerebral palsy as a result of another party’s negligence or lack of care. Call us at  (800) 900-7704 if you believe medical malpractice might have caused your baby to have cerebral palsy and you would like to explore your legal options.

The legal team for Noah Whitney’s estate, a boy who was born at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii in 2010 and now resides in Virginia, announced that they have reached a settlement with the military hospital who delivered the boy amounting to $9 million. According to the lawsuit, Whitney developed cerebral palsy due to the negligence of the hospital staff.

One of the family’s attorneys said the amount, which was put on record in a Honolulu court on Monday, January 27, is still pending approval from the United States Department of Justice. The attorney also stated that the family will be given $5 million in cash, while the remaining $4 million will be paid to the family for the remainder of Noah’s life.

The lawsuit alleged that the hospital staff failed to properly treat Whitney’s mother when delivering her by not properly addressing the signs of a uterine rupture and not completing a Cesarean.

Our attorneys at The Driscoll Firm help parents throughout the U.S. fight for the compensation they need when their child develops cerebral palsy as a result of a medical professional’s negligence. To explore your legal options in such a situation, talk with one of our attorneys by calling (800) 900-7704 today.

Disability group advocates have expressed discontent with the liberal use of the terms “cerebral palsy” and “retard” in Martin Scorsese’s film The Wolf of Wall Street.

In a joint statement, disability group The Arc chief executive, Peter Berns and United Cerebral Palsy president and CEO, Stephen Bennett noted the film’s ability to “[offend] audiences on many levels,”, especially on “its use of the R-word and its unacceptable mockery of people with cerebral palsy.”

Berns and Bennett are specifically referring to a scene where actor Leonardo di Caprio describes a drug-induced experience as feeling like a “cerebral palsy phase”. Di Caprio countered their statement by saying that the whole point of the movie was to serve as a “cautionary tale”, mentioning “we’re not condoning this behavior, we’re indicting it”.

If you or someone you know has been exposed to events that led to the development of cerebral palsy, The Driscoll Firm could help you gain financial compensation from the responsible parties. Call us at (800) 900-7704 to learn more about how we can help you.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at the Houston Medical School led by Charles Cox, M.D. of the Children’s Fund, Inc. has started its research on the effectiveness on two forms of stem cell treatment for children with cerebral palsy. The study seeks to compare the difference of using banked cord blood from bone marrow stem cells when doing treatment.

Scientists will study 30 children afflicted with cerebral palsy between the ages of 2 and 10 admitted to the Children’s Memorial Hermann and Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. Parents of these children will not be informed whether their child was given a placebo or the stem cell “treatment” until they come in for their 12 month follow-up exam.

Prevalent treatments for children with cerebral palsy include medications; physical, occupational, and speech therapy; and braces.

Cox is also studying the possibility of using blood stem cell treatment for traumatic brain injuries in another set of clinical trials.

Cerebral palsy is a disorder closely linked to the brain or nervous children and affects the development of motor control in children, altering their life and functionality. Should your child develop this condition due to the negligent actions of a medical practitioner, our attorneys at The Driscoll Firm can help you explore your legal options. Find out more by calling (800) 900-7704 today.

Researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine recently interviewed 100 cerebral palsy patients, asking questions to gather information measuring pain intensity, pain interference, and psychological functioning. After observing the collected data, researchers found that pain problems in cerebral palsy patients may be overlooked and under-treated.

Results showed that 67% of the patients felt intense pain in the lower back, hips, and legs. Additionally, the research found that many cerebral palsy patients were not satisfied with their pain therapy treatments.

Unfortunately, in addition to being a prenatal condition, cerebral palsy can be caused by negligent medical care at the time of childbirth. If you are affected by cerebral palsy, you might be eligible for financial compensation.  The St. Louis-based attorneys at The Driscoll Firm have the experience to effectively represent our clients’ interests. Contact us today at (800) 900-7704 to find out what we can do for you.

Currently, 17 million people around the world are diagnosed with cerebral palsy and around 350 million people are related to a child or adult with the condition. Physicians and therapists’ methods of treating cerebral palsy, a movement organization disorder, include stretching short muscles, stimulating them during times when they are not working properly, and making use of mechanical interventions.

While there is a wide range of ways in which a person can be treated for and work on their cerebral palsy, some of the most common include:

• Surgery
• Medications, such as those used to control muscle movement and reduce spasticity
• The use of braces and other aids
• Speech therapy
• Physical therapy
• Counseling

At The Driscoll Firm, our lawyers fight for families who have been affected by cerebral palsy due to the negligence of others. Call us at (800) 900-7704 to discuss how your child developed cerebral palsy and find out if you are eligible to pursue legal action against the responsible party.

Approximately one in 323 American eight-year-olds were diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and 7% were also diagnosed with autism, according to the Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, which aims to track down the number of cerebral palsy child patients in the U.S.

Only 1% of all American children live with Autism.

The authors of the study have not discovered the correlation of cerebral palsy to autism in children. They added that there may be risk factors that apply to both diseases.

Some cases of cerebral palsy are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, it may be wise to discover if a mistake was made at the hospital. If you would like to discuss your case, please call our experienced cerebral palsy lawyers at Driscoll Firm in St. Louis by calling (800) 900-7704.