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Maryland Cerebral Palsy Lawyer
The attorneys at Belsky, Weinberg and Horowitz handle Cerebral Palsy cases throughout Maryland, with offices in Baltimore, Glen Burnie, Columbia, Greenbelt, Rockville and Hagerstown.
If your child has cerebral palsy you may have options to help your child's future. We handle Cerebral Palsy cases on a daily basis and understand what you are going through. We have helped parents recover millions of dollars in settlement payout's to increase the quality of life for you and your child.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cerebral Palsy
- What is Cerebral Palsy?
- Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy
- Treatments for Cerebral Palsy
- What causes Cerebral Palsy?
- Cerebral Palsy and Medical Malpractice
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral Palsy actually means movement disorder. Cerebral Palsy a term used to describe a group of chronic disorders caused by faulty development or from damage to motor areas of the brain. Basically Cerebral Palsy is a medical condition where the neurological functioning is impaired, which then impairs muscle movements. Diagnosis typically made by the time the child is three years old.
Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy include:
- Stiff or Difficult Movement
- Disturbed Sense of Balance
Lack of muscle movement types
Ataxia
Ataxia is a lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movements.Spasicity
Spasicity is when the muscles are tight and reflexes are exaggerated.
Walking can sometimes be difficult with patients that have Cerebral Palsy, they may drag their feet, walk with a limp, walk on their toes or on the back part of their foot. Cerebral Palsy may be congenital or received after birth.
Treatments
Treatment for Cerebral Palsy can include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy. Physical Therapy can be used to help the patient walk properly which can reduce the stress on the muscles and joints thereby increasing the quality of life for the patient. In some cases a wheel chair or walker can be used to help the patient if they have trouble walking. With the many treatment options available there is a lot that can be done to raise the quality of life with those living with Cerebral Palsy. There is no cure for Cerebral Palsy and some of the treatments may be part of a life long process.
What causes Cerebral Palsy?
There can be many causes as to why a child gets Cerebral Palsy, such causes include:
Shaken Baby Syndrome
If someone shakes a baby they may cause brain damage that can cause cerebral palsy.Birth Complications
If during pregnancy the baby and mother are not monitored properly a complication could arise that results in brain trauma and cause Cerebral Palsy. This could be due to Medical Malpractice, specifically doctor or nurse negligence. How would you know if this is the case? You wouldn't. That's why you need a trained lawyer that handles Cerebral Palsy cases to help with your unique case. If it turns out that a form of Medical Malpractice did occur you may be entitled to lifetime compensation to help care for your child and help increase quality of life.
Medical Malpractice and Cerebral Palsy
Unfortunately many cases of Cerebral Palsy actually end up due to the negligence of another. We handle such cases on a daily basis. Our lawyers understand your pain and have the knowledge to effectively help you and your family receive fair compensation. We have recovered millions of dollars in payout's for our clients that were victims of Medical Malpractice or Medical Negligence.
If your child has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy there is a lot of important information you need to know. We recommend a free consultation with one of our Cerebral Palsy lawyers to help you understand your rights. If your child was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy due to birth complications caused by a doctor or nurses negligence, you may be entitled to life time compensation to help you and your child.
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