Cerebral Palsy is a broad term that covers a group of chronic medical conditions impairing muscular function. Signs usually appear in the first few years of life. Among the most common are: lack of alertness, problems feeding or swallowing, low muscle tone, seizures or twitching, and motor developmental delays, such as rolling over, sitting, crawling [...]
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Cerebral Palsy: Conditions and Common Causes
November 26th, 2008 · No Comments
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Cerebral Palsy Liability
September 28th, 2008 · No Comments
A cerebral palsy diagnosis does not mean someone is at fault. In some cases CP may be prevented, but not in others. A doctor is only liable when his/her negligence causes CP. Negligence occurs when a doctor’s action or failure to act grossly deviates from the proper standard of care required by law.
For example, this [...]
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