Category Archives: Birth Trauma
Cerebral Palsy Lawyers Applaud Family of Boy with Cerebral Palsy Who Raised $40,000 for Disability Research
Finn Kelly was born 11 weeks early. His premature birth caused him to suffer from a baby brain injury, which later caused his diagnosis of cerebral palsy that left him unable to walk or talk. Now 8 years old, Kelly just finished the Sleepy Hollow Half Marathon on March 23 thanks to the support of his family and friends who literally pushed him to the finish line during the last mile of the race. His team, “Friends of Finn,” ran the half marathon and to date raised more than $40,000 for the Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation (CPIRF), an organization committed to researching and finding a cure for cerebral palsy. According to the Rye Daily Voice, Kelly’s family created a fundraising website for the race in addition to donations given by their friends, family and church members to help raise research money. Kelly’s older brother, Dillion, was amazed by the…
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Birth Trauma Lawyers Discuss New Developments in Treatments For Cerebral Palsy
Two treatments for cerebral palsy have recently been making big impacts in the news, with both claiming to significantly impact the lives of those with the disability. One study is concerned with the use of the drug Botox, which is commonly used for cosmetic purposes to diminish wrinkles. While botulinum toxin is the most deadly poison known to science, the University of Lincoln study is focusing on the potentially deadly toxin’s ability to treat a variety of neurological symptoms. The University’s findings were discussed at a lecture held on March 19. Researchers are now able to rebuild Botox in a way that eliminates its toxicity, but keeps the drug’s ability to block the signals that tell muscles to contract. This decrease of muscle spasticity could prove to be a big improvement in the quality of life for many people with cerebral palsy. The second treatment comes from the Monash Institute…
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UK Child with Erb’s Palsy Receives Six Figure Settlement From Negligent Hospital
A High Court judge in London approved an undisclosed, six figure payout to 9-year-old Demi Newell from the UK’s National Health System. Nuneaton News reported that the girl’s family accused George Eliot Hospital of negligent care during her birth, which subsequently caused her diagnosis of Erb’s palsy. During Demi’s delivery in 2003, she was so large that her shoulders became stuck—a condition known as shoulder dystocia. Because she was stuck, the medical professionals at Eliot negligently pulled her by her head in their attempts to deliver her. The malpractice resulted in a serious injury to Demi’s brachial plexus, an important network of nerves near the neck that signals the shoulders, arms and hands to move. This type of injury often leads to later diagnoses of Erb’s palsy. The injury Demi sustained to her brachial plexus caused her to have restricted use of one of her arms, making everyday activities more…
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