Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy

According to LawyersandSettlements.com, a Georgia jury awarded the family of an injured child $8.45 million recently after hospital workers failed to call an obstetrician and emergency resuscitation team following its delayed birth. The child now reportedly suffers from severe brain injuries including cerebral palsy. The website reported that Jakob Medley was born in Gainesville on November 16, 2008. His umbilical cord was allegedly wrapped around his neck three times, restricting his oxygen and reducing his fetal heart rate; however, hospital staff reportedly failed to notify its resuscitation team promptly about the issues. After his mother’s water broke, a fetal monitor allegedly showed Jakob was experiencing insufficient blood flow. Two midwives who were working his delivery allegedly attempted intrauterine resuscitation, but failed to contact the on-call obstetrician for advice or to perform a cesarean section. The jury reportedly found Northeast Georgia Medical Center negligent in adhering to standards of care while…
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In an uplifting local story, eight Central Texas preschoolers with disabilities that include cerebral palsy were given modified battery operated Fisher-Price cars earlier this month. Sadly, cerebral palsy can have a huge impact on a child’s motor skills and physical abilities, limiting how they move themselves. According to WacoTrib.com, the cars were presented to the children during the “Go Baby Go” event at the Education Service Center Region 12. The cars reportedly give the kids the ability to socialize more, as well as improve their mobility and motor skills. “The mobility really does make a difference. (The cars) are a way for them to get out there and experience their world,” said Region 12 Special Education specialist Gina Holman, according to WacoTrib.com. The cars were modified to meet each students’ needs, with some receiving PVC pipe, foam swimming noodles, kickboards and large red buttons for switches. Keep in mind, cerebral palsy can…
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Did you know that delays during delivery could result in a baby experiencing brain damage and/or cerebral palsy? Recently, a Florida jury awarded $8.4 million to the family of a boy who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy following birth complications. According to the Gainesville Times, a jury ruled that Northeast Georgia Medical Center was negligent in its handling of the boy who was injured in 2008. The paper reported that the boy, now 5, suffered from a delayed delivery, which required immediate resuscitation. However, a tube was not inserted into the boy’s mouth to revive him until eight minutes after he was born. The boy now uses a wheelchair and is unable to walk or talk. Additionally, he requires a feeding tube. Keep in mind, issues like hypoxia occur when a region of the body is deprived of oxygen. This can result in lifetime or pain and rehabilitation. Why Should…
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