Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy
Can You Obtain Money For Healthcare Costs From a Brain Injury Lawsuit?
Newborn brain injuries can be devastating for families. Children with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can suffer from long-term, irreversible complications that may require expensive therapy and rehabilitation. Often, newborn brain injuries are the result of medical malpractice. Hypoxia occurs when a region of the body is deprived of oxygen, which can cause brain damage. During the delivery process, this can occur when there are delays due to the inattention of a healthcare provider. Additionally, brain injuries can occur when a doctor uses forceps at the wrong stage of labor, resulting in bruising, permanent indentations, severe cranial damage, excessive blood loss or cephalohematoma. Another brain injury affecting newborns is kernicterus, which is caused by untreated jaundice, and can lead to vision and dental problems, mental retardation and hearing loss. Sadly, when these brain injuries occur, they can be devastating for families financially. Recently, a jury in Ohio awarded a boy who…
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How Does Cerebral Palsy Impact a Child’s Movement?
Sadly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability found in children. Although estimates vary, studies indicate that cerebral palsy diagnoses occur in 1.5 to more than four children per 1,000 live births. According to the CDC, cerebral palsy is more common among boys than among girls and among African American children than white children. Unfortunately, cerebral palsy can result in intellectual limitations, hearing deficits, vision impairment, behavioral problems, seizures, speaking difficulties and learning disabilities. The costs associated with treatment are high, as specialized therapy and education needs are often required. While the disorder is incredibly difficult on victims and their family members, there are always inspirational stories that are heartwarming reminders that some obstacles associated with cerebral palsy can be overcome. The Huffington Post recently had a story about Ben Jackson, a 20-year-old athlete from Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, who suffers from…
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Does Your Child Have Cerebral Palsy? Girl Goes on National Awareness Tour
The Amarillo Globe-News had an interesting story recently about a 12 year old that suffers from cerebral palsy, who is on an awareness tour spanning the country. The news outlet reported that Rebecca Foley is on a 22-state tour called Ask Me About CP: 2014 Trip Across America to Amarillo. The tour started on June 29, and includes meet-and-greets and a presentation about the Treasured Tyrtle Project, which allows “people to get to know Rebecca and share a day in her life.” Foley is taking the tour with her father and older sister. The Treasured Tyrtle Project is named after a collection of turtles Foley has had since she was younger. The tour serves as an effort to celebrate her life and raise scholarship funds for children and families affected by the disorder. Rev. Jack Foley, Rebecca’s father, told the newspaper that the scholarships will “provide opportunities to attend special…
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