Recent Posts in 2019

• Was My Child's Cerebral Palsy Preventable?

  Dec 3, 2019
  First of all, what is cerebral palsy ? Cerebral palsy (CP) is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the irregular ...
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• What's Causing Maternal Mortality in U.S. Hospitals?

  Nov 22, 2019
  The Scope of the Problem The maternal mortality rate is defined by the CDC as the death of a woman while pregnant or within 1 year of the end of ...
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• What is Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy?

  Nov 8, 2019
  Unfortunately, mistakes during birth can occur and result in a child experiencing a traumatic brain injury that can lead to cerebral palsy. Sadly, ...
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• What Is Assistive Technology?

  Oct 28, 2019
  Children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities face wide-ranging challenges at each turn of life. Recent advancements in assistive technology ...
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• Why You MAY Need a Special Needs Trust for a Birth Injury Settlement

  Sep 3, 2019
  Do you have a loved one in your life who is disabled due to a birth injury ? Have you filed a lawsuit to recover compensation? If so, you may need to ...
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• Relating Medical Malpractice to CP

  Aug 29, 2019
  Medical malpractice, also known as medical negligence, is when the medical professionals in charge of taking care of an individual fail to practice ...
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• Forceps and Vacuum Injuries Explained

  Aug 9, 2019
  Sometimes during the birthing process, medical professionals use assistive devices. Forceps and vacuums are sometimes used in vaginal and cesarean ...
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• Frequently Asked Questions About C-Sections and Birth Injuries

  Jul 23, 2019
  A cesarean section is when delivery occurs through an incision into the uterus. This can occur with or without labor preceding the delivery. A ...
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