Catastrophic traumatic birth injuries are severe injuries that occur to a newborn during the labor and delivery process. These injuries can have life-long impacts and often result in disabilities or impairment. Some examples of catastrophic traumatic birth injuries include cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries, spinal cord injuries, and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Raynes & […]
Cerebral palsy is a disorder caused by damage to or lack of development of motor areas in the brain that impacts body movement and muscle coordination. While there is no cure, treatment, and supportive care can help those with cerebral palsy live fulfilled lives. However, families must understand and avoid certain risks to ensure […]
Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy is one of the most severe forms of cerebral palsy, with symptoms that affect all four limbs to varying degrees. This blog post serves as a guide for Philadelphia families seeking justice and support after a loved one develops spastic quadriplegia due to preventable errors during labor and delivery. […]
Spastic cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common type of CP and affects around 80% of people who are diagnosed with cerebral palsy. This type of cerebral palsy is characterized by overly stiff, tight muscles that cause problems with movement or result in jerky, stiff movements. Children with spastic CP can’t relax muscles, leaving them […]
Most expectant parents look forward to the birth of their babies with anticipation and can’t wait to meet them. While labor and delivery progress normally for many people, some babies can undergo trauma during delivery that results in severe, potentially lifelong injuries and disabilities. If this happened to you and your baby, you might find […]