Finding the right lawyer to handle a spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy case can be a daunting task for families in Philadelphia. Cerebral palsy is a disorder that affects muscle tone, movement, and motor skills, and spastic quadriplegia is the most severe form – impacting all four limbs and the trunk. Families pursuing legal action […]
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. […]
Regina Foley was appointed President-Elect by the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. (PLAN). Regina was appointed to the Board in 2019 and recently served as its Treasurer. PLAN is the state’s coordinated system of organizations providing civil legal aid for those who have nowhere else to turn. PLAN’s nine independent, […]
People with serious medical conditions can suffer worsening symptoms and a poorer prognosis when doctors fail to properly diagnose them or wrongly diagnose them with a different health issue. In the case of cancer, diagnostic failures are especially dangerous. Many types of cancer are treatable when they are diagnosed in earlier phases, but if the […]