How Does Brain Damage Cause Cerebral Palsy?
The human brain requires a constant supply of oxygen that is supplied by red blood cells. When the blood flow, and therefore the oxygen supply, is cut off from the brain for any length of time, brain cells begin to weaken and die. The severity of brain damage incurred depends on how long the tissue is forced to go without oxygen. In the vast majority of cases, cerebral palsy is caused by this type of brain damage. Our attorneys can help determine whether the injury was caused by neglect or malpractice on the part of the doctors or other medical staff. Cerebral palsy describes the physical manifestations of a brain injury sustained during birth. Depending on the severity of the injury, children may experience a loss of muscle control that ranges from twitching to an inability to walk or care for themselves. Although they result in similar physical characteristics, Erb’s palsy, Klumpke’s palsy, and brachial plexus palsy are not related to brain injury and will be discussed on separate pa
