What are some of the symptoms or deficits of cerebral palsy?
Cerebral palsy affects people very differently depending upon on where and how much damage was done to the brain. Some of the problems associated with cerebral palsy are: poor muscle control; lack of coordination; muscle weakness; awkwardness or clumsiness; impairments in speech, hearing, and vision; seizures; muscle spasms; balance problems, swallowing problems; and inability to control elimination functions. How can there be medical malpractice related to a cerebral palsy victim? Cerebral palsy can occur because of improper or negligent medical care, but it can also occur for reasons unrelated to medical care. Oxygen deprivation or damage to the brain s cerebral cortex can cause brain damage and cerebral palsy. Some examples of how cerebral palsy might have resulted from improper medical care include: • Failure to recognize and treat high risk pregnancy or labor/delivery. • Failure to have an obstetrician and/or pediatrician or neonatologist involved in a high risk pregnancy or labor
