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When Cerebral Palsy is caused By Medical Errors

CEREBRAL PALSY Cerebral Palsy is the term given to a collection of neurological conditions that affect a person's nervous system leaving their movement and coordination impaired. The Most Common Types of Cerebral Palsy ΑΤΑΧΙC Ataxic cerebral palsy is the least common of all palsy's affecting only roughly 5-10%. Related conditions: Affects whole body Children with Ataxic cerebral palsy will often have impaired coordination making it difficult for them to control their balance and depth perception and will often appear clumsy. Involuntatry shaking Affected speech SPASTIC Children with spastic cerebral palsy will experience muscle stiffness in parts of their body such as arms, hands and legs Related conditions: Curvature of the spine and in some severe cases children can also Impaired mobility & movement Difficulties with speech suffer with a curvature of the spine. Incontinence Present in 75-88% of those Most children require specialist affected by Cerebral Palsy equipment to help them walk. ATHETOID This type of cerebral palsy is often characterised by children having a lack of Related conditions: control over movements of their muscles Curvature of the spine in their limbs. Impaired mobility & movement Difficulties with speech Sometimes it can even affect the face and Incontinence throat which can result in drooling or grimacing. Although Cerebral Palsy is thought to be rare, it affects around. 1 400 childbirth in Approximately 1,800 newborns are diagnosed with the condition each year. Causes of Cerebral Palsy Infection during pregnancy Premature birth Bleeding in the brain Placental Traumatic abruption labour Common Medical Errors That Cause Cerebral Palsy Wrongly Administering Drugs During Labour Failing to Take Action During Changes in Foetal Statistics Not Carrying Out the Appropriate Tests During Pregnancy Failing to Perform a C-section When the Baby was in Distress Improper Use of Birthing Tools that Causes Starvation Of Oxygen There is currently no cure for Cerebral Palsy. Children diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy may need lifetime support, care or medical attention. Medical Negligence & Cerebral Palsy If you feel that you were affected by medical negligence that led to your child developing Cerebral Palsy then you may be entitled to make a claim for medical negligence. Compensation which can help pay for the extra support and care as the result of the disability. ASONS Not your traditional law fimM. SOLICITORS Asons Solicitors is a Bolton-based law practice that specialises in medical negligence and industrial disease claims. Asons Solicitors has developed to become a young and dynamic law firm that delivers practical solutions to clients in times of difficulty. www.asons.co.uk Sources http://www.scope.org.uk/help-and-information/cerebral-palsy/introduction-cerebral-palsy https://www.evidence.nhs.uk/topic/cerebral-palsy?om=%5B%7B%22itn%22%3A%5B%22%20stat istics%20%22%5D%7D%5D

When Cerebral Palsy is caused By Medical Errors

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Asons Solicitors have created an infographic to explore the some of the causes of cerebral palsy where medical negligence is involved.

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