Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a group of disorders caused by damage to the developing brain.\u00a0 This can occur at birth, due to a disruption of blood supply and oxygen to the brain.\u00a0 CP is permanent, and is generally diagnosed within the child\u2019s first few years of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CP affect\u2019s one\u2019s movement, muscle tone, and posture, though its presentation varies from person to person.\u00a0 Some people with CP are able to walk, while others need the assistance of a wheelchair or mobility aids.\u00a0 Some people with CP have intellectual disabilities, while others do not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Raising a child with CP can be costly for a family.\u00a0 Individuals with CP may require ongoing care such as medical treatments, mobility aids, educational support, and constant supervision.\u00a0 If your child\u2019s CP has been caused by a preventable birth injury, you may be entitled to compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medical malpractice<\/a> cases, particularly with respect to birth trauma, are complex and require legal and medical expertise. The medical malpractice<\/a> lawyers at Wagners are experienced in birth trauma litigation, and have secured compensation for many clients with CP, and their families.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a group of disorders caused by damage to the developing brain.\u00a0 This can occur at birth, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n