Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis? Let Our Texas Cerebral Palsy Attorneys Protect Your Child

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Cerebral palsy refers to a group of neurological injuries that usually occur at birth or very soon thereafter. The injuries result from damage to the cerebrum, the part of the brain that controls motor skills, sensory functions and cognitive thought.

Most children who have cerebral palsy are born with it, though they might not show symptoms until they are 3 years old. These children fail to meet developmental benchmarks and may have trouble learning to walk or control their muscles.

Other common symptoms include a lack of muscle coordination when performing voluntary movements (ataxia); stiff or tight muscles and exaggerated reflexes (spasticity); walking with one foot or leg dragging; walking on the toes, a crouched gait, or a “scissored” gait; and muscle tone that is either too stiff or too floppy.

The condition is also marked by intellectual limitations, hearing deficits, vision impairment, behavioral problems, seizures, speaking difficulties and learning disabilities.

If the fetus does not receive enough oxygen or there are umbilical cord problems, uterine rupture, eclampsia during a baby's delivery or anything else that might cut off flow of oxygen to the fetus, cerebral palsy could result.

Each cerebral palsy lawyer at our Texas-based firm understands the sensitive nature of these cases. A birth injury lawyer can help through this difficult time.

If your child has developed cerebral palsy, medical malpractice, negligence or error might be the cause. Please contact a cerebral palsy attorney at our firm immediately so that we may advise you of your legal rights and get your family the financial compensation to which it is entitled. A cerebral palsy lawyer is ready to help victims of birth injury in Texas.

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