Mild Vs. Severe Cerebral Palsy

Since brain development begins in the early stages of pregnancy and continues to about three years of age, if the brain is damaged during this time frame, cerebral palsy can occur in the child. Cerebral palsy symptoms can vary from mild or severe depending on the extent of the brain trauma.

Mild Cerebral Palsy
With respect to mild cerebral palsy, there may be only a small impairment in an individual. For instance, there may be a slight loss of hand control or other awkwardness in her movements. In fact, these symptoms may go unnoticed by both parents and medical professionals for a time and medical malpractice may go undetected. 

Severe Cerebral Palsy
At the other extreme is the case of severe cerebral palsy. In this situation, a person may need intensive care throughout his life - and might not even be able to walk. People with severe cerebral palsy unfortunately have almost no control over their muscles - and thus can also suffer from speech impairment. Additionally, some individuals with this condition also have impaired hearing, impaired vision, seizures, mental impairment, abnormal physical sensations and other medical issues.

However, if you or a loved one has cerebral palsy due to birth malpractice on the part of someone else, you should learn about your rights regarding this serious matter. Get in touch with our  birth injury lawyers today to discuss how we can potentially help you and your situation.

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