Cerebral Palsy Questions

Jacksonville, Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes Cerebral Palsy?

What does “non-progressive” mean?

What does “non-progressive” mean?

What should I do if CP was the result of medical error?

My son has CP. Is there a cure?

The birth of one’s child is supposed to be the most joyous in a young parent’s life, but that joy can soon turn to horror if there are delivery complications that result in a birth injury such as cerebral palsy. The term “cerebral palsy” is an umbrella term that covers a group of non-progressive and non-contagious conditions causing physical disability in human development. A disorder that is “non-progressive” is one in which the damage to the brain does not worsen over time, but secondary orthopedic difficulties are very common. For instance, in adults with cerebral palsy, osteoporosis or arthritis can occur much sooner than in adults without cerebral palsy.

Cerebral palsy is one of the most common injuries that results from medical malpractice or complications during childbirth. The following are some of the commonly asked questions by the clients of Jacksonville birth injury attorneys Hardest, Tyde Green & Ashton, P.A.

Q.) What causes Cerebral Palsy?
A.) The most common cause of cerebral palsy is damage to the brain sustained during childbirth. This can happen due to medical malpractice or medical negligence; however, there are cases of CP in which no specific cause is specified. Sometimes, infection in the mother during her pregnancy can result in a baby having cerebral palsy, and many cases begin in the pre-natal period right before birth.

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Q.) What does “non-progressive” mean?
A.) When we say that cerebral palsy is a non-progressive condition, we mean that the condition does not worsen in time.

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Q.) What does “non-progressive” mean?
A.) When we say that cerebral palsy is a non-progressive condition, we mean that the condition does not worsen in time.

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Q.) What should I do if CP was the result of medical error?
A.) Cerebral palsy is very often the result of medical negligence but this can be difficult to prove. A highly skilled birth injury attorney can help you fight for the compensation and justice you deserve if your child’s CP is the result of medical error. Hospitals often hire specialists to dispute your claims. We know their tactics, and we can fight them and win.

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Q.) My son has CP. Is there a cure?
A.) Currently, there is no cure for cerebral palsy, but treatments are available to make the symptoms a bit more manageable.

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If your child was born with cerebral palsy due to medical error, please contact the Jacksonville, Florida birth injury attorneys at Hardesty, Tyde, Green & Ashton, P.A. today to schedule your confidential, no-cost consultation.